Role Overview Our Public Sector offering is expanding rapidly and we have big ambitions to grow the business. We have recently been appointed onto multiple Public Sector frameworks including Crown Commercial Service's RM6168 and we are experiencing high levels of growth in this area. With clients ranging from local government, through to NHS healthcare and transport infrastructure, no two tenders are the same. Savills is looking for a tenacious Associate Director Bid Manager to play a key strategic role in our team of advisors. Part of this role, based in our London Head Office, will be to work with our Head of Public Sector Bids, Head of Public Sector and the wider Public Sector team. This will be to support our coverage in sectors of focus such as government, healthcare and education. Key Responsibilities We need someone who will be process driven with high attention to detail. This is especially important with the strong compliance focus and procurement led Public Sector bids. You will be able to lead in the delivery and implementation of new ideas and champion latest industry thinking. You will build client relationships and propel senior teams forward in their understanding of the buyer lifecycle plus its critical role in securing and keeping good business. Your role will maintain a focus on compliant bidding, both guiding and educating teams in winning Public Sector opportunities. You will be responsible for encouraging business winning behaviours across the business. We know you will be able to deliver successful bids from inception to submission. You will also need a deep appreciation for the thought leadership that surrounds bid delivery and be comfortable to lead initiatives that encourage our team to do their very best work. Alongside this awareness and an understanding of key topics and market trends in the Public Sector will be essential. Key Skills • Knowledge and experience in successful bid delivery to Public Sector organisations, with exposure to leading bids that are multidisciplinary and across a range of geographies;• Strong knowledge of procurement with understanding of legislation, trends in the market, portals, procurement rules and compliance requirements of Public Sector tenders;• Understanding of strategic pricing, especially when dealing with hourly and daily rates;• Experience of coaching, training and influencing senior stakeholders and other bid professionals; and• A proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time with implementation of winning bid strategies, prioritise and deliver timely outcomes. • An excellent communicator who is able to quickly build rapport with stakeholders at all levels within the business in order to coach, influence and facilitate wider strategic conversations;• Confident in managing challenging conversations and moulding positive outcomes through discussions;• Highly organised, proactively driving strategic projects forward in a structured, timely way;• Solutions-focused; remaining calm under pressure in order to make effective leadership decisions; and• A driver of operational best practice, enhancing the offering our team provide to the wider business. You will be affiliated with industry bodies. This will help to share, challenge and develop ideas into company business plans. Also the ideal candidate for this level would have achieved APMP Foundation level or be working towards it. Team Overview This is no ordinary team, and this is no ordinary role. In 2023, Savills was shortlisted in every category at the APMP UK Awards. Notably, we have won the Industry Innovation Award for the past two years. In 2021, we won the award for Contribution to the Profession and in 2020 for Bid Team of the Year. We are driven, passionate and thought leaders in our field, positioned as strategic advisers alongside the internal clients we collaborate with. We are unified by a common goal; to pursue and win the most profitable new business with Savills clients through our strategic bid leadership, in order to protect Savills growth and market position. Your role will be supported by c.30 professionals, including our UK Bids, EMEA Bids, Design and Knowledge Hub teams. Alongside this, your role will form part of our specialist Public Sector division. Find out more about Savills offer Recruitment agencies Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
Apr 19, 2024
Full time
Role Overview Our Public Sector offering is expanding rapidly and we have big ambitions to grow the business. We have recently been appointed onto multiple Public Sector frameworks including Crown Commercial Service's RM6168 and we are experiencing high levels of growth in this area. With clients ranging from local government, through to NHS healthcare and transport infrastructure, no two tenders are the same. Savills is looking for a tenacious Associate Director Bid Manager to play a key strategic role in our team of advisors. Part of this role, based in our London Head Office, will be to work with our Head of Public Sector Bids, Head of Public Sector and the wider Public Sector team. This will be to support our coverage in sectors of focus such as government, healthcare and education. Key Responsibilities We need someone who will be process driven with high attention to detail. This is especially important with the strong compliance focus and procurement led Public Sector bids. You will be able to lead in the delivery and implementation of new ideas and champion latest industry thinking. You will build client relationships and propel senior teams forward in their understanding of the buyer lifecycle plus its critical role in securing and keeping good business. Your role will maintain a focus on compliant bidding, both guiding and educating teams in winning Public Sector opportunities. You will be responsible for encouraging business winning behaviours across the business. We know you will be able to deliver successful bids from inception to submission. You will also need a deep appreciation for the thought leadership that surrounds bid delivery and be comfortable to lead initiatives that encourage our team to do their very best work. Alongside this awareness and an understanding of key topics and market trends in the Public Sector will be essential. Key Skills • Knowledge and experience in successful bid delivery to Public Sector organisations, with exposure to leading bids that are multidisciplinary and across a range of geographies;• Strong knowledge of procurement with understanding of legislation, trends in the market, portals, procurement rules and compliance requirements of Public Sector tenders;• Understanding of strategic pricing, especially when dealing with hourly and daily rates;• Experience of coaching, training and influencing senior stakeholders and other bid professionals; and• A proven ability to manage multiple projects at a time with implementation of winning bid strategies, prioritise and deliver timely outcomes. • An excellent communicator who is able to quickly build rapport with stakeholders at all levels within the business in order to coach, influence and facilitate wider strategic conversations;• Confident in managing challenging conversations and moulding positive outcomes through discussions;• Highly organised, proactively driving strategic projects forward in a structured, timely way;• Solutions-focused; remaining calm under pressure in order to make effective leadership decisions; and• A driver of operational best practice, enhancing the offering our team provide to the wider business. You will be affiliated with industry bodies. This will help to share, challenge and develop ideas into company business plans. Also the ideal candidate for this level would have achieved APMP Foundation level or be working towards it. Team Overview This is no ordinary team, and this is no ordinary role. In 2023, Savills was shortlisted in every category at the APMP UK Awards. Notably, we have won the Industry Innovation Award for the past two years. In 2021, we won the award for Contribution to the Profession and in 2020 for Bid Team of the Year. We are driven, passionate and thought leaders in our field, positioned as strategic advisers alongside the internal clients we collaborate with. We are unified by a common goal; to pursue and win the most profitable new business with Savills clients through our strategic bid leadership, in order to protect Savills growth and market position. Your role will be supported by c.30 professionals, including our UK Bids, EMEA Bids, Design and Knowledge Hub teams. Alongside this, your role will form part of our specialist Public Sector division. Find out more about Savills offer Recruitment agencies Savills only pay agency fees where we have a signed agreement in place and that agency has been previously contacted and directed by a member of our recruitment team. We do not pay agency fees when speculative and unsolicited CVs are submitted to Savills or any of our employees other than via our careers website and through our recruitment process. If this is not adhered to, agency fees will not be paid.Submission of any unsolicited CVs or proposals to Savills will be deemed evidence of full and unlimited acceptance of this approach.
