TECHNICAL BUSINESS ANALYST / SYSTEMS ARCHITECT
Consult Hyperion is currently assisting a client in their need for a Technical Business Analyst/Systems Architect for an initial 3 month contract based in London, starting ASAP.
The Business Analyst / Systems Architect will need to have experience in payments and mobile as well as a good knowledge of some of the following:
· Smartcard / SIM based applications
· Card payments schemes
· Standards such as EMV, ISO 8583 and Global Platform
· Knowledge of mobile technologies such as NFC and smart phone applications
Experience in Banking and / or Mobile Telco sectors would be advantageous.
Go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/hot/jobs/technical-business-analyst----systems-architect-516.htm to apply for this exciting opportunity
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Thursday, 27 October 2011
TEST ANALYST
TEST MANAGER
An opportunity has arisen for a Test Manager to provide support to identify, quantify, plan and control all business testing related activity on change projects.
Main responsibilities will include:
· Provide support to business testing functions on projects
· Work with business-side clients early in the change project to produce a clear sets of testing requirements to inform work in the project testing phase
· Develop and explore innovative options to address testing requirements
· Oversee the delivery of pragmatic business and operational testing strategies which maximise benefits while achieving the desired business outcomes
· Assess and design new business change processes, systems, products and services to support testing on a change project
· Ensure all governance, risk management, controls and compliance requirements are considered during development of testing requirements and designs
· Develop and implement new business change processes, systems, products and services to support testing on a change project. Provide an aggregate high level view of the combined proposed solutions and ensure alignment with the change solution.
· Manage interdependencies across projects/programmes and leverage synergies across projects/programmes to maximise return on investment.
· Review the to-be business process design to understand organisation / role impacts and create role descriptions for business process testing roles
· Provide specialist, objective and analytical insight on all business testing related activity on a change project. Lead / contribute (as appropriate) to Project, Programme and Cluster level
The successful candidate will be able to provide leadership to the Testing function, understand at a high level the interface between complex business needs and the complex legal and regulatory environment in which the business operates as well as having an overall understanding of the Financial Services industry.
Go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com
An opportunity has arisen for a Test Manager to provide support to identify, quantify, plan and control all business testing related activity on change projects.
Main responsibilities will include:
· Provide support to business testing functions on projects
· Work with business-side clients early in the change project to produce a clear sets of testing requirements to inform work in the project testing phase
· Develop and explore innovative options to address testing requirements
· Oversee the delivery of pragmatic business and operational testing strategies which maximise benefits while achieving the desired business outcomes
· Assess and design new business change processes, systems, products and services to support testing on a change project
· Ensure all governance, risk management, controls and compliance requirements are considered during development of testing requirements and designs
· Develop and implement new business change processes, systems, products and services to support testing on a change project. Provide an aggregate high level view of the combined proposed solutions and ensure alignment with the change solution.
· Manage interdependencies across projects/programmes and leverage synergies across projects/programmes to maximise return on investment.
· Review the to-be business process design to understand organisation / role impacts and create role descriptions for business process testing roles
· Provide specialist, objective and analytical insight on all business testing related activity on a change project. Lead / contribute (as appropriate) to Project, Programme and Cluster level
The successful candidate will be able to provide leadership to the Testing function, understand at a high level the interface between complex business needs and the complex legal and regulatory environment in which the business operates as well as having an overall understanding of the Financial Services industry.
Go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com
Friday, 21 October 2011
BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER NEEDED - NORTHAMPTON, UK
Business Improvement Analyst
Our client is looking for a Business Improvement Analyst to be responsible for delivery of Business Improvement function to support delivery of change.
· Deliver process improvement, analysis and business process management functions - either as standalone process re-engineering projects or as part of wider programmes of change
· Work with business-side clients to analyse and assess business processes and produce solutions, recommendations and requirements which enable the business to realise their required benefits
· Support business case development in support of process improvement
· Deliver of pragmatic business & process improvement activity which maximise benefits and achieve the desired business outcomes
· Assess and design new frameworks to support the business in achieving Continuous Improvement within Global Operations
· Ensure all governance, risk management, controls and compliance requirements are considered during development of requirements and designs
· Develop and implement new business change processes, systems, products and services on a change project.
· Manage interdependencies across projects/programmes and leverage synergies across projects/programmes to maximise return on investment. Provide specialist, objective and analytical insight on all business process design and analysis related activity on a change project.
