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Role: Business Analyst
Start: ASAP
Location: Cardiff (hybrid working)
Salary Range: £40k - £45k depending on experience
This is great opportunity for a BA with 5+ years of Business Analysis experience (ideally within data) to join a growing team within financial services.
Skills and Experience:
- Gap analysis and documentation experience
- Financial services knowledge
- Data migration experience
- Brilliant stakeholder management skills
For more information and immediate consideration please contact Mimi at CPS Group
QA Engineer
£40,000–£50,000 p/annum + Annual Bonus
Cardiff Office – Hybrid
CPS Group are supporting an established financial services organisation who are growing their Data Migration team and looking for a QA Engineer to join their expanding function.
This is a great opportunity for a QA/ Data Testing professional with experience in SQL and Python to play a key role in ensuring the quality, accuracy and integrity of data migration projects.
The Role:
- Design and execute test plans and test cases across data migration and ETL processes.
- Use SQL and Python to validate data accuracy, integrity and consistency across different systems.
- Identify and investigate data quality issues, transformation errors and edge cases through exploratory testing.
- Develop and maintain automated testing scripts to support regression testing.
- Coordinate testing activity across multiple projects, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
- Work closely with Data Engineers and wider technical teams to understand requirements and validate solutions.
- Provide clear updates on testing progress, risks and any issues identified throughout the delivery lifecycle.
Required Experience:
- Previous experience in a QA / Software Testing role.
- Strong working knowledge of Python and SQL.
- Experience developing and executing test cases based on business requirements.
- Comfortable managing testing across multiple concurrent projects.
- Experience with data migration, ETL or data pipelines would be highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum and tools such as Jira, Confluence and Git/Bitbucket is desirable.
If you're a QA Engineer looking for an opportunity to work within a growing Data Migration function and take on a role with genuine responsibility and scope, please contact Sam John (CPS Group UK)
Senior Software Engineer
Cheltenham/ Bristol/ Manchester/ Plymouth
Job Description
About Us:
We are the Information Intelligence Group (IIG) of CACI UK, a specialist software consultancy providing new bespoke solutions to solve our customers complex operational problems. As our business continues to grow, we are interested in speaking with an experienced Full Stack Software Engineer with expertise in Java to join one of our live projects within our Central Government team. You will be designated a base office which could include Manchester, Bristol, Cheltenham, or Plymouth, however we work in a hybrid fashion so you can choose how often you work from the office or home. There is an expectation however to meet customers on a regular basis (typically bi-weekly).
The Opportunity:
We have a wide variety of teams who support our customers on a range of interesting and complex projects, building new bespoke software solutions and providing them with up to date capability to meet their needs.
As a Senior Software Engineer, you will join an Agile focussed team, gaining exposure to:
• Implementing software solutions including design, development and testing • Using a wide range of technologies, specialising in the use of open-
source libraries and components • Utilising tools such as GitLab to build continuous integration pipelines, which help monitor
and ensure software quality and security • Deploying software systems to a mixture of environments, including public (AWS and Azure)
and private cloud • Full Software Lifecycle involvement: project concept formalisation; requirements analysis
and specification; architecture design; implementation and delivery; training and support and software lifecycle and maintenance
• Lead teams and managing engagement with our clients (depending on experience)
The Fit:
At present we are interested in speaking to Full Stack Engineers with commercial experience using Java, TypeScript, JavaScript and React.
You will also be comfortable working with cloud technologies, primarily AWS and Azure. Previous consultancy experience is useful but not essential
Due to the industries we work in, we require all our team to be able to obtain security clearance.
To qualify for this, you must be a British passport holder and have lived permanently in the UK for the last 5 years.
Culture & Benefits:
We take great pride in taking care of our talent, providing a highly dynamic, inclusive and team-led environment where everyone can thrive.
We value every member of our business, and strive to be a place you’re excited to work. Our market-leading package of benefits reflects this.
WELLBEING - Free 24/7 counselling helpline and employee assistance programme
WORK YOUR BEST - City-centre offices across the UK, combined with flexitime and at home working
LEARN & GROW - Assigned Career Coach to holistically guide development
SOCIAL – throughout the year, from ad hoc socials to the Summer Party in London and annual away days
ONSITE ALLOWANCES - expenses for lunch and drinks
Equal Opportunities:
CACI is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Embracing the diversity of our people, we are on a journey to build a truly inclusive work environment where no one is treated less favourably due to ethnic origin, age, sex, gender identity, veteran status, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, and disability or health condition, actively working to prevent discrimination.
