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Infrastructure Project Manager
AVP (£70k–£80k) / VP (£90k–£110k)
Hybrid: 3 days per week in London, 2 days WFH

Our client, a leading international bank with an established London presence, is seeking multiple Project Managers (AVP and VP level) with extensive experience in IT Infrastructure project delivery within the banking sector.

As an Infrastructure Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful end-to-end delivery of critical technology change initiatives. You will work closely with senior stakeholders, technology teams, and external vendors to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to the bank’s global technology strategy.

Typical Project Areas
Projects will often span large-scale, complex environments and may include.

• Core banking infrastructure upgrades – hardware modernisation, system resilience and disaster recovery projects.
• Data centre migrations and hybrid cloud transitions (AWS, Azure, private cloud).
• End User Computing refresh programmes – Windows 10/11 upgrades, VDI rollouts, Office 365/M365 migrations.
• Network & security upgrades – WAN/LAN refresh, SD-WAN, firewall/security infrastructure enhancements.
• Cybersecurity initiatives – IAM (Identity and Access Management), SIEM integration, encryption, vulnerability management.
• Infrastructure for regulatory change programmes (e.g. Basel III, MiFID II support).
• DevOps enablement projects – CI/CD pipelines, tooling standardisation.

• Strong track record of successful end-to-end IT Infrastructure project delivery in global environments.
• Experience delivering multiple large-scale projects in areas such as cloud, data centre, networking, end-user technology, or security.
• Familiarity with governance frameworks and global programme structures within banking.
• Proven ability to engage and influence senior business and IT stakeholders.
• Banking / Financial services sector experience is highly desired.

We are the longest-established tech recruitment partner to this bank (15 years) and the only one to win a UK supplier award for our recruitment support delivery into this bank.

Senior Messaging & Collaboration Engineer
Fully Onsite in London (EC2Y / Moorgate)
International Banking Group
£726.43pd Inside IR35
01/01/26 to 31/08/26

Ready to deliver technical leadership and make an impact as a Senior Messaging & Collaboration Engineer at a leading international banking group? This is your chance to steer transformative messaging and collaboration projects, working hands-on with the latest cloud and hybrid technologies in a dynamic team.

Enjoy exposure to both project and business-as-usual environments, contributing to major technical modernisation across Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365, Intune, Teams, SharePoint, and Azure Active Directory.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead messaging, collaboration, and mobility projects, ensuring on-time delivery to enterprise standards.
• Design and implement collaboration solutions across Exchange, M365, Intune, including hybrid configurations and migrations.
• Administer, optimise, and maintain Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Compliance Centre).
• Implement and maintain email and data security controls (SPF, DKIM, DMARC, anti-spam, DLP, ATP).
• Provide Tier-3 support for complex technical incidents and act as technical authority to internal teams.
• Drive solution delivery for transformation and operational programmes, with high reliability and compliance.
• Work cross-team with security, networking, and integration specialists.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation and support roadmap development.

Key Skills & Requirements

• Expert knowledge of Microsoft 365 services (Exchange Online/Server, Teams, SharePoint, Intune, Compliance Centre).
• Extensive experience with Exchange hybrid deployments, migrations, and mailflow management.
• Hands-on expertise in Azure AD, Conditional Access, Intune Endpoint Manager, and PowerShell scripting.
• Successful track record delivering large-scale migration projects, with Tier-3 support experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Desirable: ITIL or similar frameworks, regulated/global environment experience, Zero Trust/Copilot, Defender, and Purview exposure.

Ready to join an international banking group where you’ll be challenged, supported, and valued? Apply now to take the next step in your messaging & collaboration career! 

If you’ve held any of these roles or used these technologies/skills, this role could be a great fit: Messaging Engineer, Collaboration Engineer, Microsoft 365 SME, Exchange Server Specialist, M365 Consultant, Intune Architect, Teams Voice Engineer, Azure AD Expert, Hybrid Cloud Migration Specialist, SharePoint Engineer, Email Security Specialist, Copilot Integration Lead, Microsoft Defender Admin, PowerShell.

