Latest jobs from The Supply Curve

Data Planner / Consultant - Data Marketing Consultancy

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-20T12:07+00:00

Outstanding opportunity for a talented planner with a entrepreneurial spirit looking to make their mark with this fast growing and highly successful data marketing consultancy. This is a key role that requires an individual who is creative and passionate about database marketing. Applicants must have strong client servicing skills and be familiar with segmentation and multivariate analysis techniques and DM agency experience. Above all you will need to have the ability to see "the bigger picture", understanding the clients' needs and making the best use of resources around you that includes a truly talented team of creative and data marketing specialists.

Location: London
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Business Analyst

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-19T17:25+00:00

This Derivatives Analyst position serves as a key point of contact for trade confirmation contracts, derivatives trading agreements, and post-trade execution dealer queries and dispute-resolution. Additionally, it covers the management of counterparty relationships and serves as a liaison between those parties and portfolio management, hedge fund support, and our legal groups.

You will have OTC Derivatives Operations experience with familiarity of one or more of the following functions, Confirmations, Collateral, Cash Settlements and Pricing/Valuations. Also working knowledge of OTC instruments, particularly Equity Derivatives. Calypso experience advantageous.

Location: London
Salary: Very competitive
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: unitl June 2009

Corporate Credit Model Review

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-18T18:49+00:00

Extremely challenging and rewarding opportunity for a highly analytical individual with superior academics and good knowledge of the Basel 2 framework offered by this prestigious financial institution.
The successful candidate will have a post graduate degree in a quantitative subject, complemented by experience of applying technical quant skills in a business environment and the ability to communicate and influence at all levels. Previous experience will include the building, review or validation of models within a corporate credit environment and the ideal individual will additionally have exposure to both market based and rating agency methodologies.
The role is varied, with key responsibility being for the review of risk modelling and measurement in a corporate credit environment and requires knowledge of LGD, PD and EAD modelling practices within the banking industry.

Location: London
Salary: Excellent Package
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Counterparty Risk, Quantitative Analysis

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-18T17:49+00:00

Excellent opportunity to suit a high calibre individual with superior academics, proven quantitative analysis skills and in-depth knowledge of both securities financing and OTC derivatives gained from either a trading or front office credit and risk environment. A strong knowledge of trading instruments, pricing models and risk is essential, together with familiarity with Basel II and coding skills.
This is a challenging role offering a high level of intellectual stimulation and challenge, together with the opportunity to apply technical skills and risk knowledge in a new environment. Responsibilities are varied and will include the identification and analysis of risks relating to securities financing, the review of counterparty risk management practices and working closely with colleagues in market, operational, liquidity and credit risk areas to ensure consistency of approach in the identification of different types of counterparty risk.
Applicants will possess a post-graduate qualification in a quantitative subject, significant experience gained from the banking and finance sector and superior verbal and written communication skills

Location: London
Salary: Excellent Package
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Treasury & Liquidity Specialist

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-18T17:45+00:00

High calibre individual with an expert level of knowledge relating to Treasury/Liquidity and a solid risk management background sought by this prestigious financial institution.
This is an extremely varied and challenging role, offering a high level of intellectual stimulus. The successful candidate will be responsible for the analysis of risk management practices, monitoring and analysing market conditions and utilising their considerable market and technical knowledge in the application of theoretical analysis to the resolution of business problems. The role will also involve stress testing and scenario analysis and the design and implementation of new and robust risk management frameworks.
Applicants will have knowledge of a broad range of treasury instruments and the complex financial products used to manage risk, together with strong mathematical and problem solving skills and the ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner. Strong communication and relationship building skills are essential

Location: London
Salary: Excellent Package
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Treasury Risk Specialist

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-18T17:43+00:00

Prestigious international house seeks a treasury risk specialist, ideally with exposure to commodities, to work in a project-focussed role, working on the implementation of a new treasury system in conjunction with undertaking day to day risk management duties.
This is a varied role, situated within a fast moving and rapidly expanding business unit. Key responsibilities will include the position analysis and reconciliation of all FX books, execution of FX trades, contract negotiation and reporting trades and positions to management and trading desks. Strong communication skills are essential to facilitate the fostering of effective working relationships with internal and external counterparties.
Applicants will be of graduate calibre with significant, FX experience, a high level of risk awareness and excellent numerical and analytical skills. Advanced PC/systems skills are pre requisite and will, ideally include exposure to IT2.

Location: London
Salary: Excellent Package
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Quantitative Analyst

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-18T17:38+00:00

Highly analytical individual with excellent academics, to include an advanced degree in a quantitative subject and practical experience of the financial services industry sought by this prestigious financial institution.
The successful candidate will have experience of quantitative risk modelling (or the review and/or validation of risk models), stress testing or economic capital modelling and technical skills, which will include Mat Lab and VBA. Knowledge of a range of financial products and an understanding of the regulatory environment are essential, and will be complemented by the proven ability to communicate with and present to senior finance professionals.
The role will suit high calibre risk professionals with a strong quant focus seeking to broaden their experience in a new and intellectually stimulating environment. Responsibilities will include reviewing risk modelling and measurement practices and the provision of technical advice to both internal and external clients.

Location: London
Salary: Attractive Package
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Direct Marketing Manager, Exchange Traded Funds

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-18T17:33+00:00

Excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual with a strong direct marketing background offered by this prestigious global house. This experience may have been gained from either a client or agency environment.
Working within a dynamic product area, focussing on Exchange Traded funds, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing direct marketing projects and agency management. This will involve working closely with Country Marketing Managers to deliver effective and creative direct marketing campaigns across the European region, ensuring alignment with each country's specific needs and requirements. Specific
Applicants will be of graduate calibre and will demonstrate a strong international focus, project management skills and a proven track record in the delivery of creative and innovative direct marketing campaigns. A good understanding of the fund management industry is essential and will ideally include some exposure to exchange traded and/or offshore funds. Superior verbal and written communication skills are essential, together with a proactive approach, the ability to work effectively in fast moving change environment and, ideally, fluency in more than one European language.

Location: London
Salary: Negotiable
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Credit Risk Model Review

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-18T16:43+00:00

Location: London
Salary: Excellent Package
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Media Ratings Analyst - Leading Consultancy

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-18T16:39+00:00

A great move for a Media Tracking/Ratings Specialist to join this medium sized consultancy in West London. Clients engage this consultancy for a more consultative approach, bringing together various data sources and providing single client and syndicated reports to help brand owners understand the relationship between their brands, advertising expenditure and media activity.

To qualify for this varied role, you should have a good grounding in quantitative analysis plus excellent communication skills. Any exposure to statistical techniques would be desirable though not essential if you can demonstrate a good overall analytical skills and the ability to produce concise reports and recommendations from a broad spectrum of data sources.

An excellent salary and prospects are on offer plus the chance to develop within this growing consultancy.