· Become a Subject Matter Expert in Continuous Improvement toolsets and methodologies (e.g. Lean and Six Sigma)
The successful candidate will have experience of process improvement, analysis & design to business change projects, be able to communicate effectively at all level as as well as being able to juggle priorities, multi- task and flawlessly execute at speed
To apply for this opportunity in a blue chip organisation, go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/jobs/business-improvement-analyst--466.htm
Our client is looking for a Business Improvement Analyst to be responsible for delivery of Business Improvement function to support delivery of change.
· Deliver process improvement, analysis and business process management functions - either as standalone process re-engineering projects or as part of wider programmes of change
· Work with business-side clients to analyse and assess business processes and produce solutions, recommendations and requirements which enable the business to realise their required benefits
· Support business case development in support of process improvement
· Deliver of pragmatic business & process improvement activity which maximise benefits and achieve the desired business outcomes
· Assess and design new frameworks to support the business in achieving Continuous Improvement within Global Operations
· Ensure all governance, risk management, controls and compliance requirements are considered during development of requirements and designs
· Develop and implement new business change processes, systems, products and services on a change project.
· Manage interdependencies across projects/programmes and leverage synergies across projects/programmes to maximise return on investment. Provide specialist, objective and analytical insight on all business process design and analysis related activity on a change project.
· Become a Subject Matter Expert in Continuous Improvement toolsets and methodologies (e.g. Lean and Six Sigma)
The successful candidate will have experience of process improvement, analysis & design to business change projects, be able to communicate effectively at all level as as well as being able to juggle priorities, multi- task and flawlessly execute at speed
To apply for this opportunity in a blue chip organisation, go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/jobs/business-improvement-analyst--466.htm
Monday, 17 October 2011
Lead software tester needed - ISO 8583 - UNIX - Visa Europe - Reading based
Software Tester (Lead Tester) required with card payments system, ISO 8583, test experience on UNIX platforms. We are seeking a Lead Software Tester with demonstrable experience of managing multiple test projects in a software/systems based environment. Experience of a card payments domain/environment is essential for this role including ISO 8583 on UNIX platforms. The role will interface with developers and business analysts in designing, documenting and executing manual tests using a variety of automated tools. Experience/exposure to Quality Center and possession of ISEB foundation certification would be highly desirable. This is an exciting/challenging Lead Tester position within an environment with multiple career paths on offer.
GO TO https://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY
GO TO https://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY
Senior Manager, Mobile Strategic Alliances
SENIOR MANAGER, MOBILE STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
JOB PURPOSE
This organisation's success in leading the mobile payments space requires reaching out beyond the traditional payments ecosystem to work with new partners collaboratively. Mobile operators and handset manufacturers are key partner-suppliers to enable mobile contactless payments using SIM technology and new NFC handsets coming to market. The effective delivery of products to drive mobile payments is a key pillar in helping to deliver my client's vision of displacing cash and growing e-commerce revenues. The mobile payments ecosystem involves a number of new players that are new to the market, requiring the organisation to interact with, communicate with and find new models and ways of working to deliver mobile payment services to consumers. Building and maintaining relationships with mobile operators and handset manufacturers is key to ensure that the organisation can reach all consumers with next-generation payment services enriched by mobile technology. The role involves working with a wider team to engage key European operators to find the right commercial and business solutions which leverage these players’ assets, achieve mass market scale for commercialisation and ideally, create a win-win for all involved in bringing mobile payments to consumers.
KEY FOCUS OF THE ROLE
The key objective of the role is to manage the interaction and mobile development activities with mobile operators and handset manufacturers by actively promoting the organisation and it's technology to both large European mobile operators and handset manufacturers. The objective is to build long-term sustainable relationships with these new partners by enabling them with the organisation's mobile technology and expertise, thereby creating additional value to Issuers through collaborative working relationships.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• A mobile expert with some knowledge of mobile contactless payments, the mobile and handset industries and an appreciation of collaborative relationships required for success in converging industries
• Capable of understanding both business and product aspects of mobile NFC and other emerging mobile payment products, including the strategic implications of a changing payments ecosystem
• Ability to promote, explain and position products and services to handset manufacturers and mobile operators in a language they understand, highlighting what is relevant to then
• Understanding of mobile industry and space as well as the basics of SIM card and/or smart card technology
• Track record of driving complex projects and/or relationships
• Ability to influence and build relationships at multiple levels in the telecommunications industry.
