Barclay Simpson

About the Company

Barclay Simpson is a specialist international recruitment company that recruits Cyber Security, Technology and Governance professionals across internal audit, risk management, information / cyber security, technology and change, regulatory compliance, financial crime, resilience, data protection, data analytics, and legal & governance professionals across all sectors of the economy.

Established in 1989, we are based in London and Frankfurt and recruit for clients throughout the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Barclay Simpson

Job Title

FO Quant Analyst - Commodities/Rates

Job Description

An exciting opportunity for a Quant Analyst to join the Global Markets GFX team of a world-leading, emerging markets-led financial institution.

The role came about from growth and will join a team of 6 based in London.
Salary depends on the candidate with a range of £120k - £160k. (negotiable)

The focus will be Commodities with the scope to later work across other asset classes
Experience with commodities would be ideal but rates will also be considered.
The hiring manager is open to other asset classes as long as you're looking for more exposure and for somebody who's ready to learn.

See JD below and happy to provide further details if you're interest.

Role Accountabilities:

Design, develop, test, and document quantitative models in line with the banks standards.
Provide technical solutions to support users such as Trading desks, Product Control, and Traded Risks.
Analyze and resolve issues identified in existing models.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Proven experience as a Quantitative Analyst, with expertise in developing financial models.
A degree in Mathematical Finance, Science, or Mathematics from a top-tier university.
In-depth knowledge of industry-standard pricing models such as Black-Scholes, Bachelier, local and stochastic volatility models, and the HJM framework.
A good understanding of modern C++ with preference to include Visual Studio.
Solid understanding of stochastic calculus, partial differential equations, no-arbitrage valuation, and numerical analysis.

Familiarity with Rates/Commodities Products and Models. As mentioned above, you can apply if you have worked in other asset classes and would like to learn in this space.

Knowledge of instruments used in FICC (Fixed Income, Currencies, and Commodities) businesses.

Technical Skills:
Strong expertise in C++ (C++11 or beyond).
Proficiency in Python and Excel.
Experience with version control systems (Git) and distributed software development processes.

Soft Skills:
Ability to manage multiple deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Proven problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Unfortunately visa sponsorship will not be provided for this role. Please only apply if you have the RTW in the UK.

I look forward to your application - tg@barclaysimpson.com

London, United Kingdom

On site

28-01-2025

Company Name

Barclay Simpson

Job Title

CICS Specialist

Job Description

We are hiring a CICS (Customer Information Control System) Specialist to join a leading UK bank’s Core Banking team. This role focuses on upgrading, securing, and optimising CICS environments to support critical banking operations.

Key Responsibilities:
Upgrade and maintain Test and Live CICS environments
Enhance security, resilience, and performance
Work with Change & Project Management to deliver upgrades
Identify and mitigate technical risks
Ensure industry best practices and efficiencies

Key Skills & Experience:
Strong experience with CICS upgrades and security
Knowledge of IT infrastructure – hardware, networking, middleware
Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues under pressure
Experience in risk management and resilience

Bonus Skills (Desirable but not Essential):
Experience with Core Banking platforms
MQ (Message Queue) administration, including clustering and security
Experience in core modernisation and handling digital demands on CICS

Contract Details:
12-month contract
Remote (UK-based candidates only)
£497 per day (Inside IR35)

Interested? Apply now or reach out for more details!

United Kingdom

On site

19-02-2025

Company Name

Barclay Simpson

Job Title

Information Security Consultant - Policies & Standards

Job Description

Information Security Policies, Standards and Regulatory Compliance Consultant required for market leading financial services firm. The role is focused on development, implementation, and continuous improvement of security policies, regulatory compliance, and standards across the organization. This role requires a deep understanding of security governance, industry standards, regulatory frameworks, and risk management to ensure the organization's information security posture remains robust and compliant with all regulations.
Duties:
Lead the development, implementation, and maintenance of information security policies, standards, and guidelines to address evolving security risks and compliance requirements.
Ensure security policies are comprehensive, consistent, and aligned with organizational objectives, regulatory mandates (eg, NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPPA etc), and other industry best practices.
Establish clear processes for periodic review, update, and approval of security policies.
Advise on and ensure compliance with relevant security frameworks and regulatory requirements (eg, NIST, SOC 2, PCI DSS, ISO 27001) for the entire organization.
Provide subject matter expertise to help identify, assess, and mitigate information security risks.
Coordinate with audit and risk management teams to ensure security policies and standards are being followed and risks are properly mitigated.
Design and implement governance structures to monitor, enforce, and ensure adherence to security policies and standards across the organization.
Develop and maintain a security metrics framework to evaluate the effectiveness of information security policies, standards, and procedures.
Serve as a key stakeholder in organizational risk assessments, vulnerability management, and incident response planning.
Collaborate closely with internal teams, including IT, legal, compliance, and business leaders, to ensure the successful adoption and execution of information security policies and standards.
Lead and facilitate security policy training, awareness programs, and workshops across the organization to drive a strong security culture.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior management, providing expert recommendations on security governance, policy issues, and risk management strategies.
Stay current on emerging threats, security technologies, and regulatory changes to proactively adapt policies and standards to maintain best-in-class security practices.
Lead efforts to continuously improve the organization's information security posture through policy enhancements and process optimization.
Publish thought leadership content, and represent the organization at industry conferences, forums, and working groups.
As an ideal candidate, you will have an industry certification such as CISSP, CISM or CRISC. You will also have a proven track record of delivery in a similar role. Financial services experience is highly advantageous.

United Kingdom

On site

26-02-2025