• Manage the day-to-day bookkeeping function, ensuring accurate recording of financial transactions across Group companies.
• Prepare and review monthly management accounts, working with the Financial Controller to meet deadlines.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including reconciliations and journal postings.
• Maintain the purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring timely invoice processing and payment.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and assist with FCA regulatory reporting.
• Oversee staff expense management and company credit card reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow reporting and assist with forecasting.
• Support external audit processes by preparing schedules and responding to auditor queries.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve financial processes and controls.
• Assist with the implementation and management of new finance systems and ERP projects.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and internal policies.
• Act in accordance with Consumer Duty rules and FCA Conduct rules.
• Assist the Financial Controller with ad hoc financial projects and initiatives.

• AAT qualified, or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent).
• 3–5 years’ experience in a finance or bookkeeping role, ideally within financial services.
• Strong understanding of double-entry accounting and month-end processes.
• Solid knowledge of UK GAAP and VAT regulations.
• Proficient in accounting software (Sage preferred) and advanced Excel skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Proactive, collaborative, and adaptable approach.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to delivering good customer outcomes and adhering to Consumer Duty standards.

• Experience supporting FCA regulatory returns.
• Experience with financial system migrations or ERP projects.
• Familiarity with financial services sector compliance requirements.

• Device & Equipment Management: Build, rebuild, provision, and configure end-user devices to meet specifications.
• Inventory Control: Manage deliveries, maintain accurate stock records, and oversee equipment allocation and disposal.
• Service Delivery: Coordinate and complete IMAC (Install, Move, Add, Change) activities efficiently and in line with SLAs.
• Customer Interaction: Provide a professional, courteous service – ensuring users receive timely, high-quality support.
• Collaboration: Work closely with other support teams to maintain seamless operations and deliver exceptional service.

• Previous experience in IT support or technical field service (hardware/software).
• Knowledge of desktop environments (Windows 7–10), application installs, and ticketing systems (e.g. ServiceNow).
• Understanding of networking and server fundamentals.
• Excellent organisation, troubleshooting, and customer service skills.
• A full, clean UK driving licence.
• Must be a sole UK national and able to obtain SC Clearance.
• Flexible, methodical, and a strong team player.
• Desirable: Experience with stock management tools, IMAC processes, or working within secure environments.

• 5+ years’ experience in Cloud or Cyber Security, ideally within financial services.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, OCI).
• Experience with CSPM, CWPP, Kubernetes and container security.
• Solid understanding of ISO27001, NIST, CIS, and other relevant frameworks.
• Professional certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CCSP are highly desirable.

• Proven experience delivering end-to-end, user-focused design projects.
• Background in designing government/public services and familiarity with the GOV.UK service standard.
• Ability to coach teams in iterative, data-informed design methodologies.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to advocate for design at all levels.
• Must hold existing UK work authorisation (sponsorship not provided).
• Eligibility for SC clearance (UK residency for the past 5 years required).

• Consultancy experience.
• Exposure to both public and private sectors.
• Multi-disciplinary design skillset.

Vice President, Digital Engineering Services Optimisation & Efficiency Lead

Location: London – Hybrid (2-3 days per week in office)
Salary: TBC + Excellent Benefits + Bonus

Deerfoot Recruitment is working with a leading global financial services organisation to help them appoint a Vice President, Optimisation and Efficiency Lead within their Digital Engineering Services Technology function.

This is a key leadership role focused on driving financial optimisation, transparency, and strategic alignment of technology investments across Digital Engineering. The successful candidate will lead budgeting and financial management initiatives, enhance cost governance, and deliver actionable insights to improve operational efficiency.

Role Overview

• Lead financial planning and analysis across Digital Engineering, managing both Opex and Capex budgets.