Location: West London
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Lawyer, Hedge Funds

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-18T16:36+00:00

UK qualified lawyer with hedge funds experience gained from either an in-house or private practice environment, sought by this leading global house to support Equity Hedge Funds and Fund of funds business.
The role carries responsibility for product structuring, product management and undertaking due diligence on external Hedge Funds. Applicants will be dynamic high achievers with a pro-active approach to problem solving, an analytical mind set and high level of business acumen. Preferred experience will be gained directly form a Hedge Fund environment, although consideration will also be given to candidates with Prime Brokerage experience.

Location: London
Salary: Excellent Package
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Accounting Services Assistant Manager

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-18T11:28+00:00

You will be providing third party administration and accountancy services to external client’s and
overseeing and monitoring the production of Interim and Final accounts for Unit Trusts and OEICS in compliance with SORP. Other key responsibilities include planning and organising the work of a team of fund accountants producing reports and accounts.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting experience, CIMA or ACCA part qualified and experience of managing people. Also effective time management with a proven track record of an ability to work under pressure.

Location: Manchester
Salary: £35,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Crm/direct Marketing/customer Insight Consultant - Nottingha

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-17T15:03+00:00

CRM / DIRECT MARKETING / CUSTOMER INSIGHT CONSULTANT - EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY PAYING UP TO £55,000 IN NOTTINGHAM!

My client are a stable organisation in the Midlands with an impressive client base and excellent reputation. They are looking for an Analytical Consultant to join their existing team in their plush offices.

You will play an important part in further extending the Consumer Analytics proposition into business units across the division. It will involve liaison with external clients and internal customers where you will be expected to provide advice on analytical methods within the CRM/Direct Marketing/Customer Insight market sector. You will lead projects from specification to delivery within an atmosphere of exceeding the client's expectations; key elements of the role will be: Providing pre and post sales analytical and consultancy support for sales teams, working with Business Units to write and submit proposals and managing the delivery of solutions either by completing project milestones yourself or by working alongside other members of the analytical team.

Skills and Experience Required:
To be a numerate graduate (or similar relevant experience) with experience of undertaking analysis and of providing consultancy in the area of CRM/DM/Customer Insight.
To have good project management skills, expertise in report-writing and the ability to present technical work to non-technical professionals.
You will also need to be PC literate with knowledge or the use of statistical packages such as SAS, SPSS or KXEN. Knowledge of other specialist packages such as as iMarketer/Alterian would be an advantage but not essential.

Call Natalie now on 0870 2000 210 and send me your cv - (email address removed)

Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 pa BENEFITS
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Market and Data Analyst - Excel & Sap - Hertfordshire

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-17T15:02+00:00

MARKET AND DATA ANALYST - EXCEL / SAP / BUSINESS WAREHOUSE - UP TO £25,000 IN HERTFORDSHIRE - GREAT OPPORTUNITY!!!

My client is a leading, well known, global organisation who are on the lookout for a Market and Data Analyst. With excellent training and rewards for their staff this is an opportunity not to be missed.

You will be successfully managing the handling of data and tracking the sales performance against plans and also providing timely and effective reporting to management as required. You will also be analysing sell in, sell out and stock data through the CRM tool.

You will need to have previously worked in a Data Analysis role and should have a high level of computer literacy and extensive knowledge of Excel and SAP is essential. Previous knowledge of Business Warehouse is also desirable. You should have proven ability to be a self starter and work independently to tight deadlines and excellent problem solving skills are a must.

Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 pa EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Crm Data Analyst - Sap/crm/analyst - Hertfordshire

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-17T14:59+00:00

CRM DATA ANALYST - CRM / DATA ANALYST / SAP / DATA & MARKETING DATABASE MANAGEMENT - EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY IN HERTFORDSHIRE - UP TO £30,000 + BENEFITS!

My client are a leading blue chip organisation with an excellent reputation and stable environment. They are currently expanding and are looking for a CRM Data Analyst to join their existing team. With offices all over the globe, this cash rich company are always at the forefront of technology and this is an opportunity not to be missed.

You will need to have experience of data and marketing database management and also experience with mass data collection processes for business and channel management. An understanding of SAP applications is also essential.

Role:
CRM Data Management:

To support those countries who will start to collect Customer, Sales and Stock data files from their direct customers into the CRM for the first time.

Answer technical questions the direct customers may have

Test the trial data that will be provided by the direct customers prior to the go-live, and subsequently provide feedback and advice

Assist with data issues, particularly those that arise due to the necessary de-duplication of customer details

To monitor the KPI's that will be set for each country for the collection of Customer Sales and Stock data files from direct customers.

To support the increase in CRM data coverage

CRM Reporting

Act as CRM "evangelist" to boost CRM data utilization for business reporting

Plan and execute the actions needed to introduce the CRM/BW reports

Provide ongoing support for BW reporting actions to enable EMEA business users to correctly access CRM relevant information.

Experience and Skills required:
Experience of Data and Marketing database management in a similar environment
Experience of mass data collection processes for business and channel management
SAP applications understanding
Experience in Project Management
Experience of producing and analysing business reports
Advanced Excel skills
MS Access

To find out more about the role call Natalie on 0870 2000 210 immediately and send your CV to (email address removed) immediately!!!

Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Customer Services - Pensions

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-14T18:03+00:00

Prestigious financial services company seeks telephone customer services representative for their pensions client servicing team.
The focus of the role is on providing a strong telephone service to corporate clients as regards any queries they may have about the administration and servicing of their pension accounts.
Duties will include: provision of plan details ,providing information regarding product and investment fund options, informing of market news, switching of balances, changing allocation of future contributions, general admin (e.g. change of address on systems)
This role requires a candidate with exceptional client service and call handling skills, strong attention to detail and ideally pension’s administration experience from a financial services environment.
This is a temporary role for a period of 9 months approx.

Location: Surrey
Salary:
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 9 months

Credit Derivatives Trader Assistant - Fluent French

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-14T18:03+00:00

Leading investment bank has a requirement for a credit derivatives trader assistant (exotic products) to join its existing middle office team.
The credit derivatives trader assistants are situated adjacent to the trading desk that they support and have extensive direct liaison with the credit derivatives traders.
Primary responsibilities for this role will include: trade booking for credit derivatives, P&L analysis and review, investigation of discrepancies between sales and trading records, act as a liaison between the exotics desk in London and the regional operations personnel with regard to new products and processes, monitoring of STP for the exotics desk and review of new or modified trades.
The successful candidate for the credit derivatives trader assistant role will have technical proficiency in credit derivatives products from either a middle office or back office environment – fluent French is essential for this role.