causaLens is the pioneer of Causal AI - a giant leap in machine intelligence. We are on a mission to build truly intelligent machines - it's hard but super fun! If you want to build the future and are looking for a place that values your curiosity and ambition, causaLens is the right place for you. Everything we do is at the forefront of technological advancements and we are always on the lookout for people to join us whose skills and passion tower above the rest. Since the company was established in 2017, causaLens has: Launched decisionOS, the first and only enterprise decision making platform powered by Causal AI - here Raised $45 million in Series A funding Named a leading provider of Causal AI solutions by Gartner - here Included in Otta's 2022 Rocket List as one of the fastest-growing companies to launch your career Our Mission To radically advance human decision-making. Our Vision A world in which humans leverage trustworthy AI to solve the greatest challenges in the economy, society and healthcare. Head to our website homepage and watch the 'Why Causal AI' video to learn more. The role We are looking for a Value Engineer based in London to join us in building a platform to optimise every business on the planet. This is a full-time placement working closely with the Director of Value Engineering with significant opportunities for personal development. What you'll do TheValue Engineer will work alongside our team of world class engineers, data scientists, and commercial executives to help us become one of the most recognized names in Tech. You will wear many hats, whileworkingto uncover a customer's business pain points and identify opportunities to build creative solutions using the causaLens platform . Some of your responsibilities will include: Own the Value framing & delivery during pre-sales & post-sales for all relevant stakeholders including Data Science teams, use case owners & executives. You will be working closely with our sales & data science teams to ensure we are all aligned on how our customer perceive & realize the value of our platform Liaise with subject matter experts to understand existing pain points and limitations in the market, and uncover where Causal AI can add value Act as technical expert in client meetings, conducting and coordinating demos and platform trials that demonstrate the business value of causaLens' solutions Define technical deliverables and own the customer success during the pre-sales period Look for upselling and cross-selling opportunities within our existing and growing customer base Collaborate with Commercial, Product and Engineering to ensure customer priorities are being met, and ROI and success in the pre-sales process is delivered Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields 2+ years pre-sales experience at an enterprise analytics company, or consulting experience Supported large enterprise software deals Experience with ML/AI Domain expertise in at least one of the following verticals: Retail, FMCG, Banking, Manufacturing, Marketing Analytics, Consumer Goods, Supply Chain Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to influence and guide senior stakeholders on technical solutions combined with a creative, problem solving approach Motivated by business growth with the natural ability to work in a diverse and complex organisation diving into multiple verticals About causaLens Current machine learning approaches have severe limitations when applied to real-world business problems and fail to unlock the true potential of AI for the enterprise. causaLens is pioneering Causal AI, a new category of intelligent machines that understand cause and effect - a major step towards true artificial intelligence. Our enterprise platform goes beyond predictions and provides causal insights and suggested actions that directly improve business outcomes for leading businesses in asset management, banking, insurance, logistics, retail, utilities, energy, telecommunications and many others. We may be biased but we believe you'll be in good company. We offer a hybrid working set up and are dedicated to building an inclusive culture where diverse people and perspectives are welcomed. Aside from joining a smart and inspiring team, you'll be amongst people who are always there to support your ideas and encourage you to grow. We celebrate our differences and come together to share our triumphs! causaLens in the news causaLens raises $45m Series A to scale Causal AI - Tech Crunch Best Deeptech Company 2019 - Artificial Intelligence Awards 'Meet causaLens, a Predictive AI For Hedge Funds, Banks, Tech Companies ' - Yahoo Finance 'The U.K.'s Most Exciting AI Startups Race To Scale' - Forbes ' AllianzGI Taps Virtual Data Scientists amid War for Talent' - Financial Times 'Machine Learning Companies to watch in Europe' - Forbes 'causaLens Appoints Hedge Fund Veteran and Data Leaders to Advisory Board' - Newswire ' Best Investment in Deeptech ' award - UK Business Angels Association Awards '100 Most Disruptive UK Companies' - Hotwire What we offer We care about our people's lives both inside and outside of causaLens. Beyond the core benefits like competitive remuneration, pension scheme, paid holiday and a good work-life balance, we offer the following: Access to mental health support through Spill Competitive salary 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Share options Pension scheme Happy hours and team outings Referral bonus program Cycle to work scheme Friendly tech purchases Office snacks and drinks Logistics Our interview process consists of a few screening interviews and a "Day 0" which is spent with the team (either in the office or virtually, whatever you feel comfortable with). We will always be as transparent as possible so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
Apr 18, 2024
Full time
causaLens is the pioneer of Causal AI - a giant leap in machine intelligence. We are on a mission to build truly intelligent machines - it's hard but super fun! If you want to build the future and are looking for a place that values your curiosity and ambition, causaLens is the right place for you. Everything we do is at the forefront of technological advancements and we are always on the lookout for people to join us whose skills and passion tower above the rest. Since the company was established in 2017, causaLens has: Launched decisionOS, the first and only enterprise decision making platform powered by Causal AI - here Raised $45 million in Series A funding Named a leading provider of Causal AI solutions by Gartner - here Included in Otta's 2022 Rocket List as one of the fastest-growing companies to launch your career Our Mission To radically advance human decision-making. Our Vision A world in which humans leverage trustworthy AI to solve the greatest challenges in the economy, society and healthcare. Head to our website homepage and watch the 'Why Causal AI' video to learn more. The role We are looking for a Value Engineer based in London to join us in building a platform to optimise every business on the planet. This is a full-time placement working closely with the Director of Value Engineering with significant opportunities for personal development. What you'll do TheValue Engineer will work alongside our team of world class engineers, data scientists, and commercial executives to help us become one of the most recognized names in Tech. You will wear many hats, whileworkingto uncover a customer's business pain points and identify opportunities to build creative solutions using the causaLens platform . Some of your responsibilities will include: Own the Value framing & delivery during pre-sales & post-sales for all relevant stakeholders including Data Science teams, use case owners & executives. You will be working closely with our sales & data science teams to ensure we are all aligned on how our customer perceive & realize the value of our platform Liaise with subject matter experts to understand existing pain points and limitations in the market, and uncover where Causal AI can add value Act as technical expert in client meetings, conducting and coordinating demos and platform trials that demonstrate the business value of causaLens' solutions Define technical deliverables and own the customer success during the pre-sales period Look for upselling and cross-selling opportunities within our existing and growing customer base Collaborate with Commercial, Product and Engineering to ensure customer priorities are being met, and ROI and success in the pre-sales process is delivered Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields 2+ years pre-sales experience at an enterprise analytics company, or consulting experience Supported large enterprise software deals Experience with ML/AI Domain expertise in at least one of the following verticals: Retail, FMCG, Banking, Manufacturing, Marketing Analytics, Consumer Goods, Supply Chain Excellent commercial awareness with the ability to influence and guide senior stakeholders on technical solutions combined with a creative, problem solving approach Motivated by business growth with the natural ability to work in a diverse and complex organisation diving into multiple verticals About causaLens Current machine learning approaches have severe limitations when applied to real-world business problems and fail to unlock the true potential of AI for the enterprise. causaLens is pioneering Causal AI, a new category of intelligent machines that understand cause and effect - a major step towards true artificial intelligence. Our enterprise platform goes beyond predictions and provides causal insights and suggested actions that directly improve business outcomes for leading businesses in asset management, banking, insurance, logistics, retail, utilities, energy, telecommunications and many others. We may be biased but we believe you'll be in good company. We offer a hybrid working set up and are dedicated to building an inclusive culture where diverse people and perspectives are welcomed. Aside from joining a smart and inspiring team, you'll be amongst people who are always there to support your ideas and encourage you to grow. We celebrate our differences and come together to share our triumphs! causaLens in the news causaLens raises $45m Series A to scale Causal AI - Tech Crunch Best Deeptech Company 2019 - Artificial Intelligence Awards 'Meet causaLens, a Predictive AI For Hedge Funds, Banks, Tech Companies ' - Yahoo Finance 'The U.K.'s Most Exciting AI Startups Race To Scale' - Forbes ' AllianzGI Taps Virtual Data Scientists amid War for Talent' - Financial Times 'Machine Learning Companies to watch in Europe' - Forbes 'causaLens Appoints Hedge Fund Veteran and Data Leaders to Advisory Board' - Newswire ' Best Investment in Deeptech ' award - UK Business Angels Association Awards '100 Most Disruptive UK Companies' - Hotwire What we offer We care about our people's lives both inside and outside of causaLens. Beyond the core benefits like competitive remuneration, pension scheme, paid holiday and a good work-life balance, we offer the following: Access to mental health support through Spill Competitive salary 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays Share options Pension scheme Happy hours and team outings Referral bonus program Cycle to work scheme Friendly tech purchases Office snacks and drinks Logistics Our interview process consists of a few screening interviews and a "Day 0" which is spent with the team (either in the office or virtually, whatever you feel comfortable with). We will always be as transparent as possible so please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