• Business knowledge of mobile technology and mobile industry
• Quality people skills with the capability to build sustainable relationships
• Dependable, proactive and articulate with excellent organisational, written and oral communication skills
• Significant experience in market and business development
• Ability to work iteratively to build, refine and create new mobile products
• Ability to negotiate and gain buy in from both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to take calculated risks to achieve results
GO TO https://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com to apply for this exciting opportunity
JOB PURPOSE
This organisation's success in leading the mobile payments space requires reaching out beyond the traditional payments ecosystem to work with new partners collaboratively. Mobile operators and handset manufacturers are key partner-suppliers to enable mobile contactless payments using SIM technology and new NFC handsets coming to market. The effective delivery of products to drive mobile payments is a key pillar in helping to deliver my client's vision of displacing cash and growing e-commerce revenues. The mobile payments ecosystem involves a number of new players that are new to the market, requiring the organisation to interact with, communicate with and find new models and ways of working to deliver mobile payment services to consumers. Building and maintaining relationships with mobile operators and handset manufacturers is key to ensure that the organisation can reach all consumers with next-generation payment services enriched by mobile technology. The role involves working with a wider team to engage key European operators to find the right commercial and business solutions which leverage these players’ assets, achieve mass market scale for commercialisation and ideally, create a win-win for all involved in bringing mobile payments to consumers.
KEY FOCUS OF THE ROLE
The key objective of the role is to manage the interaction and mobile development activities with mobile operators and handset manufacturers by actively promoting the organisation and it's technology to both large European mobile operators and handset manufacturers. The objective is to build long-term sustainable relationships with these new partners by enabling them with the organisation's mobile technology and expertise, thereby creating additional value to Issuers through collaborative working relationships.
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
• A mobile expert with some knowledge of mobile contactless payments, the mobile and handset industries and an appreciation of collaborative relationships required for success in converging industries
• Capable of understanding both business and product aspects of mobile NFC and other emerging mobile payment products, including the strategic implications of a changing payments ecosystem
• Ability to promote, explain and position products and services to handset manufacturers and mobile operators in a language they understand, highlighting what is relevant to then
• Understanding of mobile industry and space as well as the basics of SIM card and/or smart card technology
• Track record of driving complex projects and/or relationships
• Ability to influence and build relationships at multiple levels in the telecommunications industry.
• Business knowledge of mobile technology and mobile industry
• Quality people skills with the capability to build sustainable relationships
• Dependable, proactive and articulate with excellent organisational, written and oral communication skills
• Significant experience in market and business development
• Ability to work iteratively to build, refine and create new mobile products
• Ability to negotiate and gain buy in from both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to take calculated risks to achieve results
GO TO https://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com to apply for this exciting opportunity
Thursday, 13 October 2011
VISA EU RECRUITING!!!
GO TO WWW.CARDANDPAYMENTJOBS.COM TO VIEW THE LATEST TECHNICAL ROLES FROM VISA EU BASED IN READING.
ALSO, EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES IN FRAUD AND A FRENCH SPEAKING ACCOUNTANT NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE PARIS OFFICE (LONDON BASED)
GO TO WWW.CARDANDPAYMENTJOBS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
HUNDREDS OF CARD AND PAYMENT JOBS AVAILABLE!!!!
ALSO, EXCITING OPPORTUNITIES IN FRAUD AND A FRENCH SPEAKING ACCOUNTANT NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE PARIS OFFICE (LONDON BASED)
GO TO WWW.CARDANDPAYMENTJOBS.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION AND HOW TO APPLY
HUNDREDS OF CARD AND PAYMENT JOBS AVAILABLE!!!!
Monday, 10 October 2011
Business Partner - Visa France & Support
Business Partner – Visa France & Support
Job Purpose:
• To provide financial & commercial support to the Visa France, SVSPS and Finance divisions in order to assist the EVP and senior management to achieve its budgeted and strategic financial goals.
• To act as a Finance Business Partner to the France, SVSPS and Finance divisions by providing reporting, analysis and advice on all matters relating to Revenues, Expenses, project Finance and Balance Sheet matters.
