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CLS Group in Greater London is seeking a VP, HR Technology to oversee the management and optimization of Human Resources systems and data operations. The role includes leading teams, ensuring data accuracy, integrating systems, and continuously improving HR processes, particularly during the transition from UKG Pro to Oracle HCM.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in HR systems, a strong understanding of data governance, and proficiency in tools like Power BI. The company offers inclusive benefits, including 25 holiday days, 2 paid volunteer days, and a hybrid working model.

CLS Group is seeking an IT Security Third Party Monitor & Compliance lead in London to establish and run a new Third‑Party Security Monitoring team. You will drive optimization of security obligations, ensure regulatory alignment, and oversee remediation with critical suppliers.

The role requires extensive experience in third‑party security risk management, vendor oversight, and leadership in regulated environments, partnering with Procurement, Legal and Risk functions.

• Functional Title: IT Security Third Party Monitor & Compliance
• Department: IT Security
• Reports To: Executive Director, Head of IT Sec Transformation
• Location: London

• Lead the set‑up, development and management of the new Third‑Party Security Monitoring team, including fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement, for example:
• Team building, mentorship, and development for high‑performing critical Third‑Party Security Monitoring specialists in support of the overall security strategy.
• Drive the operationalisation and continuous monitoring of critical Third‑Party supplier security obligations, ensuring compliance with CLS security requirements.
• Play a leading role in the set‑up of the operational monitoring regime in respect of the recently established “Security Delivery Obligations”
• Operate this monitoring regime, including ensuring appropriate design and operational effectiveness of these obligations, as outlined in the Customer Security Document (CSD).
• Ensure the third party has clear remediation plans for any areas of non‑compliance identified in this testing
• Review a critical Third‑Party supplier's security processes and documentation, ensuring these processes and documentation align with CLS standards, CSD requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Set up and operate governance processes, with supporting metrics and performance indicators, in respect of the new third party monitoring regime
• Liaise extensively with required internal stakeholders (e.g., IT Security Teams, Procurement, Legal, Risk etc) and the critical Third‑Party supplier stakeholders.

• Oversee the Critical Third‑Party Supplier Security Monitoring team, driving innovation and ensuring the team has a clear understanding of its roles and responsibilities, and how they contribute and align to CLS's overall IT Security Function.
• Lead Critical Third‑Party Supplier Security Monitoring transformation programs and implement robust security monitoring solutions that establish a strong foundation for CLS's IT Security Function.
• Identify Critical Third‑Party Supplier Security Monitoring priorities to establish and strengthen a robust security team, by focusing efforts on tailoring work and programs for CLS specific needs.
• Drive strategic influence and foster strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders. For example, engaging with Procurement, Legal, Risk, other IT Security departments, and critical third‑party suppliers themselves to ensure effective security oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement of supplier security posture.
• Experience in third‑party security risk management, vendor oversight, or security governance (12-15 years), including ~8-10 years in a leadership role managing third‑party security relationships.
• Experience in:
• Leading team adherence to operational and compliance standards within highly regulated environments.
• Reporting on team performance and project progress to senior management, translating technical insights.
• Representing the team in governance forums or committees, providing expert input and driving outcomes.
• Understand, interpret and apply regulatory requirements, compliance and industry standards as pertains to critical Third‑Party supplier Security Monitoring and Compliance.

At CLS, we celebrate inclusion and consider this to be one of our strongest assets. We are committed to fostering an environment in which everyone feels comfortable to be who they are, and inclusion is valued. All employees have access to our inclusive benefits, including:

• Holiday - UK/Asia: 25 holiday days and 3 ‘life days’ (in addition to bank holidays). US: 23 holiday days.
• 2 paid volunteer days so that you can actively support causes within your community that are important to you.
• Generous parental leave policies to ensure you can enjoy valuable time with your family.
• Parental transition coaching programmes and support services.
• Wellbeing and mental health support resources to ensure you are looking after yourself, and able to support others.
• Employee Networks (including our Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network and Pride Network) in support of our organisational commitment to embrace and always be learning more about inclusivity.
• Hybrid working to promote a healthy work/life balance, enabling employees to work collaboratively in the office when needed and work from home when they don’t.
• Active support of flexible working for all employees where possible.
• Monthly ‘Heads Down Days’ with no meetings across the whole company.
• Generous non‑contributory pension provision for UK/Asia employees, and 401K match from CLS for US employees.
• Private medical insurance and dental coverage.
• Social events that give you opportunities to meet new people and broaden your network across the organisation.
• Discounts and savings and cashback across a wide range of categories including health and retail for UK employees.
• Discounted Gym membership – Complete Body Gym Discount/Sweat equity program for US employees.
• All employees have access to Discover – our comprehensive learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
• Access to frequent development sessions on a number of topics to help you be successful and develop your career at CLS.

CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day.

Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardisation for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.

CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.

Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values – Protect, Improve, Grow – underpin everything that we do at CLS and define and shape a supportive and inclusive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to be open and forward‑thinking.

• Functional Title: Google Workspace Operations Lead
• Department: Technology
• Reports To: Head of Cloud & Automation

The role will provide 2nd and 3rd line operational ownership and support for the CLS Google Workspace contingency tenants as an SME in the toolsets. You will be responsible for liaising with other stakeholders across technology and the business to deliver the solution into production, ensuring all requirements for operational supportability are met. On an ongoing basis you will oversee day-to-day management of the platform, responsible for maintenance, invocation and failback of the services.

• Manage the toolset including Google Admin Console, Gmail, Drive, Docs, Meet, Chat, Calendar, and Google Cloud Identity.
• Maintain and provide SME‑level infrastructure support for Google Workspace services.
• Govern and manage configuration of the Google Workspace environment.
• Train other support resources in the operation and invocation of the platform.
• Perform general housekeeping and administration of the Google Workspace environment for all applications.
• Maintain and update all required key controls and audit requirements across the environment.
• Perform vendor management activities alongside internal stakeholders.
• Provide Business‑As‑Usual (BAU) support across all applications.
• Drive change and recommend improvements across the platform.
• Ensure BAU service is prioritised, and respond to incidents, problems and service requests efficiently without negatively impacting SLAs and reporting metrics.
• Participate in scheduled Disaster Recovery testing and provide SME support for Google Workspace applications where required.
• Create, maintain, and review operational processes and support documentation.
• Drive observability and automation enhancements to improve efficiency of managing the service.
• Participate in on‑call and planned weekend work as required.

• Proven career working with, managing, and supporting an enterprise‑wide Google Workspace environment.
• Google Workspace certification.
• Comparable knowledge of the M365 tools.
• Understanding of ITIL processes and their use within a financial services organisation.
• Strong service‑oriented mindset, consistently delivering a high level of service to the business.
• Excellent time‑management and organisational skills.

We are a small company with a big mandate, so every person is essential to our success. We are committed to employing and retaining the most talented and dedicated people. Our work environment is designed around quality outcomes, not output. The FX market would cease to function without our services, and we take pride in keeping it running smoothly.

We are different from other financial institutions in that we have a flatter and more transparent structure with accessible leadership. You will be seen, heard and empowered to develop your career.

We are a purpose‑driven organisation, with an inclusive culture that focuses on doing what is right. The well‑being of our people is as important to us as the resilience of our systems. In addition to encouraging our people to ‘locate for your day,’ we run a range of initiatives that support employees’ sense of belonging and physical, emotional and mental wellbeing.

• Vacation/annual leave: 25 days in UK/Asia + 3 life days; 23 days in US + 3 life days.
• Private medical and dental cover and life insurance.
• Generous pension contributions in the UK and Asia; matching 401(k) in the US.
• Paid volunteer days.
• 'Locate for your day' hybrid working – 2 days a week in office.
• Access to Discover – our learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
• Paid parental leave / coaching and support.
• 'Heads down days' with no meetings on the last Friday of every month.
• Diversity Council / affinity groups (Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network, Parents & Caregivers Network, Sustainability Network).
• Social events.