If you are searching for a role in the Philippines, click here Infrastructure and Energy Capital (IEC) invests Macquarie's balance sheet globally to provide flexible capital solutions and investments to Macquarie's infrastructure and energy clients, third party sponsors and directly to infrastructure investment opportunities. The team has a broad mandate to invest in assets and companies across Economic & Social, Digital & Data and Energy Transition infrastructure sectors, focusing on opportunities where they can increase value over a short term hold period. At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes. What role will you play? As a senior member of the global Infrastructure Energy capital team, you will be responsible for coordination and oversight of the timely exit of each of the investments in the Infrastructure and Energy Capital global circa AUD $3 billion portfolio of circa 25 assets or investments whilst working closely with regional teams and provide key input to manage divestment processes efficiently. You will also be across the status of the value creation lifecycle of every investment, proposed timeline for divestment and status of ongoing divestment processes whilst understanding potential client risk/return appetite and status of client portfolios to help target their divestment processes appropriately. Working with investment teams, the global Infrastructure Energy capital (IEC) operating partner, global IEC chairman, global IEC business head and global IEC Chief Operating Officer, you will review exit assumptions in new investment proposals and validate those assumptions in terms of target market and return expectations. What you offer You will have deep global infrastructure market knowledge and connections with important investors, including infrastructure funds, sovereign wealth funds and large direct pension investors, to understand the target exit market for our investments. Able to demonstrate strong planning and prioritisation skills, with an ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, keeping visibility on urgency/importance and re-adjusting prioritization as needed. Able to work well with investment teams located globally to establish strategies and timelines for exits from portfolio investments, as well as to collaborate in exit execution with these teams and internal / external advisory colleagues or teams. Bias for action and strong execution skills to find solutions to complex challenges. Drive progress autonomously, whilst developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment with highly commercial, talented individuals with high-bar expectations Support investment teams with divestment processes by interfacing with both internal and external advisory teams as well as being a key interface with potential incoming investors We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave. Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer Paid volunteer leave and donation matching Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing Employee Assistance Program Recognition and service awards In Macquarie Capital, you'll be part of a team that combines specialist skills, innovative advice and flexible capital solutions to help our clients and partners make opportunity reality. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. A career at Macquarie means you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world-whether it's accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we're empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future. Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment. Job no: MacCap-976281 Work type: Permanent - Full time Location: London Category: Senior, Capital Markets Group: Macquarie Capital Division: Infra & Energy Capital Recruiter: Jerome De Robillard Opening Date: 05/4/2024
Apr 15, 2024
Full time
If you are searching for a role in the Philippines, click here Infrastructure and Energy Capital (IEC) invests Macquarie's balance sheet globally to provide flexible capital solutions and investments to Macquarie's infrastructure and energy clients, third party sponsors and directly to infrastructure investment opportunities. The team has a broad mandate to invest in assets and companies across Economic & Social, Digital & Data and Energy Transition infrastructure sectors, focusing on opportunities where they can increase value over a short term hold period. At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes. What role will you play? As a senior member of the global Infrastructure Energy capital team, you will be responsible for coordination and oversight of the timely exit of each of the investments in the Infrastructure and Energy Capital global circa AUD $3 billion portfolio of circa 25 assets or investments whilst working closely with regional teams and provide key input to manage divestment processes efficiently. You will also be across the status of the value creation lifecycle of every investment, proposed timeline for divestment and status of ongoing divestment processes whilst understanding potential client risk/return appetite and status of client portfolios to help target their divestment processes appropriately. Working with investment teams, the global Infrastructure Energy capital (IEC) operating partner, global IEC chairman, global IEC business head and global IEC Chief Operating Officer, you will review exit assumptions in new investment proposals and validate those assumptions in terms of target market and return expectations. What you offer You will have deep global infrastructure market knowledge and connections with important investors, including infrastructure funds, sovereign wealth funds and large direct pension investors, to understand the target exit market for our investments. Able to demonstrate strong planning and prioritisation skills, with an ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, keeping visibility on urgency/importance and re-adjusting prioritization as needed. Able to work well with investment teams located globally to establish strategies and timelines for exits from portfolio investments, as well as to collaborate in exit execution with these teams and internal / external advisory colleagues or teams. Bias for action and strong execution skills to find solutions to complex challenges. Drive progress autonomously, whilst developing and maintaining key stakeholder relationships in a fast-paced environment with highly commercial, talented individuals with high-bar expectations Support investment teams with divestment processes by interfacing with both internal and external advisory teams as well as being a key interface with potential incoming investors We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave. Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer Paid volunteer leave and donation matching Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing Employee Assistance Program Recognition and service awards In Macquarie Capital, you'll be part of a team that combines specialist skills, innovative advice and flexible capital solutions to help our clients and partners make opportunity reality. Our global corporate advisory, investing, development and equities capabilities are underpinned by a full spectrum of capital markets solutions and deep sector expertise, with a focus on infrastructure and real assets, technology, software and services, and resources, energy and materials. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. A career at Macquarie means you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world-whether it's accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we're empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future. Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment. Job no: MacCap-976281 Work type: Permanent - Full time Location: London Category: Senior, Capital Markets Group: Macquarie Capital Division: Infra & Energy Capital Recruiter: Jerome De Robillard Opening Date: 05/4/2024
If you are searching for a role in the Philippines, click here This is an exciting opportunity for an experience Vice President to join our Specialised & Asset Finance desk within the Commodities and Global Markets Division, where you will be instrumental in the origination of mid to large ticket, structured, asset finance transactions across Europe and the UK. At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes. What role will you play? You will be successful by leveraging your own relationships with clients as well as your extensive network of advisers, private equity firms and other financial sponsors. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Vice President wanting to make a real impact and to elevate their career to the next level. Your understanding of the market, with your strategic and collaborative approach to work, and strong people skills will help you thrive in this role. You will be technically strong, possess sound commercial judgement, strong presentation skills and experience in leading and supervising complex transactions and initiatives. What you offer 7+ years of experience in a similar position, demonstrating impeccable judgment, effective communication skills and a results oriented mindset. Experience working on entire deal life cycles within the natural resources (energy, mining & metals, construction) sector and demonstrated track-record of successfully closed transaction. Understanding and experience of the complexities of cross-border transactions. Emerging markets experience is a considerable benefit. Knowledge and understanding resources industry and associated risk analysis, including resource/reserves, construction and operational aspects, cost curve analysis, commodity markets (supply/ demand dynamics), country risk assessment and applicable mitigants. International experience and language skills are an advantage. We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave. Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer Paid volunteer leave and donation matching Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing Employee Assistance Program Recognition and service awards About Commodities and Global Markets In Commodities and Global Markets you will be part of a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. A career at Macquarie means you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world-whether it's accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we're empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future. Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment. Job no: CGM-976221 Work type: Permanent - Full time Location: London Category: Senior, Commodities Group: Commodities and Global Markets Division: Specialised and Asset Finance Recruiter: Arif Khan Opening Date: 28/3/2024
Apr 13, 2024
Full time
