Senior Manager – Design & Development SQL (Sup Tech)

The Senior Manager – Design & Development (SupTech) will play a critical role design, development, testing, implementing and enhancements of the SupTech platform, related technology stacks and other applications based on DevSecOps pipeline software delivery . The role encompasses analyzing technical functional designs, designing and developing banking/insurance regulatory forms and workflows, work with data modellers and data engineers to prepare for data ingestion and ensuring the platform’s and solution’s continuous improvement to meet the Bank’s objectives. The role also involves performing modern software development, fostering innovation, ensuring code quality, promoting collaboration via agile practices, providing effective support and resolution, and driving continuous improvement within the team while aligning technical decisions with the overall Bank’s objectives.

Threshold Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems or related fields. Professional certification or relevant courses/trainings (e.g. Java Spring Boot, Agile/Scrum, AI/ML) would be an advantage.

Experience:

Minimum of 7 years of hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring Boot, and SQL

Proven track record in providing enhancement and maintaining enterprise-level platforms or modules.

Technical Skills:

Deep proficiency in one or more modern programming languages commonly used in microservices development and experience with back-end frameworks (e.g., Java with Spring Boot, Python with Flask/FastAPI, Node.js, Go, PHP).

In-depth understanding and knowledge of microservices architecture, modular architecture, cloud-native development, cloud platforms and services, containerization and orchestration, and API design and management.

Extensive knowledge and expertise in relational database management systems like MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or SQL Server and NoSQL databases like MongoDB or Redis.

Proficiency in source code version control and collaboration tools, such as BitBucket and JIRA.

Strong analytical skills, with experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and troubleshooting complex issues.

Knowledge of data investigation and incident resolution processes.

Preferred Skills:

Experience with SupTech/RegTech platforms or similar regulatory compliance systems and solutions. Knowledge in XBRL and XML.

Familiarity with banking and insurance regulatory business processes.

Development Skills:

Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and tools like JIRA.

Expertise in development environments, including IDEs, code control, unit testing, design, and documentation.

Experience with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.

Please contact Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Manager – Strategic Foresight & Futures : Banking Strategy

JD to follow shortly meanwhile please contact

Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Assistant Director – Offsite Examination AML/CFT Supervision

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop a workforce that will design and synthesize AML/CFT quantitative inherent risk data received through supervisory systems and qualitative control assessments and analysis from examiners into a supervisory intelligence system.
  • Oversee the development of intelligent tools for gathering, processing and presenting focused analysis of AML/CFT risks at licensed financial institutions (LFIs), and for directing and enabling decision-making on a risk-based approach.
  • Create and maintain data scoring risk models to assess AML/CFT inherent threats and vulnerabilities of LFIs and internal risk management, with a view to compliance, safety, soundness and integrity.
  • Utilize inputs from completed onsite examinations to conduct further offsite analysis and provide recommendations for corrective action/special examinations as appropriate.
  • Drive and manage the scheduling of supervisory activities, including examination cycles, industry workshops, offsite analysis, thematic reviews and other supervisory interventions based on risk analysis produced. This is at minimum an annual planning exercise of the department’s calendar objectives, but requires quarterly updates.
  • Initiate novel thinking and processes with regard to data analytics, information processing and decision support.
  • Ensure examiners and other staff are trained and skilled at using and understanding the data analytics platforms and processes.
  • To manage a team of staff all dedicated to AML/CFT risk analysis and oversight and work closely with compliance and examination team in agreeing and prioritizing supervisory interventions.

Full JD is available please contact

Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Director – Strategic Foresight and Futures : Banking

The Director – Foresight is responsible for leading the foresight function, ensuring the integration of future foresight methodologies into the organization’s long-term strategic direction. The role involves identifying and analyzing mega trends (social, technological, environmental, economic, and political), conducting advanced scenario planning, and driving foresight-driven insights to enhance economic resilience and regulatory preparedness. The position requires close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to embed foresight thinking into The Bank’s Future Foresight Strategy and strategic planning initiatives.

Threshold Qualifications

  • Master’s or Ph.D in Economics, Strategic Foresight, Public Policy, Finance, or a related field.

Years & Nature of Experience

  • 10 – 12 years of experience with at least 8+ years in foresight, strategy, central banking or economic roles.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.
  • Extensive experience in leading foresight programs, conducting scenario analysis, and integrating foresight into policy frameworks.