Location: City of London
Salary: negotiable
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Accounting Systems Administrator

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-14T18:03+00:00

Financial institution seeks an Accounting Systems Administrator to take on role servicing the group accounting function.
The primary aspect of this role is the daily administration of the internal accounting and reporting systems.
Main responsibilities of the Accounting Systems Administrator will be: the administration and maintenance of central data in accordance with company policy; assistance with the interfacing of this data with other internal systems (for actual, budget & forecast data); assisting with both month end and year end procedures; assisting with the monitoring and implementation of internal control procedures and data integrity exceptions; assisting with general user support and the provision of training; ad hoc duties and project work
The successful applicant for the Accounting Systems Administrator role will have relevant regulatory knowledge, bookkeeping and accounting experience, be qualified to A’ level Accounting/AAT or ACCA/CIMA (part qualified) or equivalent; have knowledge of supporting users in a helpdesk environment, and have strong Excel and systems skills (ideally Hyperion Essbase and Hyperion Planning, JD Edwards GL would also be an advantage).

Location: City of London
Salary: negotiable
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Graduate Analysts Maths, Statistics, Operational Research

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-14T17:39+00:00

Graduate Analysts – Maths, Statistics or Operational Research£20,000 - £25,000 Negotiable + BenefitsSurrey Outstanding opportunities for high calibre, Numerate Graduates to join an innovative and successful Insurance Company in their high profile Underwriting and Pricing team. This team establishes all the business rules and rates that drive the profitability of the company. A common denominator to their strategic direction is the application of sophisticated analytical expertise, which is viewed as a key decision support and decision making catalyst. As a consequence, there is now a clear need to augment the quantitative analytical capabilities through the recruitment of additional high calibre, Graduate Analysts, offering a blend of technical, interpersonal and commercial skills. Applications are welcomed from recent numerate graduates (2.1 or above, mathematics, statistics, operational research or similar numerate subject). Knowledge in, or interest in, the Insurance market could prove useful. Also, strong data and spreadsheet skills, and an aptitude to learn SAS, is required. Additional: Contact Teresa Cheeseman on 01892 510892 for further information or send your CV for a confidential discussion to (email address removed) Website: Should this role not be the right one for you, we specialise in Operational Research, Marketing and Statistical Analysis recruitment, so take a look at our website to for further career opportunities - (link removed)

Location: Surrey
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 pa £20,000 - £25,000 Negotiable + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Perm

Business Information Analyst Develop Your Skills and Excel

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-14T16:47+00:00

Business Information Analyst – Develop your skills and Excel! Our client is looking for a strong communicator with business intelligence to handle commercial systems for the sales and marketing division. As a Business Information Analyst you will have the opportunity to manipulate vast data sets and apply your skills of analysis to generate reports for senior management. Now my client is a foremost expert in their field, and is looking to discover the next amazing data analyst / manager to produce breakthrough results. Your recommendations will have a pivotal part to play in the decisions of the company. In your department all standard reporting will be processed, thus your eye for detail is essential. If you are of graduate calibre as well as skilled in Excel, including a strong knowledge of Pivot Tables and Macros, then this opportunity could be yours. Strong knowledge of Access is advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided. Ideally 12 months experience is a must, however first-rate graduates that can provide evidence of their skills in Excel will be considered. If this is your ideal job, then APPLY RIGHT NOW! Forward your CV to us ASAP as competition will be intense. Salary is on dependent on skills and experience.

Location: East Midlands
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Graduate Pricing Analyst - What Much Would You Put on Degree

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-14T16:46+00:00

Graduate Pricing Analyst - What much would you put on degree? There is an opportunity for you to apply your economic analysis skills in the pricing department of a leading commercial brand. You will be required to monitor competitors and gather market information, thus developing effective pricing strategies and initiatives to increase revenue. Working as part of the pricing team you will have to use the knowledge you’ve gained through experience or education to apply analytical techniques to identify market trends therefore generating pricing structures for win, win outcomes thus keeping up with company’s high reputation for quality and price. Your shining communication and written skills will come into play here as your results and recommendations will need to be fed back to senior management. Applicants should be commercially aware and adopt a well organised, logical approach to problems. You will need qualifications equal to or higher than a Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Economics or Business Studies. Extensive knowledge and skills in the use of Excel is essential, this includes Pivot Tables and Macros. Although not essential any form of experience in a commercial or analytical environment will be valuable. Urgency is needed so APPLY NOW! Forward your CV to us ASAP as competition will be intense. Salary is on dependent on skills and experience.

Location: East Midlands
Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Risk Analyst; Done with City Insurance? Try Asset Finance!

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-14T14:51+00:00

If the economic climate is getting you down, if you’ve been squeezed out your City Banking or Insurance risk job, or you are an Economist / Econometrician desirous of a new challenge this could be the upturn you are looking for.

An interesting opening has arisen with my client a leading player in the asset finance field. This role will suit an econometric risk analyst that wants to progress from backroom model building to the strategic application of models in a fast moving commercial environment.

You will be the fulcrum between the risk department and the account management / sales teams. Sitting between the two you will use your knowledge and understanding of econometric models to devise business development strategies. Essentially you will be determining what deals can be offered to commercial and consumer clients such that risks can be mitigated without disregard for profitability.

You will also be a pivot between the risk division and senior management team who will need your help in understanding demand forecasting and pricing models.

Having strong commercial acumen you will be also be customer facing and be able to deal directly with customers from time to time as well as lead a risk analysis modelling team.

Candidates with the following attributes will flourish:-

Degree in economics or econometrics
Good working knowledge of risk management, insurance, and portfolio management techniques
Knowledge of VaR
Ability to manage an econometric / analytical team
Previous experience of econometric modelling building and forecasting
Exposure to accounting principals and business modelling
Customer facing skills
Ideally an excellent knowledge of the leasing / asset finance industry
Ambition

If the above describes you, forward your CV today for immediate evaluation and interview.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 pa + Car + Bens
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Apply Now

Senior Media Econometrician - Move Client Side - Gain SAS!

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-14T14:51+00:00

Are you a media econometrician? * Have you done your time number crunching in the backroom? *Are you ready for taking your career in a strategic direction? * Have you honed your econometric modelling skills but would now like to roll them out in a tactical way? * Have you enjoyed working in a busy agency but would now like to try it on the other side of the client / agency divide? * Do you have SAS or would like to gain it?

If you’ve been nodding whilst reading the above then this could be the opportunity you have been hoping for to make your vision a reality.

My client, a leading consumer brand name, is looking for a strong media econometric manager capable of driving the media strategy of this multibillion pound entity. You are passionate about the numbers but happy to manage others (internal and external) to do it. Your sights are set on influencing the above and below the line communications strategy that is used to drive customer acquisition and other approaches to business development.

Additionally, your key objectives will be to:-

Build, manage, and optimise an econometric model that accurately predicts the effectiveness of various marketing initiatives
Strongly influence the expenditure of a nine-digit media budget
Increase ROI
Manage internal and external manpower resources

Applications are welcomed from candidates having:-

The gravitas to deal with senior management and creative marketing people
Strong knowledge and expertise in econometric modelling and statistical analysis
Excellent academics – 2.1+ degree in economics, econometrics, statistics etc
Sound technical knowledge of statistical software such as SAS (training in SAS will be given to suitable candidates)
Knowledge of business intelligence tools such as Business Objects
Team leading abilities and aspirations plus the interpersonal skills to manage external analytical agencies and media planners

If you are ready take up the challenge of this role call me today for more details in addition to forwarding your CV.