CLS Group in London isn’t specified in the ad, but CLS is the organisation at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. They invite you to join as a Google Workspace Operations Lead to own 2nd and 3rd line operations for Google Workspace contingency tenants, ensuring production readiness, maintenance, and incident response.

The role supports cross-functional stakeholders and requires strong ITIL-aligned service delivery.

Assistant Vice President, IT Financial Management

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About CLS:

CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day.

Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.

CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.

Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values – Protect, Improve, Grow – underpin everything that we do at CLS and define and shape a supportive and inclusive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to be open and forward-thinking.

Job information:

• Functional title - IT Financial Management (Technology planning and strategy)
• Department – Office of the CIO
• Report to – ED, Head of IT Financial Management

• Tracking and reporting on the financial records for the Technology Division, including IT Security. Report on all cost variances, investigating all cost saving opportunities.
• Review meetings with Finance of Technology monthly accounts, in preparation for review at leadership meetings. Report on Technology’s financial KPI’s.
• Support annual budget process with, working with key stakeholders in Finance and Technology to complete the budget within the outlined Group Finance Management timeline.
• Review all purchase requisitions within Technology across both Project and BAU. Ensure these all have the necessary approvals and are tracked against the correct budget.
• Support senior leadership approval meetings for both the CIO and Head of IT Transformation & Change Management. Including agendas and minutes.
• Cost analysis reporting.
• Data gathering, cleansing and analysis.
• General support the Office of the Chief Information Office. The Office of the CIO are the ‘right hand’ to the CIO, responsible for the operational and strategic management of IT. The team works collaboratively across IT and the wider organization to drive strategy and functional performance.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions)
• Understanding of accounting and financial management principles
• Familiarity with Procurement and Vendor processes
• Attention to detail, with the ability to spot numerical errors and data inconsistencies
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills, both verbally and written

We are a small company with a big mandate, so every person is essential to our success. We are also committed to employing and retaining the most talented and dedicated people.

What makes us interesting goes beyond our competitive salaries and great benefits. Our work environment is designed around quality outcomes, not output. The FX market would cease to function without our services, and we take pride in being responsible for keeping it running smoothly.

We are different from other financial institutions in that we have a flatter and more transparent structure with accessible leadership. You will be seen, heard and empowered to develop your career.

We are a purpose-driven organization, with an inclusive culture that focuses on doing what is right. The well-being of our people is as important to us as the resilience of our systems. In addition to encouraging our people to ‘locate for their day,’ we run a range of initiatives that support employees’ sense of belonging and physical, emotional and mental well-being.

Our extensive benefits for employees typically include:

• Vacation/annual leave: 25 days in UK/Asia + 3 life days, 23 in US + 3 life days
• Private medical and dental cover and life insurance
• Generous pension contributions in the UK and Asia; matching 401(k) in the US
• ‘Locate for your day’ hybrid working – 2 days a week in office.
• Access to Discover – our learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
• Paid parental leave / Coaching and support services
• ‘Heads down days’ with no meetings on the last Friday of every month
• Diversity Council / Affinity groups (Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network, Parents & Caregivers Network, Sustainability Network)
• Social events

Awards:

• The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 / Big Company / The Sunday Times Awards
• Third place in Britain’s Healthiest Workplace 2022 / Medium Company / Vitality Awards

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CLS is the trusted party at the centre of the global FX ecosystem. Utilized by thousands of counterparties, CLS makes FX safer, smoother and more cost effective. Trillions of dollars’ worth of currency flows through our systems each day.

Created by the market for the market, our unrivalled global settlement infrastructure reduces systemic risk and provides standardization for participants in many of the world’s most actively traded currencies. We deliver huge efficiencies and savings for our clients: in fact, our approach to multilateral netting shrinks funding requirements by over 96% on average, so clients can put their capital and resources to better use.

CLS products are designed to enable clients to manage risk most effectively across the full FX lifecycle – whether through more efficient processing tools or market intelligence derived from the largest single source of FX executed data available to the market.