For the full JD and to discuss please contact rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Lead Specialist – Enforcement : Banking

The role holder is responsible for managing and supporting the enforcement actions to promote and protect the stability and integrity of the financial system. The role holder upholds the legislation and regulations regarding the protection of the financial system by recommending to remove individuals from designated functions to ensure they will no longer pose a threat to depositors’ and policyholders’ interests. The role holder imposes administrative and/or financial sanctions and penalties, that acts as a deterrent to others from committing violations

Years & Nature of Experience

  • Bachelors degree in a relevant field such as Law, Finance, Management, an MBA or relevant subject
  •  5-8 years’ work experience preferably in a Ministry, Banking or Financial entity
  • Knowledge & Experience of a variety of Financial and Banking systems & Applications

For the full JD and to discuss please contact Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Senior Specialist – Design & Development (SQLPower)- Banking

The Senior Specialist – Design & Development (SQLPower) will play a critical role in supporting, maintaining, and enhancing the SupTech modules within the SQLPower platform. The role encompasses providing advanced-level support, analyzing business processes, delivering system solutions, and ensuring the platform’s continuous improvement to meet the Bank’s objectives.

Threshold Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in or in Computer Sciences / IT / Engineering / Systems or a related field or relevant subject.

Experience:

  • Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in Core Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.
  • Proven track record in providing support for enterprise-level platforms or modules.

Technical Skills:

  • Proficiency in SQLPower Platform, Java, Spring Boot, and SQL.
  • Strong analytical skills, with experience conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and troubleshooting complex issues.
  • Knowledge of data investigation and incident resolution processes.

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with SupTech platforms or similar regulatory systems.
  • Familiarity with financial and regulatory business processes.

For the full JD and to discuss please contact Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Assistant Legal Counsel – Legislation, Regulation and Policy : Banking

Provide support required for the review and documentation of rules, regulation and legislation and recommend improvements, as appropriate, whilst considering development both regionally and internationally.

Responsibilities
▪ Provide legal guidance and advice on: 1. legislations, regulations, and policies in very specific Banking core business areas, financial services regulatory experience is recommended with deep understanding of at least one of these areas: prudential/supervision, AMLCTF, market conduct, money and capital markets, or payment systems; or 2. Corporate and International Matters; or 3. Litigation

Threshold Qualifications
▪ Bachelor’s Degree in Law.
Job Title
Assistant Legal Counsel – Legislation, Regulation and Policy Department

JOB PURPOSE
Provide support required for the review and documentation of rules, regulation and legislation and recommend improvements, as appropriate, whilst considering development both regionally and internationally. Responsibilities
▪ Provide legal guidance and advice on: 1. legislations, regulations, and policies in very specific Banking core business areas, financial services regulatory experience is recommended with deep understanding of at least one of these areas: prudential/supervision, AML/CTF, market conduct, money and capital markets, or payment systems; or 2. Corporate and International Matters; or 3. Litigation.

Years & Nature of Experience
▪ A minimum of 4  – 6 years of relevant experience. Experience as in-house legal counsel and/or at a large law firm. Preferably 7+ years of experience.
▪ Financial services regulatory experience recommended and one of the following areas of expertise is also required: prudential/supervision, AML/CTF, market conduct, money and capital markets, or payment systems.

For the full JD and to discuss please contact Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

 

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Chief Learning Officer

Banking Academy

We are looking for an experienced L&D expert who will be able to create a centre of excellence for the Financial Sector

Responsibilities

  • Creating brand positioning of thought leader
  • Connecting with industry partners
  • Setting of strategy for L&D
  • Strategic projects
  • Culture of learning organization

Commercial

  • Financial discussion
  • Develop competencies for financial sectors
  • Work with Innovation for learning Tech Innovation

 

You will probably have no less than 15 years experienced gained in training/education sector preferably in banking or financial industry and at least 5 years has been in a senior management role.

Should possess an innovative and thoughtful perspective on the education needs of banking and financial sector.

Please contact me to discuss – rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Re Executive Compensation Consultant – Top of the market package

We are retained to by one of our long standing consulting clients to search for an outstanding  Executive Compensation consultant.

They have an established and growing practice, the team has extensive experience of all aspects of executive remuneration and provides a full service offering from benchmarking, through policy design, shareholder consultation and legal implementation

Salary will be at the top of the market and an early track to partnership (which will offer significant rewards) for the right person in circa 5 years.

Please contact me in confidence to discuss Robin Rowe rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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Advisor to the Governor – Banking Supervision

 

Act as an advisor to the Governor on Banking and Insurance Supervision and Financial Stability.  In addition, advise on other areas and issues related to strategy, operations, people capabilities, project management and relationship management and relations with international organizations and standard-setting bodies.

Communications Internal & External

  • All functions for matters pertaining to scope of the role
  • Government and Statutory Departments
  • Financial Institutions
  • International Organizations
  • Consultants
  • Media

Experience

  • 15+ years of experience with at least 10 years of experience in a similar role

For the full JD and further information please contact rrowe@chatworthrowe.co.uk

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