Location: London
Salary: £45,000 - £65,000 pa + Car + Bens
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Apply Now - Urgent!

Risk Analyst; Done with City Banking? Try Asset Finance!

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-14T14:50+00:00

You will also be a pivot between the risk division and senior management team who will need your help in understanding demand forecasting and pricing models.

Having strong commercial acumen you will be also be customer facing and be able to deal directly with customers from time to time as well as lead a risk analysis modelling team.

Candidates with the following attributes will flourish:-

Degree in economics or econometrics
Good working knowledge of risk management, insurance, and portfolio management techniques
Knowledge of VaR
Ability to manage an econometric / analytical team
Previous experience of econometric modelling building and forecasting
Exposure to accounting principals and business modelling
Customer facing skills
Ideally an excellent knowledge of the leasing / asset finance industry
Ambition

If the above describes you, forward your CV today for immediate evaluation and interview.

Location: Berkshire
Salary: £45,000 - £55,000 pa + Car + Bens
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Apply Now

Direct Marketing Manager

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-14T14:37+00:00

Excellent opportunity for a dynamic individual with a strong direct marketing background offered by this prestigious global house. This experience may have been gained from either a client or agency environment.
Working within a dynamic product area, focussing on Exchange Traded funds, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a small team covering channel marketing, campaign management and data research and management, and will take personal responsibility for all direct marketing activity. This will involve working closely with Country Marketing Managers to deliver effective and creative direct marketing campaigns across the European region, ensuring alignment with each country's specific needs and requirements.
Applicants will be of graduate calibre and will demonstrate proven people management skills, together with a strong international focus, which will include the ability to understand and manage cultural sensitivities across the European region. Superior verbal and written communication skills are essential, together with the ability to work effectively in fast moving change environment.

Location: London
Salary: Very Competitive
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Policy and Stewardship Officer

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-13T18:10+00:00

Our client a prominent NDPB is looking to employ a Policy and Stewardship Officer to work in an exciting new role that will involve extensive stakeholder engagement as well as the chance to be part of a rapidly growing organisation.

Main Responsibilities Include:

Being heavily involved with the organisations proposals for and comments on prospective primary and secondary legislation.

Monitoring developments in policy relating to the organisation as well as other key Central Government departments.

Representing the organisation at external meetings

Finalising the implementation of regulations and assisting with the transfer into operational effect.

Preparing and co-ordinating responses to Government initiatives

Main Skills and Experience Required Include:

Substantial experience in a policy, regulatory or delivery unit of a Government Department

Knowledge of government legislative and regulatory processes

Experience of working with NDPBs or other arm’s-length public bodies

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A proven track record in stakeholder engagement

If you feel you meet the above criteria and are interested in this exciting opportunity send your CV to (email address removed) as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

Location: City of London
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Senior Adviser (Training Guidance)

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-13T16:24+00:00

My client is an independent body set up by UK Parliament to ensure integrity and confidence in our democratic process.

The main purpose of your role will be to develop and deliver guidance to regulated bodies and people regarding statutory obligations.

Responsibilities:

Develop, review and deliver practical guidance and support to stakeholders on the regulatory requirements surrounding party and election finance.

Oversee advice given to stakeholders by Party and Election Finance colleagues.

Respond to, and provide briefings on issues raised by, Parliamentary questions, government consultation, media enquiries and other correspondence.

Work with Party and Election Finance colleagues to identify emerging issues related to the regulation of party and election finance

Location: London
Salary: £30,703 - £31,652 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Econometrician - Top Agency

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-13T13:51+00:00

Talented econometrician with outstanding interpersonal skills is required by this leading media agency. This is a hands-on client-facing role where you will be responsible for advising an impressive portfolio on the effectiveness of their advertising. Applicants need to be passionate about econometrics and should be able to use a variety of econometric tools such as Eview, SAS or SPSS. Excellent benefits and career opportunities.

Location: London
Salary: £45,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Business Modelling Consultant

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-13T10:36+00:00

Business Modelling Consultant with 2-3 years analytical or modelling experience sought by a highly innovative leader in the application of simulation techniques. This is a consultancy role which emphasises a consultative approach to the creation of new decision support tools for the purpose of solving wide ranging business problems, along with the onward development of our clients existing decision support tool set. The role will also involve using a range of tools, the configuring of decision support systems to suit clients' needs and delivering training courses in the use of our clients software. To be successful in your application you should have: an excellent numerate degree; well-developed interpersonal and communication skills; an ability to understand and interpret client needs; confidence to liaise at senior management level; a creative approach to problem solving and excellent system design and programming skills. An MSc in Management Science or Operational Research would be highly advantageous.

Location: Surrey
Salary: £30,000 - £50,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Derivatives Operations Analyst

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-12T18:10+00:00

Leading financial institution seeks derivatives operations analyst to join team responsible for the processing primarily of credit and interest rate derivatives.
The derivatives operations analyst will be primarily responsible for: the trade capture of IRS and credit derivatives transactions, agreeing the terms of swap trades, daily processing of ETD trades, daily processing of CFD’s, daily risk/collateral management and investigation/reconciliation of nostro breaks
The successful candidate will have prior experience in a role dealing with one of the following derivatives types: Equity OTC, Credit & Rates OTC or ETD as well as strong system skills (particularly Excel)

Location: City of London
Salary: negotiable
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 months

Derivatives Valuations Analysts

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-12T17:59+00:00

Leading financial institution seeks 2 derivatives valuations analysts to join busy department responsible for the administration, valuation and accounting of fixed income and derivatives products.
Primary responsibilities will include: NAV calculation and checking, acting as point of reference for other business areas with derivatives queries, preparation of financial statement disclosures, monthly reporting, system testing for new product implementation, regular assessment of controls and procedures, and project work where relevant
The successful candidates will have knowledge of fixed income and derivatives products from either an operation perspective or from an oversight function, be numerate and analytical and a strong self starter

Location: City of London
Salary: negotiable
Type: Temporary or Contract
Starting: Immediately
Duration: 6 months

Reporting Analyst - Top Marketing Consultancy

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-12T16:43+00:00

An exciting new role has arisen at a growing London marketing consultancy firm with excellent opportunities for career progression within a young, dynamic working environment. An organised, focused individual with management potential is sought to bring their skills to bear on the account of a major telecom client.

Supporting the Head of Reporting and Evaluations, the successful applicant will work to deliver monthly MI reports, develop and implement new reports, review and assess ongoing reports and liaise effectively with the client at all levels. The incumbent candidate will work to furnish the client with detailed reports focused on consumer and business customer information, working to strict deadlines and maintaining high standards.