If you are searching for a role in the Philippines, click here This is an exciting opportunity for an experience Vice President to join our Specialised & Asset Finance desk within the Commodities and Global Markets Division, where you will be instrumental in the origination of mid to large ticket, structured, asset finance transactions across Europe and the UK. At Macquarie, we are working to create lasting value for our communities, our clients and our people. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 54 years of unbroken profitability. You'll be part of a supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drive outcomes. What role will you play? You will be successful by leveraging your own relationships with clients as well as your extensive network of advisers, private equity firms and other financial sponsors. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Vice President wanting to make a real impact and to elevate their career to the next level. Your understanding of the market, with your strategic and collaborative approach to work, and strong people skills will help you thrive in this role. You will be technically strong, possess sound commercial judgement, strong presentation skills and experience in leading and supervising complex transactions and initiatives. What you offer 7+ years of experience in a similar position, demonstrating impeccable judgment, effective communication skills and a results oriented mindset. Experience working on entire deal life cycles within the natural resources (energy, mining & metals, construction) sector and demonstrated track-record of successfully closed transaction. Understanding and experience of the complexities of cross-border transactions. Emerging markets experience is a considerable benefit. Knowledge and understanding resources industry and associated risk analysis, including resource/reserves, construction and operational aspects, cost curve analysis, commodity markets (supply/ demand dynamics), country risk assessment and applicable mitigants. International experience and language skills are an advantage. We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us, if you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie we encourage you to apply. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on eligibility criteria and location, include: Hybrid and flexible working arrangements One wellbeing leave day per year and minimum 25 days of annual leave. Primary carers are eligible for minimum 20 weeks paid leave and minimum 6 weeks for secondary carer Paid volunteer leave and donation matching Range of benefits to support your physical, psychological and financial wellbeing Employee Assistance Program Recognition and service awards About Commodities and Global Markets In Commodities and Global Markets you will be part of a global business offering capital and financing, risk management, market access, physical execution and logistics solutions to its diverse client base. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion. As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including color and ethnic or national origins), religion or belief. A career at Macquarie means you'll have the opportunity to develop new skills, explore interesting fields and do challenging work that will impact the lives of people around the world-whether it's accelerating the green energy transition, helping sustain global food supplies, financing social housing projects or investing in essential infrastructure. At Macquarie, we're empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future. Macquarie is a global financial group providing clients with asset management, retail and business banking, wealth management, leasing and asset financing, market access, commodity trading, renewables development, specialist advisory, capital raising and principal investment. Job no: CGM-976221 Work type: Permanent - Full time Location: London Category: Senior, Commodities Group: Commodities and Global Markets Division: Specialised and Asset Finance Recruiter: Arif Khan Opening Date: 28/3/2024
Who you'll be working with: At Capgemini Invent we ideate and bring to life what's next for our clients. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. As a globally renowned technology and digital leader, we have the responsibility, the ambition, and the means to contribute to solving major societal questions that are shaping our future world. Invent for Society aims to value how social impact is part of the fabric of what we do. The Retail Industry is massively disrupted. New entrants, the explosion of media touchpoints, changing consumer expectations, digital innovation and access to data has changed the playing field for many retail companies. See what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page . An overview of the role: As a global leader in strategy and transformation, Capgemini Invent provide industry-specific services and guidance to the world's leading retail companies. Over the last 5 years, Capgemini Invent have achieved continued growth and are now seeking to recruit a Vice President to support the continued expansion in the sector. Our retail business brings together skills and expertise from across the Capgemini Invent capability units and works closely with other service lines across the Group. We oversee a portfolio which covers some of the biggest names in UK retail, across the apparel, grocery, GM and QSR sub-sectors. As part of a joint sector unit with our Consumer Products business we work together where sector boundaries continue to blur with the rise of D2C and the face of traditional retail evolves. We believe in a 'sustainable by default' mindset, working closely with Capgemini Invent's centre of excellence for sustainability to challenge our thinking and that of our clients. The Work No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied, whether fostering our reputation within a new account, or growing and expanding our footprint within a strategic one. We help our clients to become more customer focused, to embrace the power of new technologies, data science and the digital revolution, to explore new business models, to control costs and add value for customers and to achieve their environment and sustainability commitments. We have deep expertise across the end-to-end value chain and our teams are built with people who have 'walked the shopfloor' and truly understand the challenges of our clients from both sides. As a VP in our retail sector team you will lead Capgemini's engagement with one of more of our major accounts and help to bring together the best of Capgemini's offers and bring to life what's next for your client. In doing so you will work with a diverse set of colleagues from within Invent and other parts of Capgemini, drawing from our global networks and experience. Alongside this you will be pivotal to the development and implementation of our profitable growth ambition. Collaboration and Innovation: Innovation is at the heart of our retail business. Last year we opened Cornershop, an innovation store in east London, where we are trialling new concepts, partnering with start-ups and establishing co-innovation projects with new and existing clients. We believe seeing concepts in action, learning fast and scaling quick is a necessary capability for our clients to be disruptive in the market and keep pace with customer expectations. This spirit of rapid innovation transcends all our retail projects, be it the use of data science to prove complex supply chain hypotheses, building agility into core ERP landscapes or seeking new ways for retailers to engage with their customers. Why this role? Working with the Consumer Products, Retail and Distribution Sector Head you'll become part of a team that develops next generation solutions to transform retail companies. As a Vice President, you will take a leadership role in the Capgemini Invent retail business. You will be responsible for leading the growth of our Retail sector. You'll develop our client relationships and also oversee key transformation programmes for clients. You'll represent Capgemini Invent and develop relationships with wider Consumer Products and Retail teams and our service lines both within the UK and globally. You'll help set the direction, driving forward the business, model our values and behaviours, and coach and develop junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Developing and executing an effective go-to-market strategy for our retail business that will position it for significant growth Working with the Head of Consumer Products and Retail for Capgemini Invent to ensure the coherence of all our offerings Building a proposition area and supporting team in one of our retail growth areas: commercial/trading (incl. category management or Buying & Merchandising) or store/omnichannel operations Capitalising on relationships already developed with Retail clients as well as developing new ones. Identifying and building a strong network of contacts at clients, those responsible for consulting/advisory programmes, and extending our relationships, ensuring they become key clients of Capgemini Invent. Leading/coordinating Capgemini Invent sales efforts into retail clients, with a personal business development target of c. £4m per annum. Lead a specific retail Account(s) Externally in the market, you'll bring the presence and gravitas to initiate, manage and maintain board / senior management relationships. To understand and scope out their challenges and potential solutions and to both sell & deliver top-tier consulting and technology enabled business transformation work. Why you? You would ideally have the following experience and personal attributes: A proven track record in consulting new business development/account management in tier 1 retail companies across the full sales lifecycle. Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background. Strong management consulting experience with proven sales and delivery success in Retail Organisations. Extensive knowledge of the retail market with e xcellent existing relationships with senior executives of tier 1 retail companies. Experience in digital transformation A clear and proven area of specialism in one of our core growth areas: Commercial/Trading covering one or more of category strategy, category management, buying & merchandising, insight-driven commercial operations, pricing & promotions management Store/omnichannel operations covering topics such as the balance of optimisation/productivity and service, scaling future store concepts, future store workforce, etc. A clear and proven sub-sector specialism/passion in either Grocery, GM or Apparel Experience of proposition building and delivery with p roven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Diversity: Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Learning and development: There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training, everyone makes time to help and support one another - collaboration is encouraged across all of our teams. Work/Life Harmony: We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible, our Work Life Harmony policy will help you to work flexibly and juggle your work and home life. CSR: We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for an 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Who you'll be working with: At Capgemini Invent we ideate and bring to life what's next for our clients. By combining strategy, technology, data science, and creative design expertise with an inventive mindset, we partner with our clients to innovate and transform their business, helping them navigate today, while plotting a course for the future. As a globally renowned technology and digital leader, we have the responsibility, the ambition, and the means to contribute to solving major societal questions that are shaping our future world. Invent for Society aims to value how social impact is part of the fabric of what we do. The Retail Industry is massively disrupted. New entrants, the explosion of media touchpoints, changing consumer expectations, digital innovation and access to data has changed the playing field for many retail companies. See what it's like to work at Capgemini Invent, visit our Glassdoor page . An overview of the role: As a global leader in strategy and transformation, Capgemini Invent provide industry-specific services and guidance to the world's leading retail companies. Over the last 5 years, Capgemini Invent have achieved continued growth and are now seeking to recruit a Vice President to support the continued expansion in the sector. Our retail business brings together skills and expertise from across the Capgemini Invent capability units and works closely with other service lines across the Group. We oversee a portfolio which covers some of the biggest names in UK retail, across the apparel, grocery, GM and QSR sub-sectors. As part of a joint sector unit with our Consumer Products business we work together where sector boundaries continue to blur with the rise