• Identify and deliver cost optimisation opportunities across BAU and investment portfolios.

• Strengthen financial governance and transparency over technology expenditure.

• Partner with senior leadership to align financial strategies with long-term technology objectives.

• Support transformation initiatives, including the shift to cloud-based architectures.

• Drive resource planning, reporting improvements, and the development of FinOps capabilities.

About You

• Proven experience in senior financial management or FP&A roles within technology or financial services (5–7+ years).

• Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with experience using Power BI and Oracle Cloud Financials.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities, comfortable influencing senior leaders.

• Strategic thinker with a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

• Degree qualified in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

This is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact within a major financial institution’s technology division, driving real change and efficiency in a complex, global environment.

Interested?
Please apply through Deerfoot Recruitment today. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Every application is reviewed with confidentiality and professionalism.

Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Functional Consultant

Up to £100,000 + Generous Benefits Package (Dental, Medical, Group Income Protection, Critical Illness, Medical etc..)

London, Hybrid - 2-3 days per week on client site 

Overview

We are seeking a talented and experienced Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM Functional Consultant to join our major Global client. This is a hybrid role with the opportunity to work in either London or Birmingham, with occasional visits to client sites. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment, working on innovative technology solutions to drive transformational results for clients.

Responsibilities

• Lead business discussions with customers for project discovery and business process mapping
• Manage agile delivery teams and a team of business analysts
• Design and configure Dynamics 365 solutions
• Collaborate with business stakeholders for data integration and migration activities
• Estimate project requirements and lead RFP responses for D365 engagements
• Utilize knowledge of Dynamics 365 CE, functional consulting, bid management, and team management

Qualifications

• Experience with Dynamics 365 CE capabilities and extensibilities
• In-depth knowledge of the Microsoft Dynamics CRM platform
• Understanding of design & configuration experience in Dynamics 365
• Capability to estimate Dynamics CRM project requirements
• Knowledge in multiple components of responding to RFPs/RFIs
• Microsoft Azure knowledge
• Understanding of DevOps project implementation

Day-to-day

The successful candidate will work on Dynamics 365 CRM solution implementations for our clients public sector customers, collaborating with a passionate team of thought leaders to deliver full lifecycle solutions.

Benefits

• Competitive salary up to £100,000 + benefits
• Private medical insurance, employee assistance program, and income protection cover
• Flexible working and working from home options
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and belonging
• Opportunity to work with a multi-award-winning and cloud-native organization

If you are a driven professional with a passion for delivering innovative technology solutions, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

We are proud to be a long-term recruitment partner (15+ years) to one of the world’s leading international banks. Our client is seeking an experienced Programme Manager to lead high-profile change programs within their Finance Portfolio.

This is a senior role driving delivery of finance transformation, digitalisation, and regulatory change projects across their EMEA operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex Finance Change & Technology projects from initiation to delivery.

• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, RAID logs and stakeholder reporting.

• Partner with senior business and technology leaders, external vendors, and consultants.

• Drive strong governance, steering committees, and cross-functional working groups.

• Deliver programs in line with regulatory requirements, operational risk standards, and global frameworks.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience delivering large-scale Finance/Banking technology change programs.

• Proven track record in managing regulatory or finance transformation projects.

• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.

• Experience across end-to-end lifecycle delivery (SDLC, waterfall & agile).

• A financial services background is essential.
   
• Relevant certifications (Prince2, PMI, Six Sigma, Agile) desirable.

IT Finance Business Partner
Hybrid – 3 Days Per Week in London Office (Moorgate / EC2)
£80k - £90k base + bonus + benefits
Vice President, Banking

Are you a senior IT Finance Business Partner with the confidence to lead high-value executive reporting in a global banking environment? Our client of 15 years, a prestigious international banking institution, is seeking an experienced Vice President in IT Portfolio Reporting and Project Accounting to take ownership of portfolio reporting and project financial governance within their technology department.