Ideally, the chosen candidate will have a good honours degree, preferably in a science discipline. Recent experience in a marketing or CRM environment would be an advantage, as would SAS proficiency (including the use of SAS Macros) and familiarity with VBA. The successful applicant can look forward to working in a stimulating and fulfilling environment, along with an enticing benefit package and great career prospects.

Location: London
Salary: £28,000 - £34,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Database Marketing Manager

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-12T16:34+00:00

This person plays a critical business role ensuring all marketing data for this organisation's European marketing team is accurate, current and consistent with other data systems. Reporting into the Direct Marketing Manager and working closely with the CRM Program Manager, this person ensures that data from Direct Marketing, the Web, the Sales system, the Call Centre team, Online advertising and Literature fulfilment are fully aggregated to support outbound Direct Marketing efforts and analytical projects designed to gain insights into the behaviour of their customers. This position requires co-ordination with the Direct Marketing Manager and the CRM Program Manager and will interface with marketing and sales staff in order to understand business requirements.

You will have experience in database marketing support and analytics. Prior work integrating data feeds from various systems into the workflow from various inputs including databases, e-mail, web reporting tools, fulfilment and other sources. A background in customer database architecture and functionality is essential.

Location: London
Salary: Very competative
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Treasury FX & Interest Rate Risk Analyst

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-12T13:26+00:00

Due to a substantial growth in the business and restructuring within the department, this organisation is looking to appoint a treasury risk analyst to join the credit and treasury team. The treasury risk analyst primary function is to analyse and assess, on a daily basis, foreign exchange and interest rate risk inherent in the business, ensuring trading desks and the group’s risks are mitigated.

You will be required to understand all aspects of the organisation's physical and financial trading activities. In addition, the treasury risk analyst will be required to perform ad hoc treasury functions including; FX & interest rate system enhancements, collateral analysis, treasury reporting, margin counterparty product analysis, exchange analysis, liquidity and funding analysis.

You will have commercial and risk management awareness and financial analysis experience either within a financial institution or commodities trading environment. Understanding of treasury instruments including FX and interest rate products. ACT professional qualification (or studying) would be an advantage.

Location: London
Salary: £40,000 - £52,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

FX Operations Analyst

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-12T11:01+00:00

Due to expansion this organisation is looking to appoint an FX operational analyst to join the treasury and credit team. The analyst will be responsible for supporting the FX Operational manager in all aspects of dealing, analysis, reporting and settlements. You will be involved in the management of FX and Interest rate swaps and contribute to the development and implementations of FX strategy.

The role will also be project focused and you will be directly involved in the implementation of a new treasury system. The ideal candidate would be able to hit the ground running, ACT or accountancy qualified with sound treasury experience, preferably in a commodities background.

Location: London
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 pa Benefits
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Crm Data Analyst - Sap/crm/analyst - Hertfordshire

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-11T18:33+00:00

To support those countries who will start to collect Customer, Sales and Stock data files from their direct customers into the CRM for the first time.

Answer technical questions the direct customers may have

Test the trial data that will be provided by the direct customers prior to the go-live, and subsequently provide feedback and advice

Assist with data issues, particularly those that arise due to the necessary de-duplication of customer details

To monitor the KPI's that will be set for each country for the collection of Customer Sales and Stock data files from direct customers.

To support the increase in CRM data coverage

CRM Reporting

Act as CRM "evangelist" to boost CRM data utilization for business reporting

Plan and execute the actions needed to introduce the CRM/BW reports

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Research and Evaluation Manager

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-11T18:25+00:00

Our client a well known National Charity is seeking to appoint a Research and Evaluation Manager to provide research and evaluation information for management to inform strategic planning and facilitate continuous improvement of services.

The main responsibilities of the post include:

Designing and developing appropriate primary research

Working with project teams to agree appropriate, measurable, objectives for externally funded projects as part of the planning and funding application process

Implementing the evaluation of funded projects

Designing questionnaires, feedback forms and qualitative research tools to undertake research and evaluate projects

Commissioning, sub-contracting and managing parts of the research process if required

Entering data as required and running analyses with SPSS or other packages for statistical analysis of social research

The key skills required include:

A masters degree in Social Research Methods, Public Health, Sociology, or equivalent level education

At least 3 years relevant research experience, including both quantitative and qualitative research

Experience of questionnaire design, database development and use of statistical packages for data analysis

An ability to interpret research and write clearly in an accessible style

Voluntary sector experience

If you are interested in applying for this great opportunity then please forward your CV to (email address removed) as soon as possible to avoid missing out. Candidates with knowledge of psychology, family, health, maternity or parenthood issues will be looked upon favourably.

Location: City of London
Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Manager - Collateral/Derivatives

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-11T17:24+00:00

Leading global financial institution requires an experienced team manager for its derivatives collateral business area throughout Europe.
The primary goal for the collateral team manager is to take ownership of all collateral management functions and OTC valuations with a focus on developing a strong control framework for the efficient capture and management of counterparty risk.
The collateral team manager will be required to develop the team to ensure their capability to manage the daily requirements of the role as well as be able to support process improvements and business growth.
The role will require the ability to build strong relationships with the front office in particular (across all products) and also to act as a key point of contact for counterparties, regulators and any other industry participants.
The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge across all product types to include OTC derivatives/structured products; have a strong understanding on the use of derivatives within an investment strategy and therefore have knowledge of the relevant risks and controls; have proven collateral management experience and knowledge of credit risk management; and have experience of change management and new product implementation.

Location: City of London
Salary: negotiable
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Economic Advisers

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-11T16:54+00:00

Communities and Local Government sets policy on local government, housing, urban regeneration, planning and fire and rescue. Our vision is of prosperous and cohesive communities, offering a safe, healthy and sustainable environment for all. We are looking for capable and highly motivated analysts to work in high-profile roles that will put them at the heart of policy making in our Department. These are exciting and wide-ranging jobs, but only for those who want to be challenged. You should be able to provide flexible, responsive and high-impact briefing and analysis. You will need strong communication skills, including the ability to build effective working relationships and get your message across to non-specialists.

We have vacancies in the following divisions:

Strategic Analysis Unit
This is an exciting new role, focused on building our capacity for medium-term, forward looking strategic research and analysis. You will play a key role in helping the Department identify and respond to key forward looking challenges and opportunities, and ensuring that emerging research in new fields of public policy (e.g. behavioural change, happiness and well-being) feed into departmental; analysis and policy design.

Housing Finance
You will maintain and develop an effective council housing finance system that would enable councils to retain their financial viability and provide an affordable outcome for tenants. Your advice will have huge financial implications as you will be responsible for advising on an asset valued at £6 billion. The work is high-profile and important to both CLG and HM Treasury Ministers.