• To act as an effective business challenge in respect of performance against budget, budget setting, planning, scorecards and viability of new initiatives; e.g: product/service profitability.
• To analyse and interpret data to ensure appropriate commercial decisions can be made by the EVP of the relevant division.
• To provide appropriate accountancy support for major divisional projects ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget and ensuring control mechanisms are implemented.
• Without this function these Divisions would receive vanilla financial reports without analysis and interpretation.
Key Accountabilities:
This role reports into the Head of Management Information and will have the following responsibilities:
• Oversee Divisional Revenue, Expense and Balance Sheet accounting: Ensure the appropriate processes, systems and controls are in place for journal posting to timely and accurate revenue, expenses and balance sheet items. This is to ensure integrity of data recording and thereby accurate reflection in the company’s books and records in accordance with accounting standards.
• Revenue, Expense and Balance Sheet reporting: To understand, interpret and communicate (written and verbal) current financial position with value added and insightful analysis to ensure the MI and analysis that the EMC, Divisional and cost centre managers, Head of MI and CFO receive is accurate and appropriate.
• Revenue, Expense and Balance Sheet planning, budgeting and forecasting: Use underlying trends, future business plans and external market factors to assist with the composition of; short term forecasts (current financial year), budgets (next financial year), 3 year plans and forecasts. This is to ensure the MI and analysis for budgeting and planning that the EMC, Divisional and cost centre managers, Head of MI and CFO receive is accurate and appropriate.
• Business Knowledge: Maintain and build a detailed knowledge and understanding of the divisions business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how this fits into the overall Visa Europe business strategy.
• Business Driver analysis: Understand, interpret and communicate (written and verbal) the impact of key statistical drivers (e.g. POS data) with value added and insightful analysis to ensure the MI and analysis that the EMC, Divisional and cost centre managers, Head of MI and CFO receive is accurate and appropriate.
• Ad hoc reporting: Generate one off reports and analyse results for Divisional and cost centre managers to explain variances and trends not covered by standard reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the EVP of the division and their direct reports and within the Finance division. This will allow effective business challenge in respect of performance against budget, budget setting and viability of new initiatives and leadership skills needed to delegate to and motivate members of the Finance division.
• Management responsibility for a supporting Business Analyst
Essential Criteria:
• The successful candidate is likely to be ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualified
• The successful candidate is likely to be educated to degree level or equivalent
• The post holder will likely possess a minimum of 3 years PQE
• The post holder will likely possess a minimum of 5 years in a MI related role, incorporating planning and reporting duties
• The successful candidate will speak fluent French
• The successful candidate will be prepared to travel regularly to the Paris office
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Good MS Powerpoint skills
• Strong people management and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interrogate data and ask probing questions to determine information
Desirable Criteria:
• Card Services or Financial Services (preferably Retail Banking) preferred
• Knowledge of Hyperion financial suite
If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity, please go to www.cardandpaymentjobs.com
Job Purpose:
• To provide financial & commercial support to the Visa France, SVSPS and Finance divisions in order to assist the EVP and senior management to achieve its budgeted and strategic financial goals.
• To act as a Finance Business Partner to the France, SVSPS and Finance divisions by providing reporting, analysis and advice on all matters relating to Revenues, Expenses, project Finance and Balance Sheet matters.
• To act as an effective business challenge in respect of performance against budget, budget setting, planning, scorecards and viability of new initiatives; e.g: product/service profitability.
• To analyse and interpret data to ensure appropriate commercial decisions can be made by the EVP of the relevant division.
• To provide appropriate accountancy support for major divisional projects ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget and ensuring control mechanisms are implemented.
• Without this function these Divisions would receive vanilla financial reports without analysis and interpretation.
Key Accountabilities:
This role reports into the Head of Management Information and will have the following responsibilities:
• Oversee Divisional Revenue, Expense and Balance Sheet accounting: Ensure the appropriate processes, systems and controls are in place for journal posting to timely and accurate revenue, expenses and balance sheet items. This is to ensure integrity of data recording and thereby accurate reflection in the company’s books and records in accordance with accounting standards.
• Revenue, Expense and Balance Sheet reporting: To understand, interpret and communicate (written and verbal) current financial position with value added and insightful analysis to ensure the MI and analysis that the EMC, Divisional and cost centre managers, Head of MI and CFO receive is accurate and appropriate.