Our ambition to make a positive difference starts with our people. Our values – Protect, Improve, Grow – underpin everything that we do at CLS and define and shape a supportive and inclusive working environment in which everyone is encouraged to be open and forward-thinking

• Functional title – Test Analyst
• Department – Global Testing Services & IAM
• Report to - Director

• Team Leadership : Lead and manage a medium-sized team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality outputs and adherence to compliance standards. Develop operational initiatives, frameworks, and processes to support team objectives.
• Project Test delivery Management : Oversee the planning and execution of end-to-end testing of projects, ensuring that correct requirements are considered and integrated into project plans. Manage test execution, defect resolution, and risk mitigation.
• Process Improvement : Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the team, for efficient process. Ensure compliance with organizational processes and standards.
• Stakeholder Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including business analysts, architects, PMO, vendors and business users. Represent the team in working group meetings and collaborate effectively to achieve project goals.
• Innovation and Best Practices : Introduce innovative solutions and best practices to enhance testing processes and project outcomes. Stay abreast of technology trends and apply relevant advancements to improve team performance.
• Autonomous Decision-Making : Work autonomously, utilizing advanced knowledge to make informed decisions and provide expert-level support to the team. Ensure timely delivery of projects and manage resources effectively.
• Training and Development : Foster a culture of continuous learning and development within the team. Provide training opportunities, conduct knowledge-sharing sessions, and support team members in their professional growth.
• Risk Manager: Driving behaviours to foster a risk-aware and risk intelligent culture where employees recognize their role as risk managers and the importance of the control framework. Proactively identifies and manages risks as 1LOD.

• At least 10 years of experience working in the field of IT to demonstrate sufficient knowledge on SDLC, IT Security challenges, Operation/support challenges and industrial standards on project end to end execution within a finance / banking environment
• At least 5 years of strong practical experience of leading testing initiatives, experience on producing effective Test Artifacts and monitoring of test execution
• Experience and knowledge on Infrastructure, Networking, Hosting setup, Monitoring, Performance indicators, System Failure and Recover, Disaster Recovery, IT Security and Operational supports
• Hands-on experience of delivering complex IT change projects in a fast-moving organization
• Experience of managing or working with teams within an offshore service model with different time zones
• Experience of managing large team sizes and execution of complex projects with multiple parties
• Knowledge of 3lines of defense, Risk and Audit culture.
• Bachelor and/or master’s degree in business, Finance, Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
• Certification on ISTQB and knowledge on TMMI

We are a small company with a big mandate, so every person is essential to our success. We are also committed to employing and retaining the most talented and dedicated people.

What makes us interesting goes beyond our competitive salaries and great benefits. Our work environment is designed around quality outcomes, not output. The FX market would cease to function without our services, and we take pride in being responsible for keeping it running smoothly.

We are different from other financial institutions in that we have a flatter and more transparent structure with accessible leadership. You will be seen, heard and empowered to develop your career.

We are a purpose-driven organization, with an inclusive culture that focuses on doing what is right. The well-being of our people is as important to us as the resilience of our systems. In addition to encouraging our people to ‘locate for their day,’ we run a range of initiatives that support employees’ sense of belonging and physical, emotional and mental well-being.

• Vacation/annual leave: 25 days in UK/Asia + 3 life days, 23 in US + 3 life days
• Private medical and dental cover and life insurance
• Generous pension contributions in the UK and Asia; matching 401(k) in the US
• ‘Locate for your day’ hybrid working – 2 days a week in office.
• Access to Discover – our learning platform with 1000+ courses from LinkedIn Learning.
• Paid parental leave / Coaching and support services
• ‘Heads down days’ with no meetings on the last Friday of every month
• Diversity Council / Affinity groups (Women’s Forum, Black Employee Network, Pride Network, Parents & Caregivers Network, Sustainability Network)
• Social events

• The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023 & 2024 / Big Company / The Sunday Times Awards
• Third place in Britain’s Healthiest Workplace 2022 / Medium Company / Vitality Awards