Migration, Community Cohesion, and Social Enterprise
You will have good analytical, quantitative and influencing skills to help build our evidence base on the drivers of international migration and migrants’ settlement patterns at the local level; the impacts of migration on community cohesion, and the role of migration in driving economic performance at the local level and in promoting local economic development.

Regeneration and Economic Development Analysis
You will lead on providing economic advice and analysis on regeneration policy. The post involves developing the evidence base for regeneration programmes, ensuring that they deliver value for money and tackle the challenges faced in deprived neighbourhoods. This post will appeal to people who enjoy working in a demanding area and applying economics that will directly influence Ministerial decisions.

Analytical Services Directorate
Your role will be to provide high quality and high impact economic analysis and advice in one of the exciting policy areas across the Department. You will work closely with Ministers and senior policy officials on top priority projects of 3 to 12 months, operating flexibly with pace and minimal supervision. You should combine excellent analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and present key choices based on robust evidence.

The candidate profile
We are interested in candidates who can demonstrate the following:

Sound knowledge of economics and how to apply it to policy issues and real-world problems
Strong quantitative and numerical skills
Proven ability to deliver high-quality work in demanding circumstances
Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to develop constructive relationships with policy and analytical colleagues
The ability to write clearly and concisely, and explain analytical concepts and issues to a range of audiences including non-specialists

Other benefits include

32½ days annual leave plus bank and public holidays
generous pension scheme
flexible working
child care voucher scheme

Application
For an application pack, please fill the form below.

Closing date for applications
Noon 1 December 2008

Location: London, Sw1
Salary: £45,000 - £56,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 01/12/2008

Statistical Analyst - Leading Market Research Agency

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-11T16:23+00:00

Leading market research agency requires a talented statistician with strong people skills to support their account management teams. This is a varied and challenging role where you will be responsible for marketing positioning and segmentation projects, creating econometrics and brand choice models to evaluate the market mix, and using SPSS to conduct advanced multivariate analysis including conjoint and CHAID techniques.

Location: London
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Econometrician Media Agency

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-11T12:08+00:00

A rare and varied role for a talented Econometrician within one of the UK’s top media groups. Based in London, this role requires an individual who can combine strong technical abilities with good communication skills as you will work closely with account teams and clients alike, providing sophisticated analysis and explaining the “meaning behind the data”.

A strong ground in econometrics is essential, while exposure to any other analytical tours and methods will also be of use.

In return, you can expect a good salary, varied accounts develop your career with one of the top media names in the business.

Location: Central London
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 pa + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Insights Director - Database Marketing Agency

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-10T10:14+00:00

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading database marketing company with an enviable portfolio of clients.

The successful candidate will be responsible for customer segmentation, propensity modelling, customer profiling, geo-demographic evaluations and data mining.

You will capable of explaining complex issues to non-numerate audiences and have at sound experience of SAS/SPSS gained in a marketing database environment. Your ability to develop relationships is key, together with your 'can do' attitude.

This is a first class opportunity which will continuously challenge your analytical nature and offer management opportunities.

Location: Bristol
Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Planning Manager - Media Client

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-10T10:14+00:00

Fantastic opportunity for a talented analyst to become involved in one of the largest media companies in the UK.

This is a newly created, vital role within the strategic insights team where you will be responsible for developing insights and strategy to increase revenue stream across an exciting and broad range of product categories. You will be working alongside a talented and inspiring team of marketing, insights, communications and CRM professionals.

Applicants should have strong communication and statistical analysis skills gained within a market research agency, consultancy or clientside environment. You will be highly adept at applying insightful analytical solutions to solve and derive appropriate action to solve key business requirements. This will include marketing analytics, forecasting, creating predictive models, data sample selection and analysis of market research survey data.

Location: London
Salary: Up to £60,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Statistical Analyst - Leading Market Research Agency

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-10T10:14+00:00

Location: London
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Senior Research Analyst - Leading Market Research Agency

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-10T10:14+00:00

This is an excellent opportunity for a talented statistician looking to broaden their horizons with a rewarding and invigorating career in market research. Working for an internationally renowned market research and consulting company, you will play a key role in the provision of innovative B2B and consumer research solutions. You will support the Head of Research methodology using your expertise in the field to supply sampling, propensity scoring, weighting algorithms and survey design, applied in conjunction with innovative research methodologies to aid in driving powerful insights. Applicants should have a Master's degree or PHD in a relevant discipline. Experience in survey sampling would be a definite advantage. In return you will be rewarded with a completive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for career progression.

Location: West London
Salary: £28,000 - £45,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Business Development Manager

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-07T19:08+00:00

Our client a high profile National Charity, is looking to employ an experienced Business Development Manager who will be responsible for delivery of infrastructure support to local charity branches.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Developing systems to ensure that relevant contracting opportunities are acted upon correctly and provide support to local branches on the contracting process.

Promoting Best Practice and Effective Working throughout regional branches of the Charity to ensure that staff are equipped and supported to assist the Charity in Tendering, Data Analysis, Identifying Potential Partners and the brokering of Partnerships.

Developing and Maintaining excellent working relationships with the Charity’s Enterprises and Income Generation Division

Maintaining an excellent awareness of Policy and Practice affecting service development.

Keeping up to date with developments in relevant markets

Key Skills and Experience Required:

Excellent knowledge of commissioning and the tendering process

An understanding in public policy and practice effecting the awarding of public service contracts

Detailed knowledge of health, care and local government structures

Excellent communication skills

Prior experience of selling products and services to corporate/public sector buyers

The ideal candidate will have a not for profit background

If you feel you meet the above criteria and are interested in this exciting opportunity send your CV to (email address removed) as soon as possible to avoid missing out

Location: City of London
Salary: £32,337 - £37,846 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Credit Derivatives Trader Assistant - Fluent French

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-07T18:55+00:00

Location: City of London
Salary: negotiable
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Senior Economic & Market Analyst

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-07T09:42+00:00

We are looking for Senior Economic and Market Analysts to work for a client delivering key advice and services focused on the Utilities market. Vital to their continued successful growth and performance is the clarification and improvement of analysis and models for market monitoring. Based out of Central Belt Scotland these individuals will lead or be key members of a team focused on Utilities related analysis and reporting.

Ideally you will have worked in a Utilities, Oil & Gas, Telecommunications or Retail Organisation and focused on analysing and providing reports and recommendations to management or clients on market status and competitors. Alternatively you could be post-graduate qualified with experience of delivering industry research projects and looking for the next exciting step. You will have the ability to apply fresh ways of microeconomic or macroeconomic modelling, and data capture and analysis to provide a clearer picture of the current business environment and market issues.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate economist/analyst to truly contribute to the success of a new and fast-growing organisation with a truly different offering and perspective from others. If successful in this recruitment process you will significantly enhance your career prospects. Base salary is £30k to £60k with benefits depending on experience.