As a Disability Confident employer, we will;
• Provide reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process where requested (contact a member of the recruitment team on 020 7602 6000 to discuss individual requirements further)
• Offer people with health conditions and disabilities, meeting the minimum criteria for a role an interview.
• Our people are unique and we encourage and support them to be confident in contributing to our inclusion journey.
Internal Audit Senior
Location: London
Salary: £85k + bonus
Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home
CPS Group are working with a leading international organisation is looking for two Internal Audit Seniors to join its established Internal Audit function.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Internal Auditor, qualified Accountant or Audit professional to take on a senior role providing independent assurance across a range of UK and European businesses.
You will be responsible for planning, managing and delivering internal audits from end to end, assessing the effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management frameworks while working closely with stakeholders across the organisation.
As an Internal Audit Senior, you will:
- Plan, manage and execute internal audits across UK and European operations.
- Assess the effectiveness of internal controls, governance and risk management frameworks.
- Lead annual JSOX and internal controls testing, including system walkthroughs and process flowcharts.
- Review JSOX and internal controls testing completed by other Internal Auditors.
- Work closely with business stakeholders to track audit and control findings through to remediation.
- Perform remediation testing and provide assurance that agreed actions have been appropriately addressed.
- Conduct routine testing across a broad range of business areas, including underwriting, claims, reinsurance, finance, HR, risk management, Solvency II, governance, compliance and actuarial projects.
- Maintain accurate and comprehensive audit documentation and working papers.
- Record and manage audit activity through AuditBoard.
- Prepare clear and accurate audit reports and present findings to relevant stakeholders and management.
- Address review points raised by Internal Audit management in a timely manner.
- Ensure all audit activity is conducted in line with internal audit policies, procedures and professional standards.
- Keep up to date with relevant regulatory, auditing and legal developments.
- Support the wider Internal Audit team with reporting, departmental activities and ad hoc projects.
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders across the wider organisation.
- Travel to UK and European locations as required, expected to be around 10% of the role.
We're looking for an experienced Internal Audit professional who is confident managing audits from initial planning and scoping through to reporting and remediation.
You'll ideally have:
- Experience leading internal audits.
- A professional qualification such as ACA, ICAS, ACCA, CIMA or a recognised Internal Audit qualification.
- A Bachelor's Degree, ideally 2:2 or above.
- Strong knowledge of internal controls, governance, risk management and audit methodologies.
- Experience leading audits independently from planning through to completion.
- Excellent analytical skills and a strong attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple audits, projects and priorities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- The confidence to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- A proactive, collaborative and team-focused approach.
- A genuine commitment to continued professional development.
Desirable Experience
The following would be advantageous:
- Previous experience within insurance and/or financial services.
- Experience with AuditBoard or similar audit management software.
- Knowledge or experience of JSOX/internal controls testing.
- French, German or Spanish language skills.
Contact: Zach Bennett – CPS Group
Job Title: Third Party Cyber Risk Lead
Reporting to: Cyber Governance Manager
Direct Reports: None
Position Type: Permanent
Why Tokio Marine HCC?
Standing still is not an option in the current world of Insurance. TMHCC is one of the world’s leading Specialty Insurers. With deep expertise in our chosen lines of business, our unparalleled track record and a solid balance sheet, TMHCC evaluates and manages risk like no one else in the industry. Looking beyond profit, empowering our people and delivering on our commitments are at the core of our customer values, along with a desire to grow and provide creative and innovative solutions to our clients.
About Operations
Operations sits at the heart of TMHCC, we ensure the smooth running of all business processes — from policy administration and claims handling to data, technology, and delivery. We focus on driving efficiency which enables our teams across the business to deliver exceptional results every day. Our value statement: Ops makes it happen.
Operations is made up of 7 functions, this role sits within: IT
We are the foundation for TMHCC’s success - enabling the business to grow, compete, and innovate through technology, security, and solution design. From shaping strategy to delivering resilient operations, we ensure every capability is aligned to business value. Our inclusive and collaborative culture empowers everyone to explore ideas, solve meaningful challenges, and build fulfilling careers that make a real impact.
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Cyber Governance Manager in the Business Information Security Office you will own and mature TMHCC International’s third-party cyber risk management processes, streamlining processes as the vendor landscape grows. You will partner with internal teams such as Procurement and Legal to prioritise risk, remediate issues and deliver clear management information on cyber risk across the third-party portfolio.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own, manage, and evolve the third-party security due diligence process for TMHCC International vendors, including onboarding and continuous monitoring.