of D2C and the face of traditional retail evolves. We believe in a 'sustainable by default' mindset, working closely with Capgemini Invent's centre of excellence for sustainability to challenge our thinking and that of our clients. The Work No matter the project or customer, your work will have a meaningful impact on society, businesses and lives. It's really rewarding. And it's also really varied, whether fostering our reputation within a new account, or growing and expanding our footprint within a strategic one. We help our clients to become more customer focused, to embrace the power of new technologies, data science and the digital revolution, to explore new business models, to control costs and add value for customers and to achieve their environment and sustainability commitments. We have deep expertise across the end-to-end value chain and our teams are built with people who have 'walked the shopfloor' and truly understand the challenges of our clients from both sides. As a VP in our retail sector team you will lead Capgemini's engagement with one of more of our major accounts and help to bring together the best of Capgemini's offers and bring to life what's next for your client. In doing so you will work with a diverse set of colleagues from within Invent and other parts of Capgemini, drawing from our global networks and experience. Alongside this you will be pivotal to the development and implementation of our profitable growth ambition. Collaboration and Innovation: Innovation is at the heart of our retail business. Last year we opened Cornershop, an innovation store in east London, where we are trialling new concepts, partnering with start-ups and establishing co-innovation projects with new and existing clients. We believe seeing concepts in action, learning fast and scaling quick is a necessary capability for our clients to be disruptive in the market and keep pace with customer expectations. This spirit of rapid innovation transcends all our retail projects, be it the use of data science to prove complex supply chain hypotheses, building agility into core ERP landscapes or seeking new ways for retailers to engage with their customers. Why this role? Working with the Consumer Products, Retail and Distribution Sector Head you'll become part of a team that develops next generation solutions to transform retail companies. As a Vice President, you will take a leadership role in the Capgemini Invent retail business. You will be responsible for leading the growth of our Retail sector. You'll develop our client relationships and also oversee key transformation programmes for clients. You'll represent Capgemini Invent and develop relationships with wider Consumer Products and Retail teams and our service lines both within the UK and globally. You'll help set the direction, driving forward the business, model our values and behaviours, and coach and develop junior members of the team. Key expectations from this role include: Developing and executing an effective go-to-market strategy for our retail business that will position it for significant growth Working with the Head of Consumer Products and Retail for Capgemini Invent to ensure the coherence of all our offerings Building a proposition area and supporting team in one of our retail growth areas: commercial/trading (incl. category management or Buying & Merchandising) or store/omnichannel operations Capitalising on relationships already developed with Retail clients as well as developing new ones. Identifying and building a strong network of contacts at clients, those responsible for consulting/advisory programmes, and extending our relationships, ensuring they become key clients of Capgemini Invent. Leading/coordinating Capgemini Invent sales efforts into retail clients, with a personal business development target of c. £4m per annum. Lead a specific retail Account(s) Externally in the market, you'll bring the presence and gravitas to initiate, manage and maintain board / senior management relationships. To understand and scope out their challenges and potential solutions and to both sell & deliver top-tier consulting and technology enabled business transformation work. Why you? You would ideally have the following experience and personal attributes: A proven track record in consulting new business development/account management in tier 1 retail companies across the full sales lifecycle. Currently working in a major Consulting firm, and/or in industry but having a Consulting background. Strong management consulting experience with proven sales and delivery success in Retail Organisations. Extensive knowledge of the retail market with e xcellent existing relationships with senior executives of tier 1 retail companies. Experience in digital transformation A clear and proven area of specialism in one of our core growth areas: Commercial/Trading covering one or more of category strategy, category management, buying & merchandising, insight-driven commercial operations, pricing & promotions management Store/omnichannel operations covering topics such as the balance of optimisation/productivity and service, scaling future store concepts, future store workforce, etc. A clear and proven sub-sector specialism/passion in either Grocery, GM or Apparel Experience of proposition building and delivery with p roven ability to be successful in a matrixed organisation, and to enlist support and commitment from peers in selling and delivering consulting solutions. Diversity: Capgemini positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We are committed to hiring, developing and retaining the best people to deliver innovative, world-class solutions for our clients. We foster an inclusive culture that enables everyone to achieve their full potential and enjoy a fulfilling career with us. Our comprehensive flexible benefits package and lifestyle policies enable our employees to balance their individual, family and work-life needs. Learning and development: There's an endless amount to learn at Capgemini, and an endless number of ways to do so. So, you'll also have unique training opportunities to take advantage of. Some of our consultants even have the chance to go to Les Fontaine (near Paris, France), where we host a conference. Outside of dedicated training, everyone makes time to help and support one another - collaboration is encouraged across all of our teams. Work/Life Harmony: We understand that everyone has varied lives and we want you to have a great work-life balance. So, where possible, our Work Life Harmony policy will help you to work flexibly and juggle your work and home life. CSR: We're also focused on using tech to have a positive social impact. So, we're working to reduce our own carbon footprint and improve everyone's access to a digital world. It's something we're really serious about. In fact, we were even named as one of the world's most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for an 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you'll join a team that does the right thing. Whilst you will have London as an office base location, you must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. ..... click apply for full job details
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details
Sep 24, 2022
Full time
Role Title Procurement Manager Location Marble Arch London Division Finance Reporting to Head of Procurement The Team This is a great opportunity to join our ambitious and successful Procurement Team at an exciting time for British Land. Over the last 6 years we have been working closely with our stakeholders and suppliers to establish a Procurement centre of expertise to support our British Land colleagues. Over this time we have gone from strength to strength and much of this success has been due to the skills, experience and flexibility of our Procurement professionals. Our Procurement Charter is: 'To work in partnership with the business to optimise the cost and quality of third-party services by providing highly commercial first-class procurement advisory services, professionalising initial sourcing decisions and ongoing vendor/demand management'. The Role This role is responsible for undertaking procurement sourcing projects on behalf of the site based and head office teams in line with the procurement pipeline plan. You will ensure that Procurement support is aligned to the structure, objectives, and culture of the function, becoming an enabler to their business plans, objectives and deliverables. You will be responsible for leading and sharing procurement best practice within your customer groups and continue the ongoing delivery of the procurement strategy. We expect all team members to be flexible often working on a wide range of categories across multiple assets. Our third-party expenditure exceeds £850m annually across Facilities Management, Property (Construction), Professional Services and Corporate/Indirect so there is plenty of opportunity to deliver added value and innovation. If you like working in a dynamic fast pace environment this is one for you. You will be working closely with key head office stakeholders and field-based teams to overcome operational challenges whilst juggling planning and delivery activities. You will collaborate with key stakeholders proactively, identifying areas where Procurement can add measurable value, and lead solutions to support strategic goals for improving organisational effectiveness and efficiency. You will be a key contributor participating in regional cross functional team working to support the creation of specifications and service level expectation schedules. These critical inputs will enable the procurement process to deliver the best possible goods and services arrangements for our customers. Key Responsibilities You will be responsible for the following: Ensure that the customer requirements are met, and that best value is delivered through integrated procurement best practice processes. Develop professional working relationships with key stakeholders from across the business to fully understand their objectives, performance issues, challenges and opportunities for each spend category. Develop and drive strategic category approaches for each service line ensuring that routes to market are defined and that spend is measured and reported on an ongoing basis. Advise key stakeholders to ensure the collaborative delivery of business benefits through innovative approaches to procurement. Support the company's Supplier Code of Conduct by working to identify and deliver sustainable outcomes. Lead the supplier engagement and sourcing activities from sourcing, tender analysis and negotiation and ongoing commercial supplier performance and life cycle management. Implement best in class procurement disciplines and support the continuous development and improvement of these activities within the procurement team and across the business. Manage ethical supplier negotiations and ensure value for money deals are obtained in a professional manner that ensure suppliers are dedicated to high service levels and are committed to contributing to British Land's strategic delivery. Actively promote and monitor the use of British Land's Risk Framework including procurement policies, processes and templates and Supplier Code of Conduct. Work closely with senior stakeholders across the business to shape Procurement Plans. Attend operational and planning meetings and visiting regional sites as required to better understand site specific requirements and provide proactive procurement advice and support. Support and champion risk management in the relevant business area, ensuring risk is understood and mitigated to protect both the business and its customers. Manage high level supplier performance through the development of KPI dashboards Develop and deliver a category/engagement plan to optimise scale sourcing activities in the short/medium and longer term. Drive supplier efficiency through smarter working and innovation Contribute positively to the professionalism and credibility of the function to increase engagement on high value activities. Demonstrate our company values in everything that you do Requirements As we are a small team, we are looking for a Procurement Manager who has demonstratable experience working across a broad range of both direct and indirect categories. You will be able to demonstrate strong commercial understanding of the property market and service charge environment and be aware of the current trends for optimising best value. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills, complimented with a strong track record of negotiation and influencing skills. Engagement, tenacity and relationship building skills will be important if you are to be successful. You will have experience across a number of commercial organisations and will have a track record of delivering successful sustainable outcomes in the most challenging of environments. You will be a self-starter who can work independently whilst being responsive to positive challenge and guidance. CIPS qualified Exposure to a variety of sectors/industries/environments Category experience in both Direct and Indirect categories Strong commercial, sourcing, category management and skilled negotiator Ability to drive and implement change and respond rapidly to the changing needs of the business Able to build and develop strong relationships with key stakeholders Customer Service focussed Strong data interrogation and analytical skills Ability to work to tight deadlines to ensure business continuity Excellent communication skills with strong written and presentation skills Supplier and Risk Management experience Experience of working in multi-location, multi-stakeholder environment is essential Proven experience of sourcing complex and multi-location contracts Previous exposure to working in a retail or service charge environment (desirable, but not essential). Understanding of how to drive corporate sustainability targets through supply chains. Strong team player Expected Behaviours British Land employees are committed to living our values and promoting an inclusive, positive and collaborative culture. Bring your whole self Confident, pro-active, hardworking and highly professional individual Treats everyone equally Listen & Understand Seeks out, accepts and acts on feedback Awareness of and ability to maintain confidentiality Smarter together Good team player, with positive attitude and eagerness to get involved Self-starter who uses own initiative Flexibility - able to deal with different levels of workload, remaining calm under pressure Build for the future Willing to learn new skills and tools Works to a high standard and always strives to improve About British Land At British Land we own or manage a high-quality UK commercial property portfolio focused on London Offices and Retail around the UK. As at 31 March 2022, the portfolio is valued at £13.3bn (British land share: £9.8bn) making us one of Europe's largest listed real estate investment companies. Our strategy is to provide places which meet the needs of our customers and respond to changing lifestyles - Places People Prefer. We do this by creating great environments both inside and outside our buildings and use our scale and placemaking skills to enhance and enliven them. This expands their appeal to a broader range of occupiers, creating enduring demand and driving sustainable, long-term performance. Sustainability is embedded throughout our business. Our places, which are designed to meet high sustainability standards, become part of local communities, provide opportunities for skills development and employment and promote wellbeing. We are a diverse, curious team that believes in shared success and enabling people to be themselves and work in ways they work best. Our small expert team works alongside other expert people on some of the most ambitious, innovative projects in the country, and we are committed to offering our people a rewarding career journey where you can shape how you grow. We provide a range of flexible working arrangements, operating both formal and informal opportunities to meet individual needs. ..... click apply for full job details
Summary causaLens are the pioneers of Causal AI - a giant leap in machine intelligence. We build Causal AI-powered products that are trusted by leading organizations across a wide range of industries. Our No-Code Causal AI Platform empowers all types of users to make superior decisions through an intuitive user interface. We are creating a world in which humans can trust machines with the greatest challenges in the economy, society, and healthcare. As we continue to expand our business, we are looking for a motivated and high-achieving Research Scientist in Machine Learning and Causality to join our Research team based in London on our vision to optimise every business on the planet. This is a full-time placement with significant opportunities for personal development. We offer an intellectually stimulating environment, work within an interdisciplinary team and an inclusive culture. We are a high-calibre, mission-driven team building a technology that improves our world. We are committed to diversity and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels at home and can contribute as a peer within the business. Roles and Responsibilities This is an exciting role for a smart, creative person to focus on research topics in Machine Learning and to extend the cutting edge of Causality. The successful candidate will join the CLX research group focusing on Causality & Blue Sky Research. The Company Current machine learning approaches have severe limitations when applied to real-world business problems and fail to unlock the true potential of AI for the enterprise. causaLens is pioneering Causal AI, a new category of intelligent machines that understand cause and effect - a major step towards true artificial intelligence. Our enterprise platform goes beyond predictions and provides causal insights and suggested actions that directly improve business outcomes for leading businesses in asset management, banking, insurance, logistics, retail, utilities, energy, telecommunications and many others. We are committed to addressing the diversity problem in the tech industry, and that starts with making sure we have a team where everyone feels at home and can contribute as a peer. causaLens in the News Best Deeptech Company 2019 - Artificial Intelligence Awards 'Meet causaLens, a Predictive AI For Hedge Funds, Banks, Tech Companies' - Yahoo Finance 'The U.K.'s Most Exciting AI Startups Race To Scale' - Forbes 'AllianzGI Taps Virtual Data Scientists amid War for Talent' - Financial Times 'Machine Learning Companies to watch in Europe' - Forbes 'Best Investment in Deeptech' award - UK Business Angels Association awards '100 Most Disruptive UK Companies' - Hotwire 'causaLens Appoints Hedge Fund Veteran and Data Leaders to Advisory Board' - Newswire Benefits The opportunity to join a fast-growing, agile, and international team passionate about innovation and making a difference Competitive remuneration Share option scheme Pension scheme 32 days paid holiday allowance (incl. bank holidays) Equipment you need to get the job done (MacBook Pro etc.) Good work-life balance Opportunities for continued learning and self-development, including courses, conferences and book budget Flexible work-from-home and remote days Cycle to work scheme Weekly journal club and knowledge sharing presentations Regular team outings, pizza Thursdays and annual company retreats Fruits, snacks and soft drinks in the office Amazing, smart, fun and inspiring colleagues, always there to support your ideas, growth and enthusiasm Logistics Our interview process consists of a couple of online interviews and an on-site visit. We will do our best to transparently communicate the process with the successful candidates. PhD in a quantitative field (machine learning / computer science / statistics / physics / mathematics, or comparable) Research or Industrial experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning or Reinforcement Learning is necessary Research or Industrial experience in causality (e.g. causal inference and causal discovery) is a plus Creativity and ability to come up with ideas to tackle very hard problems and design/implement cutting edge solutions Ability to translate advanced machine learning algorithms into code (Python preferred) Smart, capable and can write clean code effectively Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (version control, tooling, testing, etc.) Highly capable, self-motivated, collaborative and personable Ability to demonstrate integrity and drive Naturally curious and effective problem solver An excellent written and verbal communicator with a high level of business acumen Ability to effectively work independently in a fast-moving environment
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Summary causaLens are the pioneers of Causal AI - a giant leap in machine intelligence. We build Causal AI-powered products that are trusted by leading organizations across a wide range of industries. Our No-Code Causal AI Platform empowers all types of users to make superior decisions through an intuitive user interface. We are creating a world in which humans can trust machines with the greatest challenges in the economy, society, and healthcare. As we continue to expand our business, we are looking for a motivated and high-achieving Research Scientist in Machine Learning and Causality to join our Research team based in London on our vision to optimise every business on the planet. This is a full-time placement with significant opportunities for personal development. We offer an intellectually stimulating environment, work within an interdisciplinary team and an inclusive culture. We are a high-calibre, mission-driven team building a technology that improves our world. We are committed to diversity and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels at home and can contribute as a peer within the business. Roles and Responsibilities This is an exciting role for a smart, creative person to focus on research topics in Machine Learning and to extend the cutting edge of Causality. The successful candidate will join the CLX research group focusing on Causality & Blue Sky Research. The Company Current machine learning approaches have severe limitations when applied to real-world business problems and fail to unlock the true potential of AI for the enterprise. causaLens is pioneering Causal AI, a new category of intelligent machines that understand cause and effect - a major step towards true artificial intelligence. Our enterprise platform goes beyond predictions and provides causal insights and suggested actions that directly improve business outcomes for leading businesses in asset management, banking, insurance, logistics, retail, utilities, energy, telecommunications and many others. We are committed to addressing the diversity problem in the tech industry, and that starts with making sure we have a team where everyone feels at home and can contribute as a peer. causaLens in the News Best Deeptech Company 2019 - Artificial Intelligence Awards 'Meet causaLens, a Predictive AI For Hedge Funds, Banks, Tech Companies' - Yahoo Finance 'The U.K.'s Most Exciting AI Startups Race To Scale' - Forbes 'AllianzGI Taps Virtual Data Scientists amid War for Talent' - Financial Times 'Machine Learning Companies to watch in Europe' - Forbes 'Best Investment in Deeptech' award - UK Business Angels Association awards '100 Most Disruptive UK Companies' - Hotwire 'causaLens Appoints Hedge Fund Veteran and