Location: Central Belt
Salary: £30,000 - £60,000 pa Depending on Experience
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 25/11/2008

Market and Data Analyst - Excel & Sap - Hertfordshire

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-06T18:17+00:00

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £20,000 - £25,000 pa EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Crm/direct Marketing/customer Insight Consultant - Nottingha

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-06T18:12+00:00

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £30,000 - £55,000 pa BENEFITS
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Senior Research Analyst

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-06T17:26+00:00

Our client a global management consultancy is seeking to appoint a Senior Research Analyst to work with health informatics teams from regions around the world to gather and standardise Healthcare metrics

The main responsibilities of the role include:

Handling data and adjusting information to compare and draw conclusions from

Liaising with senior mangers from external clients on a regular basis

Summarising, analysing and synthesising data and information and where necessary provide further research support to clients and internal consulting teams

Developing into a thought partner for consultants in articulating, scoping, and prioritising health system analytical needs

The skills required for the role include:

A working history in Healthcare either in the UK or abroad

Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a familiarity with statistical packages

A broad understanding of Healthcare trends and issues, both UK and international

An ability to undertake independent research and analysis of health system information

An undergraduate degree from a with demonstrated analytical expertise is essential

If you are interested in applying for this exciting opportunity then please forward your CV to (email address removed) as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Candidates with a postgraduate degree demonstrating analysis will be looked upon favourably

Location: City of London
Salary: £39,000 pa
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Economist

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-06T14:05+00:00

Seafish is a UK body providing research and promotional support to the seafood industry. The organisation has an innovative, ‘can do' approach which delivers a broad range of services and projects to stakeholders, including industry members and government. This is an opportunity for an experienced economist to join our economics department and contribute to the economics research and consulting programme which assists all elements of the seafood industry.

The Role

Design, plan and conduct a fisheries economics research programme, to fulfil the current and future needs of industry and fisheries managers at UK and EU level.
Manage and undertake economic research projects, to deliver high quality, relevant outputs to external and internal customers.
Prepare and deliver government and industry briefings to deliver pertinent economic advice in support of policy decision making.
Secure, manage, plan and carry out consulting projects on behalf of the fish industry, local or national government clients to produce economic reports and to generate income.
Provide economic and strategic input for various UK and EU strategic and economic initiatives to ensure that the expertise of Seafish Economics is included in findings that support policy decisions.

This post offers the opportunity to build on project management, modelling and business analysis skills, research and report writing, and build up profile within the industry and government through presenting research findings. You will work closely with members of industry in every type of seafood business, but with emphasis on the fishing fleet. There is scope to have a great deal of input into which projects you work on and how far you take them. Our involvement in research and analysis for the European Commission is increasing and work throughout the EU is likely to be required.

This post is based in our Edinburgh office. Travel throughout the UK, Europe and occasionally world wide will be required. Driving licence required.

The Candidate

First degree in economics, business management or other numerate degree.
Post graduate degree in economics or MBA an advantage.
Experience of research design, data collection, analysis, report writing, preparing and delivering presentations, working in project teams and working with industry customers. Preferable to have professional experience of the seafood industry.
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal. Report writing, chairing research groups and giving presentations are key parts of role.
Strong report writing skills are required, together with advanced skills in the use of software packages for project planning, financial and statistical analysis, economic modelling and presentations. Knowledge and experience of econometric software would be advantageous.
Data collection and statistical data analysis experience required.
Fisheries experience not required but this or natural resource economics would an advantage.
Applicants from EU and EEA countries welcome, fluent written and spoken English required.

For an informal chat, please contact Hazel Curtis,
Chief Economist, on 0131 524 8664.

Location: Edinburgh
Salary: £30,000 - £37,000 pa Depending on Skills and Experience
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing
Closing Date: Apply by 21/11/2008

Customer Insight Analysts SAS or Similar

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-06T13:00+00:00

Customer Insight Analysts – SAS or similar£20,000 - £40,000 Negotiable dependant on experienceNottinghamshire The Company: Our client is one of the most recognised and respected retails brands in the UK. They have a strong market position and impressive financial performance. Strategic initiatives are enabling the business to transform traditional operating methods, the key priority being firmly customer focussed. The Role: These represent truly exciting opportunities, through the commercial application of quantitative analytical techniques, they provide crucial expertise on such key issues as Customer profiling & segmentation, Loyalty schemes, KPI measurement, Sales forecasting etc. Requirements: To be successful in these roles, you will need to be highly numerate graduates able to demonstrate proven experience of applying statistical and related techniques, preferably from a Customer Insight and/or Marketing Analysis perspective. You will be accomplished in the use of relevant IT tools such as SAS, SPSS and/or SQL. You will have well developed communication and influencing skills representing the ability to explain complex issues in understandable terms at all levels within the company structure. Additional: Contact Teresa Cheeseman on 01892 510892 for further information or send your CV for a confidential discussion to (email address removed) Website: Should this role not be the right one for you, we specialise in Operational Research, Marketing and Statistical Analysis recruitment, so take a look at our website to for further career opportunities - (link removed)

Location: Nottinghamshire
Salary: £20,000 - £40,000 pa £20,000 - £40,000 Negotiable Doe
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Perm

Risk & Compliance - Insurance

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-05T17:44+00:00

Prestigious financial institution seeks high calibre individuals with the proven ability to build and develop effective internal and external working relationships, together with an understanding of the Insurance regulatory framework.
The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, which will be complemented by the gravitas essential to retain credibility with senior industry professionals. Superior analytical skills are essential and previous experience will ideally be gained from a risk management, audit, underwriting, or loss adjusting capacity. A strong controls focus and awareness of economic risk factors is essential and a relevant accountancy, legal or industry qualification will be an advantage.
The role is extremely challenging and will involve the development and maintenance of external relationships, and the analysis of information and risk across a variety of sectors and financial products.

Location: London
Salary: Attractive Package
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Management Office Strategy Analyst

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-05T15:27+00:00

The role:

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has an excellent opportunity for a professional and ambitious Strategy Analyst.

In this fast paced and high-impact role, you will respond proactively to requests for financial, economic and legal information from senior management and provide comprehensive research and analytical support to the Chief Executive and the wider team within the management office.

Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP

We are a leader among international law firms, providing business law advice of the highest quality throughout Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the US.

With over 2,400 lawyers in 26 key business centres around the world, we provide a comprehensive service to national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments.

Our international approach is founded on strong local capabilities and experience. We can build teams that are not limited by geographical boundaries or the specialisms of individuals, to deliver the highest standards of service wherever our clients need them.

We're a collegial firm - we work, learn and socialise together as one team. We're also truly international in both outlook and opportunity.

