Kite Consulting Group

About the Company

Kite Consulting Group is the parent company of Kite Human Capital and Kite Renewables.

Kite Human Capital are an award-winning recruitment agency that provides contract, permanent, and interim specialists for Financial & Professional services in the UK, Europe, and APAC.

In 2023, we launched Kite Renewables. Kite Renewables is our Renewable Energy brand focussed on contract and interim hires worldwide for onshore and offshore wind energy contractors as well as Oil & Gas decommissioning services and Marine workforce.

We pride ourselves on rock solid integrity and honesty, and place client value at the centre of every decision we make. Our pre-recorded video interview screening processes and interactive client dashboards put us at the heart of the organisations we serve; providing actionable market data and making a partner promise to deliver exceptional candidates, every time.

AWARDS
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Judges' comments:

"Demonstrated deep knowledge. Brilliant and ballsy guarantee system and ethical approach to supporting needs of clients and candidates."

"The judges admired how Kite measures itself and its staff purely on the quality of hire they deliver to their customers."

"Kite's innovative examples of how they support their clients have contributed to excellent financial results, all backed up with clear metrics that underpin performance."

>2023 - Winner 'Best Banking, Financial and Professional Services Agency'
>2023 - Winner 'Best Innovation"
>2018 - Winner 'Best Client Service"
>2017 - Winner 'Agency of The Year'
>2017 - Winner 'Banking & Financial Services Agency'
>2016 - Winner 'Banking & Financial Services Agency'

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Kite Consulting Group

Job Title

Quantitative Risk Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Quantitative Risk Analyst Role Summary: Analytical professional responsible for supporting risk research, margin model development, and data‑driven analysis within a collaborative quantitative team. Expactations: - Deliver empirical studies to influence margin levels, model design, and risk‑mitigation strategies. - Validate margin coverage and model assumptions through back‑testing and quality assurance. - Manage and transform large datasets for accurate analysis. Key Responsibilities: - Conduct empirical studies on margin levels, model design and broader risk‑mitigation measures. - Develop back‑testing strategies and frameworks to validate margin coverage and assess model assumptions. - Build and execute quality‑assurance test cases for margin methodology code. - Design tools and processes to clean, transform, and synchronise large datasets. Required Skills: - Advanced statistical analysis of risk factors (volatility, correlations, return distributions). - Proficiency in programming languages: C++, Python, R, and SQL. - Strong understanding of derivative pricing, probability theory, and stochastic processes. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Statistics, or a closely related discipline.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

24-11-2025

Company Name

Kite Consulting Group

Job Title

Senior Python Engineer

Job Description

Job title: Senior Python Engineer Role Summary: Contractual senior Python engineer tasked with designing, developing, and maintaining internal tools, automations, and systems that support middle‑ and back‑office functions within a hedge fund environment. Expectations: Deliver robust, scalable solutions that improve operational efficiencies; collaborate with finance, operations, HR, and reporting stakeholders; manage or work closely with remote cross‑regional teams; maintain high code quality and documentation standards. Key Responsibilities: - Design and implement Python‑based tooling and automation for middle‑ and back‑office processes. - Build, test, and deploy internal systems that enhance reporting, operational workflows, and data pipelines. - Refactor legacy codebases and optimize performance. - Coordinate with cross‑functional teams to gather requirements and validate solutions. - Support remote team collaboration, including Agile ceremonies and code reviews. - Ensure compliance with security, audit, and operational standards. Required Skills: - Senior‑level proficiency in Python (3.x) and associated libraries (pandas, SQLAlchemy, etc.). - Strong understanding of finance operations, reporting, and back‑office workflows. - Proven experience delivering production tooling or automation for hedge funds, asset managers, or investment banks. - Familiarity with version control (Git), CI/CD pipelines, and containerization (Docker). - Ability to design clean, maintainable code and comprehensive documentation. - Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills; experience managing or working with international teams is a plus. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance Technology, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

01-12-2025

Company Name

Kite Consulting Group

Job Title

Calypso Business Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Calypso Business Analyst Role Summary: Senior contract‑to‑perm analyst delivering end‑to‑end Calypso solutions, including requirements capture, solution design, configuration, implementation, and go‑live support for banking or consulting clients. Expectations: - 5+ years of hands‑on Calypso experience in a banking or consulting environment. - Immediate transition to a permanent role after a rigorous 3‑month contract period. - Strong focus on Cash & Securities / Inventory Management domains. - Proven ability to manage stakeholders and drive client‑facing communication throughout the project lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: 1. Elicit and document business requirements from clients and stakeholders. 2. Translate requirements into detailed solution designs and configuration specifications. 3. Lead Calypso configuration and implementation activities in alignment with best practices. 4. Coordinate testing, data migration, and go‑live support to ensure seamless delivery. 5. Maintain clear, timely communication with clients and internal teams, presenting progress and resolving issues. Required Skills: - Expert knowledge of Calypso system functionalities and customization. - In‑depth understanding of Cash & Securities, Inventory Management, and related financial processes. - End‑to‑end delivery experience (requirements, design, implementation, go‑live). - Strong stakeholder management and client‑facing communication skills. - Ability to work independently within a contractual framework and transition smoothly to permanent employment. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Information Technology, or related discipline. - Relevant certifications in Calypso or financial systems preferred but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

27-01-2026