Data Leaders to Advisory Board' - Newswire Benefits The opportunity to join a fast-growing, agile, and international team passionate about innovation and making a difference Competitive remuneration Share option scheme Pension scheme 32 days paid holiday allowance (incl. bank holidays) Equipment you need to get the job done (MacBook Pro etc.) Good work-life balance Opportunities for continued learning and self-development, including courses, conferences and book budget Flexible work-from-home and remote days Cycle to work scheme Weekly journal club and knowledge sharing presentations Regular team outings, pizza Thursdays and annual company retreats Fruits, snacks and soft drinks in the office Amazing, smart, fun and inspiring colleagues, always there to support your ideas, growth and enthusiasm Logistics Our interview process consists of a couple of online interviews and an on-site visit. We will do our best to transparently communicate the process with the successful candidates. PhD in a quantitative field (machine learning / computer science / statistics / physics / mathematics, or comparable) Research or Industrial experience in Machine Learning, Deep Learning or Reinforcement Learning is necessary Research or Industrial experience in causality (e.g. causal inference and causal discovery) is a plus Creativity and ability to come up with ideas to tackle very hard problems and design/implement cutting edge solutions Ability to translate advanced machine learning algorithms into code (Python preferred) Smart, capable and can write clean code effectively Knowledge of the software development lifecycle (version control, tooling, testing, etc.) Highly capable, self-motivated, collaborative and personable Ability to demonstrate integrity and drive Naturally curious and effective problem solver An excellent written and verbal communicator with a high level of business acumen Ability to effectively work independently in a fast-moving environment
Summary causaLens are the pioneers of Causal AI - a giant leap in machine intelligence. We build Causal AI-powered products that are trusted by leading organizations across a wide range of industries. Our No-Code Causal AI Platform empowers all types of users to make superior decisions through an intuitive user interface. We are creating a world in which humans can trust machines with the greatest challenges in the economy, society, and healthcare. As we continue to scale our business, we now need to add a Digital Marketing Manager to the team to set up and establish a high-performing Marketing function on a 'green field' basis. The successful candidate will thrive on the challenge of setting up and leading this critical function within a fast-growing B2B technology business with huge international potential. Make no mistake, this is a career-defining opportunity for the successful candidate. We are passionate about our team, our collective development and the culture that pervades throughout the organisation; as a member of the management team this role also has an important part to play in living and promoting our values. We are committed to diversity and to ensuring that everyone feels at home and can contribute as a peer within the business. The Role We are seeking a data-driven, revenue-centric Digital Marketing Manager with experience in inbound and outbound B2B marketing, including account-based marketing. Working with a diverse team across North America and Europe, you will play a key role in growing our markets, while also collaborating on global marketing initiatives, including overseeing the effectiveness of the causaLens website. Reporting to the Director of Scientific Communications, you will create and orchestrate multi-channel account-based marketing programs that grow the sales pipeline and accelerate the sales cycle. You will work collaboratively and cross-functionally, aligning closely with marketing and sales team members to market Causal AI platform to senior decision-makers. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborate on the development and execution of the digital marketing plan, optimising the use of account-based marketing and online/digital marketing Social media account management Conceive, develop, execute and optimise online marketing campaigns to drive qualified leads, in alignment with company goals Collaborate closely with marketing counterparts, such as content marketing, product marketing, and sales development, to increase marketing success rates Champion the website, driving increased traffic through SEO/SEM and conversions through more engaging messaging, calls to action, and use of tech. Regularly report program/campaign performance The Company Current machine learning approaches have severe limitations when applied to real world business problems and fail to unlock the true potential of AI for the enterprise. causaLens is pioneering Causal AI, a new category of intelligent machines that understand cause and effect - a major step towards true artificial intelligence. Our enterprise platform goes beyond predictions and provides causal insights and suggested actions that directly improve business outcomes for leading businesses in asset management, banking, insurance, logistics, retail, utilities, energy, telecommunications and many others. causaLens in the News Best Deeptech Company 2019 - Artificial Intelligence Awards 'Meet causaLens, a Predictive AI For Hedge Funds, Banks, Tech Companies' - Yahoo Finance 'The U.K.'s Most Exciting AI Startups Race To Scale' - Forbes 'AllianzGI Taps Virtual Data Scientists amid War for Talent' - Financial Times 'Machine Learning Companies to watch in Europe' - Forbes 'Best Investment in Deeptech' award - UK Business Angels Association awards '100 Most Disruptive UK Companies' - Hotwire 'causaLens Appoints Hedge Fund Veteran and Data Leaders to Advisory Board' - Newswire Benefits The opportunity to join a fast-growing, agile, and international team passionate about innovation and making a difference Competitive remuneration Share option scheme Pension scheme 32 days paid holiday allowance (incl. bank holidays) Equipment you need to get the job done (MacBook Pro etc.) Good work-life balance Opportunities for continued learning and self-development, including courses, conferences and book budget Flexible work-from-home and remote days Cycle to work scheme Weekly journal club and knowledge sharing presentations Regular team outings, pizza Thursdays and annual company retreats Fruits, snacks and soft drinks in the office Amazing, smart, fun and inspiring colleagues, always there to support your ideas, growth and enthusiasm Logistics Our interview process consists of interviews and a "Day 0" which is spent with the team. Normally the Day 0 takes place on-site but for the time being, they will take place online. We will do our best to transparently communicate the process with successful candidates. Ideally 3+ years of work experience in similar role (B2B) Bachelor's degree Experience with account-based marketing Experience with online marketing Experience with website strategy, including SEO Business acumen Proactive self-starter Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Proficiency with managing CRM (preferably Hubspot) Experience working in high tech or Data Proficiency with LinkedIn & Google Ads Nice to Have but not essential Masters Degree Preferably: Experience managing agencies Preferably: Experience of working in ML/AI Content writing creation experience Design skills Wordpress experience
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Summary causaLens are the pioneers of Causal AI - a giant leap in machine intelligence. We build Causal AI-powered products that are trusted by leading organizations across a wide range of industries. Our No-Code Causal AI Platform empowers all types of users to make superior decisions through an intuitive user interface. We are creating a world in which humans can trust machines with the greatest challenges in the economy, society, and healthcare. As we continue to scale our business, we now need to add a Digital Marketing Manager to the team to set up and establish a high-performing Marketing function on a 'green field' basis. The successful candidate will thrive on the challenge of setting up and leading this critical function within a fast-growing B2B technology business with huge international potential. Make no mistake, this is a career-defining opportunity for the successful candidate. We are passionate about our team, our collective development and the culture that pervades throughout the organisation; as a member of the management team this role also has an important part to play in living and promoting our values. We are committed to diversity and to ensuring that everyone feels at home and can contribute as a peer within the business. The Role We are seeking a data-driven, revenue-centric Digital Marketing Manager with experience in inbound and outbound B2B marketing, including account-based marketing. Working with a diverse team across North America and Europe, you will play a key role in growing our markets, while also collaborating on global marketing initiatives, including overseeing the effectiveness of the causaLens website. Reporting to the Director of Scientific Communications, you will create and orchestrate multi-channel account-based marketing programs that grow the sales pipeline and accelerate the sales cycle. You will work collaboratively and cross-functionally, aligning closely with marketing and sales team members to market Causal AI platform to senior decision-makers. Your responsibilities will include: Collaborate on the development and execution of the digital marketing plan, optimising the use of account-based marketing and online/digital marketing Social media account management Conceive, develop, execute and optimise online marketing campaigns to drive qualified leads, in alignment with company goals Collaborate closely with marketing counterparts, such as content marketing, product marketing, and sales development, to increase marketing success rates Champion the website, driving increased traffic through SEO/SEM and conversions through more engaging messaging, calls to action, and use of tech. Regularly report program/campaign performance The Company Current machine learning approaches have severe limitations when applied to real world business problems and fail to unlock the true potential of AI for the enterprise. causaLens is pioneering Causal AI, a new category of intelligent machines that understand cause and effect - a major step towards true artificial intelligence. Our enterprise platform goes beyond predictions and provides causal insights and suggested actions that directly improve business outcomes for leading businesses in asset management, banking, insurance, logistics, retail, utilities, energy, telecommunications and many others. causaLens in the News Best Deeptech Company 2019 - Artificial Intelligence Awards 'Meet causaLens, a Predictive AI For Hedge Funds, Banks, Tech Companies' - Yahoo Finance 'The U.K.'s Most Exciting AI Startups Race To Scale' - Forbes 'AllianzGI Taps Virtual Data Scientists amid War for Talent' - Financial Times 'Machine Learning Companies to watch in Europe' - Forbes 'Best Investment in Deeptech' award - UK Business Angels Association awards '100 Most Disruptive UK Companies' - Hotwire 'causaLens Appoints Hedge Fund Veteran and Data Leaders to Advisory Board' - Newswire Benefits The opportunity to join a fast-growing, agile, and international team passionate about innovation and making a difference Competitive remuneration Share option scheme Pension scheme 32 days paid holiday allowance (incl. bank holidays) Equipment you need to get the job done (MacBook Pro etc.) Good work-life balance Opportunities for continued learning and self-development, including courses, conferences and book budget Flexible work-from-home and remote days Cycle to work scheme Weekly journal club and knowledge sharing presentations Regular team outings, pizza Thursdays and annual company retreats Fruits, snacks and soft drinks in the office Amazing, smart, fun and inspiring colleagues, always there to support your ideas, growth and enthusiasm Logistics Our interview process consists of interviews and a "Day 0" which is spent with the team. Normally the Day 0 takes place on-site but for the time being, they will take place online. We will do our best to transparently communicate the process with successful candidates. Ideally 3+ years of work experience in similar role (B2B) Bachelor's degree Experience with account-based marketing Experience with online marketing Experience with website strategy, including SEO Business acumen Proactive self-starter Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills Proficiency with managing CRM (preferably Hubspot) Experience working in high tech or Data Proficiency with LinkedIn & Google Ads Nice to Have but not essential Masters Degree Preferably: Experience managing agencies Preferably: Experience of working in ML/AI Content writing creation experience Design skills Wordpress experience
