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Martin Cowan

Executive Recruitment Consultant

Martin is a qualified Executive Recruiter, typically supporting our senior and executive-level candidates, whilst capably managing multi-sector employers with market leading recruitment service provision. 
 
  • Key skills – relationship building and management, interview preparation and confidence building, communication and honesty
  • Highly respected and recommended within the industry for his effective candidate support, communications and successful placement track record at senior level
  • Trained actor with seven years’ industry experience living and working in London – knows the importance of presenting yourself in the right way
  • Keen footballer, centre forward and top goalscorer for his local club in each of the last six seasons
'Personally, trust is everything.  Only by getting to know both clients and candidates properly can we be in a genuine position to assist, so taking the time to build these relationships is the only way we can really make a difference to someone’s search. 
 
For me, job satisfaction comes from being able to directly help someone we have built that connection with.'

 

 
 
 

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Project Manager, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP11158
Project Management
Permanent
Executive Appointments
Join our client as a Project Manager in their Group Change Department! You\'ll play a vital role in actively managing and driving projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead cross-functional projects that deliver business benefits on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

The Role…
As a Project Manager, your main responsibilities will include:

Owning and being accountable for the delivery of cross-functional projects, including new products/markets, regulatory initiatives, technology projects, and operational efficiency improvements
Manage project governance, including planning, issue and risk management, and project budget oversight
Coordinate and oversee requirements analysis to ensure value for money
Implement high-quality solutions through robust testing and ensuring delivery within agreed scope
Communicate accurately and timely with stakeholders to keep them informed
Ensure business and operational readiness for solution delivery

About You…
To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience:

Proven experience within the Financial Services sector
Excellent skills in planning, issue/risk management, and project budget oversight
Experience in managing large projects or multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in facilitation, presentation, and report writing
PRINCE2 or Agile certified

The Reward…

Joining the team you will enjoy:
Competitive salary & benefits package
An inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
The chance to lead impactful projects in a dynamic department

Senior Manager, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP11155
Banking, Funds & Wealth Management
Full Time, Permanent
Mid Senior Level
Join our client, a leading Investor Services group, known for its global expertise and exceptional client service as a Senior Manager! We\'re seeking an experienced professional to drive operational excellence and manage a diverse client portfolio.

The Role…

As a Senior Manager, your responsibilities include:

Lead process improvement initiatives for operational efficiency
Manage a complex client portfolio with advanced technical skills
Foster a client service mindset and business development culture
Oversee direct reports\' career development
Manage a Client Administration Team
Allocate clients and ensuring coverage during absences

About You…
To succeed in this role, you should have:

ICSA or STEP qualified
Excellent understanding of industry best practice in relation to Trust and Company administration
Ability to understand Trust and company legal documents
A competent understanding and working knowledge of taxation and how this affects trust and corporate structures

The Reward…

Joining our client’s team you will receive:
An inclusive work environment
Ongoing learning opportunities
Career progression in an international network

Integration Manager, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP11147
egaming & ecommerce, Digital & Fintech
Full Time, Permanent
Mid Senior Level
Our client is a multi-award-winning payments e-wallet app. They are experiencing rapid growth and to help them continue to grow their offerings, they are on the lookout for an experienced and enthusiastic Integration Product Manager, passionate about delivering value to customers.

The Role...

Overseeing payment integrations, facilitating and managing the integration process of payment solutions

Breaking down technical requirements into developmental tasks for developers

Managing merchant integrations

Conducting UAT checks for all integrations, leading up to the Go-Live stage

Testing and Validation: Conducting thorough testing and validation of integrated systems to ensure they meet functional requirements and adhere to quality standards

Post-Implementation Support: Providing ongoing support after the payment integration is deployed, addressing issues, answering questions, and implementing necessary improvements based on user feedback

About You...

Previous experience working in Integrations space with a thorough understanding of working with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs)

Previous experience of using Postman is preferred

Proficiency in using Jira and Confluence

Familiarity with Agile methodologies and project management concepts

The Reward...

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Douglas area office location

Lead Business Analyst, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP11132
Banking, Funds & Wealth Management, Information Technology
Full Time, Permanent
Executive Appointments
We have a new opportunity to join a leading Life Assurance and Private Wealth group as Lead Business Analyst. Leading a team of Business Analysts you will work across the Group, leveraging your skills and experience, delivering a service that supports, challenges and delivers the needs of the Group and their customers.

The Role...

Your core responsibilities will include:

Business requirement elicitation & management

Functional requirement definition & system design

Stakeholder management

Business process modelling, data modelling & design

Project Management and implementation support (including user training)

About You...

