Vacancy Description:

Our client is seeking a Bank Reconciliations & Payments Administrator.  The successful candidate will be responsible for recording, maintaining and reconciling the bank accounts of the Company and it’s associated companies in accordance with Group policy, procedures and regulatory requirements, managing the cheque requisition and petty cash requirements of the Isle of Man businesses and assisting with other accounting and bank related requirements within the Finance team.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will be computer literate (MS Excel and Word), have knowledge of SUN Accounts software package would be useful but not essential, knowledge and experience in the use of EQ, ICEB or other banking systems, knowledge of the Financial Supervision Commission financial services rulebook client money regulations would be an advantage, Bank reconciliation experience and use of an accounting system, 2 years working experience in a bank or office environment and Maths/English GCSE level or equivalent.

Key Information:

This position is within an established Trust & Corporate Service Provider based on the Isle of Man.

Vacancy Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Business Analyst to join the International Division in a leading financial services organisation. You will have the opportunity to work in a diverse, challenging and rewarding environment, where you can make a real difference.  You will be joining a dedicated and dynamic team, responsible for driving and delivering change in support of our strategy and goals. You will have the opportunity to work on projects across multiple geographies, cultures and business areas, utilising new technologies.  The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with stakeholders across the business and IT to analyse and understand change needs and business drivers, identify, challenge and understand business requirements and develop and recommend potential solutions.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will have an understanding of the Financial Services industry, investment and protection products and the regulatory environments, an understanding of project methodologies and approaches, experience of techniques for capture and validation of business requirements, experience of process modeling, a flexible attitude to work and willingness to travel and work across office sites, at least 2 years experience in a Business Analyst or similar role, with involvement in requirements and solution definition, together with problem solving and process improvement activities, preferably educated to degree level (or equivalent) and preferably have ISEB Business Analysis qualification (or progress towards this, or similar).

Immediate requirement for an experienced Senior Trust & Company Administrator for 6 months. The successful candidate will be responsible for administering a portfolio clients and trusts.  Ideally ICSA or STEP qualified with Yachting and VAT experience preferred.

For further details please contact the Paragon team on 665115 or alternatively send your CV to enquiries@paragon.co.im

Vacancy Description:

Our client has an immediate requirement for an experienced contract Actuary to work on product development and pricing.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified and experienced Actuary, preferably with experience gained within the Life Industry. 

Key Information:

This position is within a Life Assurance company based on the Isle of Man.

Vacancy Description:

A qualified Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent) is required to undertake the role of Assistant Financial Controller.  The successful candidate will have strong technical financial accounting and reporting knowledge (IFRS) gained within Financial Services or a leading Accountancy Firm.  Individuals will be able to demonstrate their understanding of regulatory and tax reporting as well as end-to-end financial control and accounting processes. 

Person Specification:

The role holder will have excellent communication skills, be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of the wider Finance team and possess a commercial approach combined with exceptional technical skills and experience.  Individuals will have experience or knowledge of large company finance functions and how they operate, together with a good understanding of accounting principles and core finance processes, to be able to deliver robust end-to-end financial accounting and control activity including other Financial and Statutory reporting requirements.

Key Information:

Our client is an established Financial Services organisation.

Vacancy Description:

Our client is seeking an Operational Controls Assistant.  The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the financial control of the reconciliations function thus ensuring the effective management of policyholder and shareholder investments and monies.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will have GCSE (or equivalent) grade C or above in English and Mathematics, 3-4 years experience within the finance sector, computer literate – comfortable using a wide variety of applications and systems, knowledge of the regulatory framework (for example AML/KYC), and be prepared to work towards a professional qualification for example CAT.

Key Information:

This position is within a Life Assurance company based on the Isle of Man.

Vacancy Description:

Our client is seeking an Reconciliations Team Member.  The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting in the financial control of the reconciliations function thus ensuring the effective management of policyholder and shareholder investments and monies.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will have 5 GCSEs at grade C and above and previous finance experience.

Key Information:

This position is within a Life Assurance company based on the Isle of Man.

Vacancy Description:

The Human Resources Generalist is the subject matter expert on employment issues and acts as an adviser to both leaders and associates on such matters.  The successful candidate will be responsible for all shop floor and office based recruitment and will demonstrate a passion towards our client’s ‘Employer of Choice Strategy’.  In addition you will take an active role implementing employee engagement/organisation development initiatives.

Person Specification:

The ideal candidate will be educated to degree level with relevant HR qualification/CIPD, a minimum 3 year’s experience in a HR generalist role in a progressive business environment, preferably in the manufacturing industry.  Must be able to demonstrate a strong passion for resourcing/recruitment, with an excellent track record in delivering results.

Key Information:

This position is within an established Manufacturing company based on the Isle of Man.

Vacancy Description:

A Technical Support Consultant is required to join an established team.  The successful candidate will assist with the provision of technical support regarding international tax, estate planning and technical product queries, undertaking research and having involvement in new product developments.

Person Specification:

The successful candidate will have a strong working knowledge of Offshore Life Assurance and types of financial products, ideally combined with relationship management experience within the industry.  Individuals will be able to maintain and continually update their awareness of regulatory, fiscal and other matters to achieve wider role objectives, including elements of Marketing relating to supporting technical literature and website content.

Key Information:

Our client is an International Life Assurance Company.

Vacancy Description:

An experienced Commercial Litigation Solicitor ideally with a minimum of 5+ years post-qualification experience in this field, is required for an exciting opportunity with a flourishing organisation.  Candidates are expected to have worked within prestigious legal firm(s) and will have exceptional organisational and project management skills and a commercial acumen and be keen to work within an entrepreneurial environment with initiative and motivation.

Person Specification:

Individuals will have significant commercial litigation experience in managing high value commercial litigation cases.  To be successful in the requirements of the role, the individual will manage case reviews, budgets and cash flow projections, written reports and recommendations and  ultimately ensuring strategic, budgetary and timing criteria are met and maintained.  In addition, strong communication skills are required to develop excellent working relationships internally and externally, with a wide range of legal and other professionals. 

Key Information:

This position is within an industry leading market specialist.