Summary causaLens are the pioneers of Causal AI - a giant leap in machine intelligence. We build Causal AI-powered products that are trusted by leading organizations across a wide range of industries. Our No-Code Causal AI Platform empowers all types of users to make superior decisions through an intuitive user interface. We are creating a world in which humans can trust machines with the greatest challenges in the economy, society, and healthcare. As we continue to expand our business, we are looking for a motivated and high-achieving Data Scientist - Applied Science based in London to join the team on our vision to optimise every business on the planet. This is a full-time placement with significant opportunities for personal development. We offer an intellectually stimulating environment, work within an interdisciplinary team and an inclusive culture. We are a high-calibre, mission-driven team building a technology that improves our world. The ideal candidate will have relevant academic or professional experience, but above all will be keen to learn the breadth of skills required to work in a small startup environment. We are committed to diversity and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels at home and can contribute as a peer within the business. Roles and Responsibilities This is an exciting role for a smart, creative person with a strong technical background and desire to apply his/her skills in a stimulating scientific environment. Your work will include: Prototyping applied research that goes into the product. Helping clients from a wide variety of industries solve their problems with our platform. Explaining the state-of-the-art technology and working on proof-of-concept projects with a rapid turnaround. Shaping the future direction of the technology by suggesting and developing novel applications and new platform features. Working with a broad range of clients to help them integrate our technology into their workflow over the long term, solving technical and data science issues. Research and evaluation of novel use-cases for the causaLens technology. The Company Current machine learning approaches have severe limitations when applied to real-world business problems and fail to unlock the true potential of AI for the enterprise. causaLens is pioneering Causal AI, a new category of intelligent machines that understand cause and effect - a major step towards true artificial intelligence. Our enterprise platform goes beyond predictions and provides causal insights and suggested actions that directly improve business outcomes for leading businesses in asset management, banking, insurance, logistics, retail, utilities, energy, telecommunications and many others. We are committed to addressing the diversity problem in the tech industry, and that starts with making sure we have a team where everyone feels at home and can contribute as a peer. causaLens in the News Best Deeptech Company 2019 - Artificial Intelligence Awards 'Meet causaLens, a Predictive AI For Hedge Funds, Banks, Tech Companies' - Yahoo Finance 'The U.K.'s Most Exciting AI Startups Race To Scale' - Forbes 'AllianzGI Taps Virtual Data Scientists amid War for Talent' - Financial Times 'Machine Learning Companies to watch in Europe' - Forbes 'Best Investment in Deeptech' award - UK Business Angels Association awards '100 Most Disruptive UK Companies' - Hotwire 'causaLens Appoints Hedge Fund Veteran and Data Leaders to Advisory Board' - Newswire Benefits As well as the opportunity to join a fast-growing, agile, international team that is passionate about innovation and making a difference, we have competitive remuneration and pension benefits plus: Opportunities for continued learning and self-development, including courses, conferences and book budget Weekly journal club and knowledge sharing presentations Active social calendar including regular team outings, pizza Thursdays and annual company retreats Encouragement of a great work/life balance that includes flexible work-from-home and remote days Cycle to work scheme Fruits, snacks and soft drinks in the office 32 days paid holiday allowance (incl. bank holidays) Equipment you need to get the job done (MacBook Pro etc.) Amazing, smart, fun and inspiring colleagues, always there to support your ideas, growth and enthusiasm! Logistics Our interview process consists of an online coding challenge, 3 Technical interviews and a "Day 0" which is spent with the team. Normally the Day 0 takes place on-site but for the time being, they will take place online. We will do our best to transparently communicate the process with successful candidates. This role is open for candidates of all seniorities, junior to senior. Strong academic record (MEng, MSci, EngD or PhD). Ability to discover the business potential of novel technologies Advanced quantitative skills in machine learning/statistics/mathematics or similar fields Ability to apply complex technologies in novel high-value use-cases An excellent written and verbal communicator with a high level of business acumen Highly capable, self-motivated, collaborative and personable High integrity and drive Naturally curious and effective problem solver Ability to effectively work independently in a fast-moving environment Strong coding skills (we use Python)
Dec 06, 2021
Full time
Summary causaLens are the pioneers of Causal AI - a giant leap in machine intelligence. We build Causal AI-powered products that are trusted by leading organizations across a wide range of industries. Our No-Code Causal AI Platform empowers all types of users to make superior decisions through an intuitive user interface. We are creating a world in which humans can trust machines with the greatest challenges in the economy, society, and healthcare. As we continue to expand our business, we are looking for a motivated and high-achieving Data Scientist - Applied Science based in London to join the team on our vision to optimise every business on the planet. This is a full-time placement with significant opportunities for personal development. We offer an intellectually stimulating environment, work within an interdisciplinary team and an inclusive culture. We are a high-calibre, mission-driven team building a technology that improves our world. The ideal candidate will have relevant academic or professional experience, but above all will be keen to learn the breadth of skills required to work in a small startup environment. We are committed to diversity and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels at home and can contribute as a peer within the business. Roles and Responsibilities This is an exciting role for a smart, creative person with a strong technical background and desire to apply his/her skills in a stimulating scientific environment. Your work will include: Prototyping applied research that goes into the product. Helping clients from a wide variety of industries solve their problems with our platform. Explaining the state-of-the-art technology and working on proof-of-concept projects with a rapid turnaround. Shaping the future direction of the technology by suggesting and developing novel applications and new platform features. Working with a broad range of clients to help them integrate our technology into their workflow over the long term, solving technical and data science issues. Research and evaluation of novel use-cases for the causaLens technology. The Company Current machine learning approaches have severe limitations when applied to real-world business problems and fail to unlock the true potential of AI for the enterprise. causaLens is pioneering Causal AI, a new category of intelligent machines that understand cause and effect - a major step towards true artificial intelligence. Our enterprise platform goes beyond predictions and provides causal insights and suggested actions that directly improve business outcomes for leading businesses in asset management, banking, insurance, logistics, retail, utilities, energy, telecommunications and many others. We are committed to addressing the diversity problem in the tech industry, and that starts with making sure we have a team where everyone feels at home and can contribute as a peer. causaLens in the News Best Deeptech Company 2019 - Artificial Intelligence Awards 'Meet causaLens, a Predictive AI For Hedge Funds, Banks, Tech Companies' - Yahoo Finance 'The U.K.'s Most Exciting AI Startups Race To Scale' - Forbes 'AllianzGI Taps Virtual Data Scientists amid War for Talent' - Financial Times 'Machine Learning Companies to watch in Europe' - Forbes 'Best Investment in Deeptech' award - UK Business Angels Association awards '100 Most Disruptive UK Companies' - Hotwire 'causaLens Appoints Hedge Fund Veteran and Data Leaders to Advisory Board' - Newswire Benefits As well as the opportunity to join a fast-growing, agile, international team that is passionate about innovation and making a difference, we have competitive remuneration and pension benefits plus: Opportunities for continued learning and self-development, including courses, conferences and book budget Weekly journal club and knowledge sharing presentations Active social calendar including regular team outings, pizza Thursdays and annual company retreats Encouragement of a great work/life balance that includes flexible work-from-home and remote days Cycle to work scheme Fruits, snacks and soft drinks in the office 32 days paid holiday allowance (incl. bank holidays) Equipment you need to get the job done (MacBook Pro etc.) Amazing, smart, fun and inspiring colleagues, always there to support your ideas, growth and enthusiasm! Logistics Our interview process consists of an online coding challenge, 3 Technical interviews and a "Day 0" which is spent with the team. Normally the Day 0 takes place on-site but for the time being, they will take place online. We will do our best to transparently communicate the process with successful candidates. This role is open for candidates of all seniorities, junior to senior. Strong academic record (MEng, MSci, EngD or PhD). Ability to discover the business potential of novel technologies Advanced quantitative skills in machine learning/statistics/mathematics or similar fields Ability to apply complex technologies in novel high-value use-cases An excellent written and verbal communicator with a high level of business acumen Highly capable, self-motivated, collaborative and personable High integrity and drive Naturally curious and effective problem solver Ability to effectively work independently in a fast-moving environment Strong coding skills (we use Python)