Experience in formal system development methodologies, including SSADM, V-Model & Agile (SCRUM & Kanban)

Experience of people supervision, including work allocation and performance reviews

Business Process Mapping skills using standard UML notations, e.g. BPMN 2

Knowledge of Visio, Jira, Confluence & the Atlassian Suite

Advanced SQL Skills highly advantageous

The Reward...

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Finance Manager, Permanent, Isle of Man

PP11126
Accountancy, Actuarial & Tax, Banking, Funds & Wealth Management
Full Time, Permanent
Executive Appointments
We have a fantastic opportunity to join a leading bank and wealth management group. As Finance Manager, you’ll provide full financial management services to various areas in the bank, through engagement and the leading of teams.

The Role...

Assume responsibility for finance work streams within various project committees and ensure all finance impacts have been considered and implemented within deadlines

Anticipate, design and implement financial reporting per stakeholder requirements without comprising financial integrity

Explore cost saving optimisation and drive implementation thereof

Review, implement, approve and maintain the transfer recovery/transfer pricing cycles for all financial cycles

About You...

Professionally qualified ACA or ACCA

Proven experience in a financial or management accountant role in industry

Experience leading teams, assuming responsibility for allocating workstreams

The Reward...

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including pension, private healthcare, and 28 days annual leave

Central Douglas office location and hybrid working policy

Data Governance Specialist , Permanent, Isle of Man

PP11120
Banking, Funds & Wealth Management, Information Technology
Full Time, Permanent
Executive Appointments
Our client, a leading international bank and private wealth group, are seeking a Data Governance Specialist. You’ll implement data governance strategies, frameworks and roadmaps, and support the active management of identified information, data practices and data assets according to agreed standards and policies.

The Role...

Ensure compliance with all applicable policies, standards, systems, processes, and procedures so that all relevant risk and governance requirements are fulfilled incorporating the four pillars of risk management

Implement the baseline requirements as well as the process for closure of significant data issues in collaboration with the risk fraternity and Group Internal Audit

Provide input into reports to management on data governance issues, making recommendations and advising where appropriate

Provide input into the identification of gaps and next steps in order to prioritise special projects to meet governance requirements

Keep abreast of new and existing legislation in order to understand the impact on the Data environment. Recommend new approaches and provide thought leadership by keeping knowledge of industry standards and best practice up to date

About You...

Experience with, and understanding of, risk management and terminology within banking, investment asset management or insurance.

Knowledge and understanding of relevant policies such as Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI), financial market acts, IFRS

Knowledge of the DAMA framework, internal audit, and other governance frameworks: e.g. COBIT

The Reward...

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits, including pension, private healthcare, 28 days annual leave and more

Central Douglas office location and hybrid working policy

Financial Accountant, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP10733
Accountancy, Actuarial & Tax
Full Time, Permanent
Mid Senior Level
The successful candidate will assist with the financial reporting requirements of the group’s IOM-based entities/divisions and will be responsible for the production of regular management reports and forecasts, at both company level and at a consolidated/divisional level.

This role will involve working closely with other IOM and UK-based accounting staff to produce consolidated reports, whereby you will be an integral part of the group’s finance function. This is a truly unique opportunity, based in the south of the island.

The Role...

Production of monthly/quarterly management reporting for a number of IOM-based divisions and holding companies to include review of bookkeeping and maintenance of general ledgers

Production of both short-term and long-term forecast reports to include cashflows, P&L and balance sheet

Preparation of financial statements both for banking and statutory purposes

Involvement in an ongoing project to improve group accounting/reporting procedures & systems

About You...

Relevant Accountant qualification, preferably with some experience gained in an industry/ group role

Possess a high level of technical accounting knowledge

Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications to include intermediate/advanced use of Excel

Highly professional attitude, able to liaise with colleagues & external advisors in the UK, whilst also integrating into the small IOM-based team

The Reward...

Competitive salary and benefits package

Port Erin office location

Feature Analyst, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP11070
Banking, Funds & Wealth Management, Information Technology
Permanent
Executive Appointments
We have a brilliant opportunity to join an international bank on a permanent basis. As Feature Analyst you will clarify business requirements and contribute to the effective end-to-end delivery of expectations

The Role...

Your core responsibilities will include:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams comprised of product management, User Experience (UX), technology, support, testing and other subject matter experts to gather and analyse functional needs and user story requirements

Collaborate with the Product Owner to create and refine user stories and acceptance criteria

Collaborate within the feature team to ensure that stories are delivered effectively, and quality standards are adhered to

Conduct business interviews, facilitate workshops or procedures and map user stories enabling these to come together as a cohesive whole

About You...

