W Talent

About the Company

W Talent, part of W Executive, is a brand recruiting and selecting Middle to Senior level professionals offering consulting services and RPO solutions.

We don't just skim the surface; we delve deep to understand YOU—your culture, your aspirations—to ensure we find the ideal match for your needs. Whether you're seeking exceptional talent to propel your organisation forward or embarking on your next career move, we're here to guide you every step of the way.

W Talent isn't just another recruitment agency; we're a challenger brand driven by a passion for connecting top talent with the right opportunities. Our experienced consultants are dedicated to understanding your unique culture and vision, ensuring a seamless fit every time. With a commitment to inclusivity, we serve a diverse range of sectors, ensuring that every candidate we recommend aligns perfectly with your organisation's ethos.

With a comprehensive reliance on data deeply embedded in your organisation’s strategic framework, we strive for exceptional results for clients.

With a presence in the UK and Switzerland, we also operate as WeHunt in Italy, Spain and France across more than 20 offices.

We see talent where others don’t

Listed Jobs

Company Name

W Talent

Job Title

Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Job title: Fractional Chief Financial Officer Role Summary: Provide senior financial leadership on a part‑time basis to a scaling legal‑tech company, translating strategy into robust financial plans, building advanced models, and preparing the business for a major financial event while establishing scalable finance processes and governance. Expactations: Demonstrate proven CFO experience in an SME/technology context, lead critical financial modeling, ensure accurate forecasting, oversee event preparation, strengthen controls, and communicate complex financial insights effectively to founders, investors, and staff. Key Responsibilities: • Partner with the CEO and leadership team to align business strategy with financial plans and forecasts. • Construct and maintain multi‑year models, cash‑flow projections, and scenario analyses for valuation, fundraising, and investor discussions. • Lead financial preparation for a key event (fundraise, acquisition, or exit), create investor‑ready materials, and manage relationships with advisors. • Design, implement, and refine scalable finance processes, budgeting frameworks, and reporting systems. • Strengthen financial controls, ensure statutory and tax compliance, and establish governance suitable for a scaling tech business. • Coordinate with internal finance staff, external accountants, and bookkeepers; educate non‑financial stakeholders on best practices. • Communicate financial matters clearly to all stakeholders, supporting board‑level reporting and investor relations. Required Skills: • Advanced financial modeling and forecasting. • Strategic financial planning and partnership. • Experience leading or supporting fundraising, M&A, or exit events. • Process design, governance, and control implementation. • Knowledge of regulatory compliance (statutory, tax, and reporting). • Strong stakeholder and stakeholder management skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication. • Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, founder‑led environment. Required Education & Certifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA or higher preferred). • Professional certification such as CPA, CMA, or equivalent highly desirable.

Manchester, United kingdom

On site

Senior

22-12-2025

Company Name

W Talent

Job Title

Cyber Security Analyst

Job Description

**Job Title** Cyber Security Analyst / Threat Advisor **Role Summary** Provide proactive cyber security services, including threat hunting, vulnerability management, and security advisory for clients. Analyze security data, identify attack paths, and guide remediation to protect client environments across Microsoft 365 and AWS platforms. **Expectations** - Demonstrate deep knowledge of M365/Azure security architecture and AWS security configurations. - Conduct vulnerability assessments using Qualys or comparable tools and prioritize findings. - Apply network security expertise to evaluate firewalls, segmentation, and trust relationships. - Communicate risks and recommendations clearly to technical and non‑technical stakeholders. - Continuously improve security posture through tool evaluation and client guidance. **Key Responsibilities** - Perform threat hunting and analysis to identify potential attack vectors. - Execute and interpret vulnerability scans; produce actionable remediation plans. - Review and assess firewall rules, network segmentation, and configuration baselines. - Advise clients on security best practices, prioritization of fixes, and risk mitigation. - Investigate security alerts, validate incidents, and coordinate escalations as needed. - Evaluate security products for effectiveness, gaps, and alignment with client needs. - Deliver clear, jargon‑free reports and presentations to stakeholders. **Required Skills** - **Microsoft 365 Security:** Identity controls, conditional access, privileged role management, email security, device posture, tenant exposure analysis. - **AWS Security:** Core security principles, IAM, logging, encryption, and configuration hardening. - **Vulnerability Management:** Proficiency with Qualys or similar scanning tools; ability to interpret and prioritize findings. - **Network Security:** Firewall architecture, rule assessment, segmentation, and attacker exploitation techniques. - **Threat Analysis:** Attack path modeling, misconfiguration risk assessment, exploit chain identification. - **Analytical/Investigative:** Critical analysis of intent, likelihood, impact; incident investigation mindset. - **Advisory & Communication:** Client-facing advisory, clear risk explanation, prioritization guidance, stakeholder management. **Required Education & Certifications** - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience). - Relevant security certifications preferred (e.g., CISSP, CISM, Security+, AWS Certified Security – Specialty, Microsoft 365 Security certifications).

