Description: Financial Analyst required for Permanent role with Top Financial Services Company in Dublin City Centre.
The roles require a numerical and statistical background and a proven ability to work with data. Previous experience in risk management and risk modelling would be desired, but not essential.
• Third Level qualification in mathematics, statistics or another related discipline including a significant numerical element.
• Ability to interpret and understand the results of analysis.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience of working both on own initiative and as part of a high performance team.
• An interest in, and aptitude for, problem solving.
• Excellent computer skills: Word/Excel/PowerPoint and experience of, or willingness to learn, SAS.
• Business acumen with an ability to challenge existing methodologies and procedures, recommend solutions using new ideas and technology.
• Results orientated and proven track record in accuracy, timeliness and quality.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 2-3 years Business Analysis experience within a Bank or Financial Organisation.


Apply now for more details on the Role to Nollaig@eolas.ie

Description: IT Security Lead Analyst

Overview:
Excellent client looking IT Security Lean Analyst responsible for overseeing the IT security standards, policies and procedures appropriate to the Information Security needs of the company

Job Description:
• Responsible for overseeing the IT security standards, policies and procedures appropriate to the Information Security needs of the company.
• Overall system security Design Authority for the system security architecture.
• Responsible for design of security processes, security technical subsystems and components, implementation and integration within overall wider systems, projects and third parties accessing technologies.
• Presentation of security approach and designs to senior management and IT colleagues
• Maintain awareness and understanding of applicable EU, state and industry regulations and aligning risk controls and technology with them
• Ensuring business understanding of key IT security risks and IT risk strategies and their impact through effective communication, awareness raising and training initiatives
• Responsible for the development and presentation of security related policies and documentation.
• Leading the process of defining the security design of all IT systems, including high level and detailed design planning and/or reviews
• Maintain a deep understanding of infrastructure IT security and risk trends as well as a high level of expertise around enterprise products and technologies
• Provide continuity and consistency in all major IT security solution decisions.
• Provide input to develop and maintain the IT Strategy.
• Work with the Applications and Infrastructure Architects to determine how technology can be applied to meet business needs.
• Maintain knowledge and deep expertise in the technology security and risk landscape relevant to the company
• Resolve high-level functional issues as they emerge.
• An active “agent for change” in the organization.
• Develop and maintain strong business relationships with each business area.
• Support and contribute to other management processes and disciplines within IT and business areas: Examples are …
o Service Portfolio, Availability, Release, Change, Service Validation and Test, Incident, Event, Problem, Access and Identity
• With Job Rotation, responsibilities may be extended to include other applications and the successful candidate will need to skill-up to have a working knowledge of these applications
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.
Education and experience:
• Degree in business computer science or a related field.
• At least seven years of secure system design and implementation.
• Deep understanding and application of the security disciplines, processes, concepts and best practices.
• Deep understanding and application of secure network design, secure information architecture, secure internet service delivery.
• Working knowledge of TOGAF (nice to have).
• Previous experience with initiating and maintaining strategic relationships both internally and externally, using strong influencing skills to achieve business goals.
• A good understanding of business operations and the commercial viability and impact of technical / professional decisions on the performance of the organisation.
• Driver of high standards for individual, team and organisational accomplishment and delivering desired results.
• Proven track record with dealing with complex issues, proactively and in a timely fashion, along with the ability to communicate complex information to others.
• Extensive experience in building and maintaining relationships (both internal and external) with excellent influencing and negotiation skills.
• Highly motivated individual with strong leadership and technical problem solving skills.
• ITIL Certification to Manager Level is desirable.



Remuneration Package:
Excellent salary and career progression

Description: IT Security – IT Risk Analysis

Please forward an updated CV to Peter@eolas.ie for immediate
consideration

Description: My Dublin City Centre Financial Services client currently requires an experienced Business Process Analyst with experience of Transfer Agency to join their expanding team.

SUMMARY
• Analyzes operations procedures, processes, and problems to identify areas for automation or improved workflow.
• Reviews workflow to evaluate effectiveness and proposes system changes to improve productivity.
• Interacts with staff in analyzing existing operational procedures and interpreting how client needs can be better met.
• Details client and business requirements for management approval.
• Works as part of the project team to design, UAT and roll out projects.
• Supplies operational support to users for new and existing systems.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Reviews existing procedures, processes, and problems and recommends where automation or improved processes can be implemented.
• Investigates and identifies root causes of errors.
• Re-engineers processes to ensure that client needs are met and efficient processes are in place.
• Interacts with staff in systems and operations to formulate and implement solutions to improve processing.
• Determines business requirements. Prepares feasibility and cost effectiveness proposals for the docket meetings
• Helps management priorties workload to meet urgent client requests and emergency fixes and longer term solutions
• Creates and writes procedures for manual workflow or system changes for the work area.
• Coordinates testing of new systems and system modifications in accordance with NT’s SDLC Policy.
• Writes proposals for system changes/enhancements. Implements new efficiencies to improve accuracy and timeliness and reduce costs.
• Works on the implementing of tactical solutions and looks to insure the company strategic goals are being followed in line with Northern Trust project frontier.
• Coordinates work station set up, selecting appropriate technology.
• Instructs staff on new system procedures.
• Provides technical support for system exception processing for staff in an area.

SKILLS / EXPERIENCE
• Knowledge of transfer agency system capabilities, preferably QFAS or Multifonds.
• A working knowledge of SWIFT and/or exposure to Web based technology would be advantageous but not critical.
• Knowledge of system capabilities, usually obtained through formal training or experience with PC or mainframe applications, is required to assess automation possibilities.
• Strong knowledge of Fund Administration with particular emphasis on the Transfer Agency.
• Advanced analytical skills at Business and Project level.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Can work methodically and on own initiative

Description: My client has an urgent requirement for a Development Project manager with a proven track record of managing software development initiatives across the full lifecycle from scoping through to deployment This is an exciting opportunity with a leading client.

Suitable candidates will have experience in developing business applications, preferably for backoffice systems . You will have worked as a developer or business analyst and know how to manage scope / requirements and multiple change tracks to get a release into production.

Your Profile:
•A degree in computer science from a recognised University or Technical College
•Excellent command of development and project management methodologies.
•Must have a minimum of 7 years professional experience in Software Development with at least the last 2 years in a lead role of consequence.
•PMP and/or Agile PM accredited
•Strong planning skills with experience delivering highly functional business applications.
•Proven ability to work under pressure and deliver within tight deadlines
•Proven analytic and problem solving abilities.
•An enthusiasm for software development and emerging methodologies

This is an excellent role offering a strong salary. Should you be interested in more details of this position please contact Clayton de Boer on 01 2866666 or clayton@eolas.ie for immediate consideration.

Description: My South Dublin base client is looking for a business analyst with experience working in a busy finance department. Candidates should be highly motivated and not afraid of data-mining activities.

The successful candidate will report to the Finance Director, have an extremely good understanding of financial results and have at least 2-3 years working in a finance department. A candidate with accounting experience is highly desirable. Strong computer skills especially working with Excel and Databases is a must.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract to backfill during a SAP implementation, and is offering a great package with benefits to the right candidate. Should you be interested please contact Clayton de Boer on 01 2866666 or clayton@eolas.ie for immediate consideration.