As a Management Office Strategy Analyst your main responsibilities will involve:

Interpreting the effects of macro-economic trends on the markets in which the firm operates to support the creation of firm and business unit strategy
Supporting the Chief Executive and other members of the management team in relation to ongoing projects and firm wide initiatives
Analysing internal, competitor and legal market data
Producing reports from the firm's knowledge management and information systems and creating and amending PowerPoint presentations and Excel spreadsheets

As a Management Office Strategy Analyst your skills and qualifications will ideally include:

Considerable experience as an analyst or consultant working in an international context and producing high quality data analysis (financial, economic, political, legal data)
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
A strong understanding of macro-economic analysis coupled with an interest in, and understanding of international business developments
Well-developed information research skills supported by excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines

What we will be looking for in you:

Undaunted by the prospect of working with, and influencing decision making at the senior level, you will be a confident self-starter with the strong commercial acumen and analytical skills that will help ensure Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP has the accurate information it needs to continue being a leading international law firm.

We are an equal opportunities employer and consider job applicants on their merits. Therefore we welcome applications from all suitably qualified individuals, regardless of background.

Location: London
Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Ongoing

Operational Risk Specialist

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-04T17:52+00:00

High calibre risk professional with superior academics, to include an advanced degree in risk management, financial engineering or another numerical subject sought by this prestigious financial institution.
The successful candidate will have a sound operational risk background, strong knowledge of the Basel II requirements for banks and familiarity with insurance solvency and reporting requirements. Preferred experience will come from a risk consulting environment, although consideration will also be given to suitable individuals with risk management or risk architecture experience gained from a banking environment. In addition to a superior level of technical knowledge, the ideal individual will be a good communicator with proven presentation and influencing skills, a high level of analytical ability and the gravitas essential to retain credibility amongst high calibre peers and external counterparties.
This is an extremely high profile role offering excellent development opportunities. Remit is broad and, whilst acting as subject matter expert for operational risk framework issues, the successful candidate will undertake risk assessments in a project environment and be responsible for the production of written reports for circulation to a wide audience of finance professionals.

Location: London
Salary: Excellent Package
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Financial Reporting Manager

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-04T14:28+00:00

Part/qualified accountant, ideally IAQ qualified, sought to manage statutory and regulatory reporting requirements for CIFs and the production and distribution of manual calculations for complex bonds.
This is a senior role requiring a high level of technical capability. As such, significant experience gained from a similar environment is essential. Responsibilities will include monitoring regulatory and legislative changes and ensuring the subsequent delivery of process and system changes, providing technical regulatory advice and assistance where appropriate and managing the delivery of manual effective interest (EIR) calculations and journals. Previous experience will be gained from the financial services sector, with preference given to applicants with exposure to a Third Party Administration environment.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of systems literacy, including advanced Excel and, ideally, VBA; strong problem solving skills and effective communication and people management skills.

Location: Manchester
Salary: Excellent Package
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Permanent

Senior Credit Risk Analyst - Basel - Notts

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-04T10:25+00:00

CREDIT RISK ANALYST / RISK ANALYST - BASEL / SCORECARD / SAS / SPSS - EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY IN NOTTINGHAM PAYING UP TO £35,000 WITH EXCELLENT BENEFITS!!!!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading household organisation in the heart of Nottingham. With training and career progression opportunities in place this is an opportunity not to be missed! If you are an experienced Credit Risk Analyst then read on.

You will need to have excellent credit scoring experience and a thorough knowledge of Customer Acquisition and Credit Granting process. You should also have a proven working knowledge of statistical packages such as SAS, SPSS or similar and also BASEL. Also preferred is the ability to understand, use and train others in the principles of Credit Risk management.

To find out more about the role call Natalie on 0870 2000 210 or send your CV to (email address removed) immediately!

Circle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 pa EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Crm Data Analyst - Sap/crm/analyst - Hertfordshire

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-04T10:24+00:00

To support those countries who will start to collect Customer, Sales and Stock data files from their direct customers into the CRM for the first time.

Answer technical questions the direct customers may have

Test the trial data that will be provided by the direct customers prior to the go-live, and subsequently provide feedback and advice

Assist with data issues, particularly those that arise due to the necessary de-duplication of customer details

To monitor the KPI's that will be set for each country for the collection of Customer Sales and Stock data files from direct customers.

To support the increase in CRM data coverage

CRM Reporting

Act as CRM "evangelist" to boost CRM data utilization for business reporting

Plan and execute the actions needed to introduce the CRM/BW reports

Location: Hertfordshire
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 pa EXCELLENT BENEFITS
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration:

Data Administrator Customer Insight

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-03T17:13+00:00

Data Administrator – Customer Insight To £34,000 + BenefitsLondon, W6 The Company: Our client is one of the world’s most recognised and respected brands. They have very successful businesses in sectors ranging from telco, to transport, to travel, to leisure and financial services. They have a central internal marketing and customer insight team aimed at identifying new business opportunities from an enriched understanding of their customers. The Role: This represents an exciting opportunity to work across a wide spectrum of businesses providing a unique service. You will ensure the up to date and timely availability of Insight data for analysis purposes via working with group companies and 3^rd party data services providers. Requirements: Your Data skills will be sound including data quality, extraction, data refresh and audit. Equally as important are your project planning, management and delivery skills. Experience of customer data management and database marketing, or at least an understanding of the principles, would be beneficial. Good with detail, a self starter and very good interpersonal skills. Additional: Contact Teresa Cheeseman on 01892 510892 for further information or send your CV for a confidential discussion to (email address removed) Website: Should this role not be the right one for you, we specialise in Operational Research, Marketing and Statistical Analysis recruitment, so take a look at our website to for further career opportunities - (link removed)

Location: London
Salary: £34,000 pa £34,000 + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Perm

Customer Insight / Data Analyst SAS, SPSS or Similar

The Supply Curve — 2008-11-03T16:58+00:00

Customer Insight / Data Analyst – SAS, SPSS or similarTo £30,000 + BenefitsLondon, W6 The Company: Our client is one of the world’s most recognised and respected brands. They have very successful businesses in sectors ranging from telco, to transport, to travel, to leisure and financial services. They have a central internal marketing and customer insight team aimed at identifying new business opportunities from an enriched understanding of their customers. The Role: This represents an exciting opportunity to work across a wide spectrum of businesses providing a unique service. You will be responsible for undertaking the wide spread and thorough analysis of the Insight customer data in order to identify patterns and themes manifesting themselves in the data and to use statistical models to leverage the knowledge and insight contained within the data. Requirements: You will need to be a high calibre Analyst, a graduate with a numerate discipline (statistics, mathematics etc) and have proven customer data analysis experience. Highly proficient in SAS, SPSS or similar to deliver analysis / models, you will display highly developed data analysis and interpretation skills. You will display a positive ‘can do’ attitude and be both a subject matter expert and team player. Additional: Contact Teresa Cheeseman on 01892 510892 for further information or send your CV for a confidential discussion to (email address removed) Website: Should this role not be the right one for you, we specialise in Operational Research, Marketing and Statistical Analysis recruitment, so take a look at our website to for further career opportunities - (link removed)

Location: London
Salary: £30,000 pa £30,000 + Benefits
Type: Permanent
Starting: Immediately
Duration: Perm