• Revenue, Expense and Balance Sheet planning, budgeting and forecasting: Use underlying trends, future business plans and external market factors to assist with the composition of; short term forecasts (current financial year), budgets (next financial year), 3 year plans and forecasts. This is to ensure the MI and analysis for budgeting and planning that the EMC, Divisional and cost centre managers, Head of MI and CFO receive is accurate and appropriate.
• Business Knowledge: Maintain and build a detailed knowledge and understanding of the divisions business drivers and have a comprehensive understanding of how this fits into the overall Visa Europe business strategy.
• Business Driver analysis: Understand, interpret and communicate (written and verbal) the impact of key statistical drivers (e.g. POS data) with value added and insightful analysis to ensure the MI and analysis that the EMC, Divisional and cost centre managers, Head of MI and CFO receive is accurate and appropriate.
• Ad hoc reporting: Generate one off reports and analyse results for Divisional and cost centre managers to explain variances and trends not covered by standard reporting.
• Stakeholder Management: Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the EVP of the division and their direct reports and within the Finance division. This will allow effective business challenge in respect of performance against budget, budget setting and viability of new initiatives and leadership skills needed to delegate to and motivate members of the Finance division.
• Management responsibility for a supporting Business Analyst
Essential Criteria:
• The successful candidate is likely to be ACA/ACCA/ACMA qualified
• The successful candidate is likely to be educated to degree level or equivalent
• The post holder will likely possess a minimum of 3 years PQE
• The post holder will likely possess a minimum of 5 years in a MI related role, incorporating planning and reporting duties
• The successful candidate will speak fluent French
• The successful candidate will be prepared to travel regularly to the Paris office
• Excellent presentation skills
• Excellent MS Excel skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
• Good MS Powerpoint skills
• Strong people management and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to interrogate data and ask probing questions to determine information
Desirable Criteria:
• Card Services or Financial Services (preferably Retail Banking) preferred
• Knowledge of Hyperion financial suite
If you would like to apply for this exciting opportunity, please go to www.cardandpaymentjobs.com
Friday, 7 October 2011
LATEST VISA EUROPE FRAUD ROLES ON WWW.CARDANDPAYMENTJOBS.COM
Go to www.cardandpaymentjobs.com for the latest fraud roles from Visa Europe.
Fraud Prevention Specialist, Fraud Prevention Senior Manager and Fraud Sales & MI Executive needed for Visa's Paddington office.
Go to www.cardandpaymentjobs.com for more information and how to apply.
Good luck with your search
Fraud Prevention Specialist, Fraud Prevention Senior Manager and Fraud Sales & MI Executive needed for Visa's Paddington office.
Go to www.cardandpaymentjobs.com for more information and how to apply.
Good luck with your search
Thursday, 6 October 2011
www.cardandpaymentjobs.com welcome the USA and Canada
The latest jobs on the card and payment job board http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/ now include those in the USA and Canada.
The jobs now extend beyond the UK and the rest of Europe so logon now to view the latest exciting opportunities.
Good luck with your search !!!
The jobs now extend beyond the UK and the rest of Europe so logon now to view the latest exciting opportunities.
Good luck with your search !!!
Wednesday, 5 October 2011
STRATEGY AND PLANNING MANAGER
Strategy and Planning Manager needed - card and payment industry
A leading Financial Services Organisation is recruiting for a Strategy and Planning Manager. Identification of strategic issues relating to the organisations strategic agendas including Processing Services (the processing PL business) plus three shared service units: IT, Change Governance and Business Operations. Successful candidates will have cards and payments experience as well as ·the ability to apply previous business experience to resolve issues in the current business environment. A consultative approach and business outcome focused is also neccessary for the role.
This is an exciting oppportunity to join a dynamic environment within a leading Cards and Payments Organisation.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/
A leading Financial Services Organisation is recruiting for a Strategy and Planning Manager. Identification of strategic issues relating to the organisations strategic agendas including Processing Services (the processing PL business) plus three shared service units: IT, Change Governance and Business Operations. Successful candidates will have cards and payments experience as well as ·the ability to apply previous business experience to resolve issues in the current business environment. A consultative approach and business outcome focused is also neccessary for the role.
This is an exciting oppportunity to join a dynamic environment within a leading Cards and Payments Organisation.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, go to http://www.cardandpaymentjobs.com/
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