- Establish and maintain a vendor criticality assessment process; Ensure the appropriate vendor due diligence and monitoring activities take place in accordance with vendor criticality.
- Own and maintain ongoing due diligence requirements for critical and high-risk suppliers in line with regulatory expectations, including DORA, NIS2, PRA and FCA requirements etc.
- Build MI and dashboards to showcase security due diligence and third-party risk management efforts for senior IT stakeholders and executives.
- Collaborate with IT, Procurement, and Legal teams to embed third party security risk management controls into the overall vendor risk management process.
- Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and standards (e.g., DORA, NIS2, CIS Controls, NIST, GDPR).
- Provide security guidance on third party due diligence, contract reviews, and other ad-hoc vendor security risk management queries.
- Create and maintain vendor security risk management documentation (including process documentation) and training materials.
- Stay current on emerging vendor security trends, tools, and technologies.
- Support the Cyber Governance Manager by providing metrics to the Divisional IT Risk Reporting and Dashboards.
- Escalate significant cyber risks and issues as they emerge to the Cyber Governance Manager and BISO for action or information.
**Performance Objectives: **
- Develop a strong understanding on TMHCC’s third party landscape and current organisational controls used within the vendor risk management process and take on responsibility for cyber third-party risk management.
- Identify gaps and improvement areas within the cyber third-party risk processes, develop plans to further mature cyber security controls within this area, and own the implementation of these plans going forward.
Skills and Experience Specification:
Essential:
- Experience in cyber/information security risk roles with a focus on third-party/vendor risk management.
- Bachelor’s degree in information security, Technology Risk Management or a related field.
- Relevant professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, ISO 27001 Lead Implementer/Lead Auditor.
- Experience in regulated industries, implementing relevant regulations and expectations for third-party security risk management.
- Proven experience designing, running, and improving vendor security due diligence processes.
- Strong knowledge of security assurance certifications and assessments maintained by vendors (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, CSA STAR/CAIQ, vendor security questionnaires)
- Deep understanding of and ability to articulate the risk associated with vendor risk posture to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Ability to coordinate and chair regular meetings and workshops with multiple stakeholders to provide guidance, collaboration and oversight of third-party security risk management initiatives.
- Confidence in presenting information and acting as a source of SME knowledge and guidance.
- Analytical, conceptual thinking, planning and execution skills.
- Ability to drive improvements and take charge of initiatives, backed with excellent coordination strength as well as assertiveness.
- Results-orientated and able to manage to measurable targets and desired outcomes.
- A passion to champion a cyber security culture and continuous learning of latest cyber threat trends.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex security issues to non-technical stakeholders.
Desirable:
- Experience with third party risk management platforms or GRC tooling.
- Capability and experience in building actionable MI and dashboards (e.g. using Power BI) and turning data into clear decisions and narratives.
- Experience of the Specialty and Lloyd’s/Companies market insurance industry.
Junior Data Analyst (Financial Crime)
Bridgend (Hybrid – 3 Days Office-Based)
Up to £28,000 + Benefits
Including 10% pension, annual bonus, medical cover and £50 wellbeing allowance
Want to kick-start your career in Data Analytics?
CPS Group are partnering with a leading Financial Services organisation looking for a Junior Data Analyst to join their Financial Crime team.
You’ll be using data to spot trends, identify anomalies, improve reporting and support decision-making across Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime.
No previous Financial Crime experience is needed — full training provided.
What You'll Do
- Analyse and manipulate data to identify trends and anomalies
- Produce reports and management information
- Use Excel to clean, organise and analyse datasets
- Support dashboards and data-driven projects
- Identify and improve data quality
- Turn data into clear, actionable insights
- Support Risk, Compliance and Financial Crime teams
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication skills
- Strong Excel and analytical skills – ideally with experience working with large datasets
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confidence working with numbers and data
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Proactive, organised and keen to learn
Desirable: Relevant degree in Data, Maths, Finance, Economics or Computer Science.
Why Apply?
📊 Hands-on data experience
📈 Clear career progression
💻 Develop Excel, SQL & BI skills
🏦 Financial Services exposure
🏠 Hybrid working
🚀 Full training provided
If you're analytical, switched-on and looking to get your foot in the door within Data Analytics, this could be the perfect next step.
Willem Curran | CPS Group