Peterborough, United kingdom

On site

06-02-2026

Company Name

W Talent

Job Title

Senior Software Engineer

Job Description

**Job Title**: Senior Software Engineer **Role Summary**: Lead backend development of a cloud-native RegTech platform for M&A and Private Equity transactions, focusing on scalable architecture, regulatory compliance, and high-performance systems in financial services. **Expectations**: - 5+ years in back-end development with proficiency in Node.js, Python, or Java. - Demonstrated experience leading engineering teams or mentoring developers. - Expertise in RESTful APIs, microservices, and distributed systems. - Hands-on experience with PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL. - Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes). - Financial transaction security knowledge, including compliance and encryption standards. - Proven track record in scaling systems for financial services, M&A, or PE contexts. - Strong leadership, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. **Key Responsibilities**: - Design, develop, and optimize backend systems for regulatory compliance platforms. - Architect secure APIs and microservices for complex financial transactions. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams (front-end, data scientists, product) to deliver RegTech solutions. - Ensure regulatory compliance, data integrity, and security best practices. - Optimize database performance for large-scale datasets. - Implement CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and automated testing frameworks. - Mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence across teams. - Monitor emerging trends in RegTech, AI/ML, and financial compliance technologies. **Required Skills**: - Back-end languages (Node.js, Python, Java). - RESTful API design, microservices architecture. - Database technologies (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL). - Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes). - Security principles for financial systems (encryption, compliance). - Agile development methodologies and CI/CD practices. **Required Education & Certifications**: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline. - Certifications in cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP) or DevOps tools (e.g., Kubernetes) preferred but not mandatory.

London, United kingdom

On site

Senior

11-02-2026

Company Name

W Talent

Job Title

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer - Azure - Hybrid - London

Job Description

Job Title: Cloud Infrastructure Engineer – Azure Role Summary: Senior engineer responsible for designing, implementing, and managing Microsoft Azure infrastructure for a law firm’s hybrid environment. Ensures scalability, security, availability, and compliance while supporting Azure Virtual Desktop, Intune, and data governance solutions. Expectations: - Deliver secure, high‑performance Azure solutions that meet legal‑industry data protection and compliance requirements. - Proactively manage multiple projects, prioritizing tasks and communicating status transparently. - Maintain rigorous adherence to ITIL processes, Cyber Essentials, and other regulatory frameworks. Key Responsibilities: 1. Design, deploy, and continuously manage Azure cloud architecture, including virtual networks, load balancers, and security controls. 2. Administer Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) for seamless, compliant user experience. 3. Implement application control policies and Microsoft Purview data governance for secure application usage and data classification. 4. Configure Intune and endpoint security – device compliance, app deployment, and mobile device management. 5. Conduct vulnerability patch management, penetration‑testing remediation, and phishing‑simulation responses. 6. Perform regular backup/restore testing to validate disaster‑recovery plans. 7. Respond to incidents and ServiceDesk requests, applying ITIL best practices for problem and change management. Required Skills: - Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Azure services, architecture, and automation (Terraform). - Deep expertise in Azure Active Directory, Microsoft 365 SaaS, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online. - Strong cloud security fundamentals: IAM, compliance frameworks, vulnerability assessment, risk mitigation. - Experience with legal‑industry tools: iManage, 3E, Intapp, Mimecast, Tessian, Litera suite. - Networking acumen (VPN, firewalls, load balancers) in cloud settings. - Proficient in ITIL‑aligned processes (problem, change, availability management). - Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and communication skills. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. - Relevant Microsoft certifications: Azure Solutions Architect Expert or equivalent; Azure Security Engineer Associate preferred. - ITIL Foundation or higher is required. ---

London, United kingdom

Hybrid

11-03-2026