Certificate in Agile Methodology is preferred

Excellent understanding of Agile working practices and LEAN and SCRUM proficiency, and working collaboratively across teams

Experience in requirements elicitation, gathering, documentation and management and analysing business needs and provide solutions

The Reward...

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

Central Douglas office location

Financial Accountant – Operations, Permanent Job, Isle of Man

PP11107
Accountancy, Actuarial & Tax
Full Time, Permanent
Mid Senior Level
Our client, a global wealth management organisation, are recruiting for a Financial Accountant to join their Operations Team. Joining on a permanent basis the role holder will be the main point of contact for all aspects of the cash, credit control, and billing function for a number of offices.

The Role…

Duties will include:

Cashflow forecasting and budget
Oversight of the debt management process
Oversight of the billing process
Providing cash information to the accounting team
Oversight of three staff members

About You…

ACCA or equivalent qualified
Experience with people management to include appraisal setting, performance management, career development
Experience working within a Finance function managing cash flows, reconciliations, and creating MI

The Reward…

Competitive salary package
Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement plans
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative and supportive work environment

Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst

PP10859
egaming & ecommerce, Legal, Risk & Compliance
Full Time, Permanent
Mid Senior Level
A leading Corporate Service Provider, specialising in eGaming clients, are seeking a Senior Regulatory Compliance Analyst. The team works with some of the largest remote gambling operators in the world to ensure they run efficiently and compliantly, reducing corporate risk and protecting players in the process

The Role...

You’ll work closely with a portfolio of gaming clients to assist in a variety of licensing, regulatory, monitoring, and compliance matters

Manage client relationships and expectations by supporting them on various compliance challenges that they may encounter and meeting their needs with pragmatic solutions

Lead on various projects tasks and support on licensing, monitoring, regulatory returns and reporting/administration and act as Nominated Officer on behalf of clients

Work closely with the Corporate Governance team to ensure a seamless delivery of service ensuring full regulatory compliance.

About You...

You will have knowledge of gaming (either online or land-based) and have experience or knowledge of B2C or B2B environments working for an operator or supplier

ICA certification and the ability to demonstrate continued professional development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including good stakeholder management skills

The Reward...

In addition to a competitive salary, you will be rewarded with a performance-driven bonus, a benefits package, and the training and career opportunities that come as standard with a dynamic and rapidly growing group of companies


Client Accountant, Permanent, Isle of Man

PP10993
Accountancy, Actuarial & Tax, Fiduciaries
Full Time, Permanent
Mid Senior Level
We have a new opportunity to join a well established Trust & Corporate Service Provider. As an Accountant within the Client Accounting team, you will assist the Client Accounting Manager in fulfilling service to a diverse range of clients.

The Role...

Main duties will include, but are not limited to:

Production of management accounts and financial statements for companies and trusts
Preparation of CT600 & Companies House filings, responsibility for all payments and submissions
IOM tax and VAT returns, ensuring all deadlines adhered to
Liaise with external advisors (e.g. auditors, tax specialists) as necessary
Supervision and coaching of a small team of client accountants

About You...

Professional qualification (ACCA preferred) with post qualification experience
Working knowledge of offshore trust and corporate structures an advantage
Experience in working with Viewpoint would be advantageous

The Reward...

Competitive salary
Comprehensive benefits, including discretionary bonus scheme, 30 days holiday and Isle of Man bank holidays, health insurance, pension scheme, parking space
Central Douglas office location


Database Administrator, Permanent, Isle of Man

PP11039
Insurance & Insuretech, Administration & Business Support
Full Time, Permanent
Mid Senior Level
We have an excellent opportunity for an individual to join our client on a permanent basis as a Database Administrator. You will be a key member of the Data Services team, responsible for ensuring the availability, performance, and security of the organisation\'s SQL Server and Oracle databases.

The Role...

Design and implement SQL server and Oracle instances and physical databases in line with business applications needs

Assess proposed changes which impact data storage and usage requirements, ensuring database infrastructure is appropriately updated to accommodate changes without loss of performance or data integrity

Monitor database performance and activity and proactively identify and investigate problems and issues

Perform routine configuration, installation, and reconfiguration of database and related products

Automates regular database activity such as backups and test environment provision

About You...

Previous experience as a MS SQL Database Administrator using Microsoft tools, ideally with exposure to Oracle databases

Experience with SQL Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017 and 2019 and Oracle 10g/11g/12c/18c/19c

Experience with automation tools such as PowerShell and Python for managing and monitoring SQL Server and Oracle databases

The Reward...

Competitive salary with a benefits package including, private healthcare, pension and more!

Onchan office location