This is a senior position within Technology, responsible for executive project reporting, financial oversight of IT investment projects, and governance committee packs. You’ll also manage a small team (2 direct reports) and work closely with Finance, PMO and senior stakeholders (CIO, Portfolio Leads, EMEA Delivery Forum).

The Role
As Vice President, IT Project Executive Reporting & Project Accounting Lead, you will:

• Lead and own portfolio and project reporting, acting as the key custodian of monthly investment and governance packs for senior stakeholders.
• Oversee correct accounting practices for technology investment projects, ensuring financial controls and budget reporting are maintained to group policy standards.
• Chair and prepare documentation for investment governance forums and executive-level steering committees.
• Partner with senior IT, Finance, and Risk stakeholders across EMEA and global headquarters, providing trusted reporting, insights and recommendations.

• Drive production of portfolio and investment reporting packs, ensuring submissions meet high standards and are audit-ready.
• Manage and continuously improve project investment financial reporting, bringing transparency and consistency across IT programmes.
• Oversee correct cost categorisation of project expenses and ensure compliance with financial policies and reporting standards.
• Provide clear reporting and commentary to CIO, Finance, Portfolio Leads, and executive committees.
• Champion the effective use of Planview as the "golden source" of programme and portfolio data.
• Actively support governance committees and risk working groups, ensuring accurate escalation of risks, issues, and dependencies.

• Strong track record in executive reporting, project accounting, and IT portfolio governance within a banking or large corporate environment.
• Deep knowledge of project cost categorisation and financial reporting (capital vs expense).
• Hands-on experience with Planview (or similar PPM tools) and advanced Excel.
• Strong knowledge of financial systems (Oracle Financials or similar) and proficiency across MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Visio).
• Experience chairing governance forums, producing materials for senior leadership, and providing risk/financial commentary.
• Background in Waterfall IT project management lifecycles including RAID, baseline control, and resource planning.

Desirable: Accounting qualification (ACCA/ACA/CIMA), or PMO/Project Management certifications (Prince2, PMI, Agile, Six Sigma).

We are seeking a confident, detail-driven VP able to balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery. You will combine strong analytical and numerical capability with excellent communication skills, able to engage, challenge, and influence senior stakeholders in a high-pressure environment.

This permanent position based in Central London (3 days per week onsite, 2 days per week WFH) pays a base salary of £80k - £90k plus a performance based bonus and benefits including a 10% employer pension contribution, life insurance, income protection, critical illness cover, generous holiday allowances with options to buy/sell, private medical insurance, premier health screening and a flexible benefits portal for optional extras via salary sacrifice.

• Previous experience in financial services
• Strong analytical and Excel skills (handling large/bespoke datasets)
• Understanding of investment products and operations
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities
• High level attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple remediation projects concurrently

As a trusted hiring partner to this leading international bank for over 15 years, we have been asked to assist with the hire of a senior Operational Resilience professional to lead critical resilience, continuity, and crisis management initiatives across the UK operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the bank’s Incident Management planning & testing programme.

• Lead incident response, horizon scanning, and tabletop exercises.

• Ensure resilience frameworks meet major regulatory standards (FFIEC, OCC, FRB).

• Drive process and policy improvements across BC, DR and IM functions.

• Partner with senior stakeholders across Security, Tech, DR and BC teams.

• Manage audits, regulatory reviews, and contract negotiations.

• Lead and develop a small team of IM / Resilience experts.

Skills & Experience

• 10+ years’ experience in business continuity, disaster recovery, crisis management, or operational resilience – ideally within financial services.

• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks (FFIEC, OCC, FINRA, FRB).

• Certified professional (ABCP, CBCP, MBCP, MBCI or similar).

• Excellent influencing, stakeholder & project management skills.

• Background in finance, risk, or emergency management preferred.

This is a fantastic opportunity to take a leadership role within a globally recognised institution, shaping resilience strategies and ensuring operational stability at the highest level.