Experience

SKL Technology

• Australia
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Consultant - Data

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  SKL Technology specialises in Data recruitment across a range of industries including Insurance, Consulting and Government. We work closely with firms ranging from global organisations to Australian-based boutiques and growing Fintechs. SKL Technology is backed by SKL Group, Australia’s leading Actuarial recruitment and executive search provider. The SKL brand represents a depth of understanding in our clients’ markets, strong technical knowledge in the verticals we operate within and strong local networks formed by our consultants. We pride ourselves on working closely with clients and candidates to understand their needs, provide guidance, support and advice as well as providing access to hard-to-find talent. Our consultants are willing and able to provide relevant advice for whichever stage of your career you are in. We are currently growing our team to ensure we continue to strive towards providing the high level of service we aspire to and have ambitious plans for our future in meeting our clients’ demand for top technology professionals.



Profusion Group

• France
• Construction
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Consultant - Data

  • Mar 2020 - Sep 2022

  Profusion Group is Australia's largest specialist executive search, permanent, temporary and contract recruitment and human capital consulting firm for the Banking and Financial Services sector. I am currently recruiting in the BI, data & analytics space at Profusion, delivering recruitment solutions to a range of clients across Sydney. If you're looking for a new opportunity, looking to add to your team or have a quality referral, I'd be keen to get in touch. Phone: +61 (0) 2 9240 6318 Email: chris.gray@profusiongroup.com



Robert Walters

• United Kingdom
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Managing Consultant

  • Oct 2019 - Mar 2020

• Senior Recruitment Consultant

  • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

  Specializing in the recruitment of permanent staff within the IT Development scope. Particular focus on financial markets, wealth & digital.

• Recruitment Consultant - IT Development - Banking and Finance

  • Feb 2017 - Aug 2018

  Robert Walters is one of the world's leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies and focuses on placing high calibre professionals into permanent, contract and temporary positions at all levels of seniority. With offices in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney, we recruit across the Accountancy and Finance, Banking, HR, Information Technology, Legal, Sales and Marketing and Support & Administration. I specialise in the recruitment of developers, testers, designers and technical leads for banking and financial institutions. As part of Robert Walters IT Banking and Finance team, I work with a large portfolio of high-profile clients across various domains including Markets/High-Frequency Trading, Investment Banking & Wealth, Retail, Commercial and Digital Banking and Payment Services.Feel free to reach out to me on christopher.gray@robertwalters.com.au or 02 8289 3252 for enquiries.



CJCapital

• Australia
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Founder

  • Nov 2015 - Mar 2020

  CJCapital connects Australian businesses with a panel of financiers selected to meet the individual objectives of the borrower with the primary aim of arranging loans secured by the government's R&D refund. CJCapital connects Australian businesses with a panel of financiers selected to meet the individual objectives of the borrower with the primary aim of arranging loans secured by the government's R&D refund.



Booodl

• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Corporate Business Development Manager

  • Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  Booodl is a physical store discovery service that helps shoppers find the right store selling what they want, in the location they want it. It’s our mission to help the whole physical retail ecosystem thrive by driving shopper visits and sales for stores, brands and shopping malls. Key roles include: -Active sales role including retailer and brand outreach -Company reporting and analytics -Researching and analysing corporate development and business development opportunities -Establishing weekly and monthly reporting tools to track business performance -Working directly with the CEO, Sales Director and Head of Marketing and performing tasks to assist company operations outside the business development-scope



AIESEC

• Canada
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Account Delivery Manager

  • Apr 2016 - Nov 2016

  AIESEC is an international nonprofit organisation currently operating in around 130 countries globally. Its primary function is to create mutually beneficial short term working opportunities through connecting local startups with international talent. These cost-effective exchanges invigorate local businesses and provide youth leadership development experiences for incoming candidates.As Account Delivery Manager, my key roles include:-Performing back-office roles associated with bringing international graduates to work in Australia (marketing of job opportunities, interviewing and shortlisting of candidates & visa processing)-Additional responsibilities include managing a back-office team and liaising with the executive team

• Business Development Manager

  • Mar 2015 - Apr 2016

  As Business Development Manager, my key roles included:-Front-office activities focussed around developing relationships and creating opportunities for local businesses to connect with international talent through short-term exchanges-Facilitating the maximisation of leadership and entrepreneurial potential through providing international exchange opportunities to international graduates-Training, motivating and assisting a team of individuals in conducting sales activitiesThrough my role in AIESEC, I also had the opportunity to MC the LEAD Training Conference, an interactive workshop where young people can learn and practice important skills, network with business leaders and peers while growing the confidence to learn and realise their potential for the future.



Macquarie University

• Australia
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher

  • Aug 2013 - Jul 2015

  My key roles and responsibilities include: -The scripting, filming and editing of a series of video tutorials based on Microsoft Excel -Developing worksheets to accompany these videos -Working with University staff to restructure a second-year Actuarial Studies unit My key roles and responsibilities include: -The scripting, filming and editing of a series of video tutorials based on Microsoft Excel -Developing worksheets to accompany these videos -Working with University staff to restructure a second-year Actuarial Studies unit



CommInsure

• Insurance
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Pricing Actuary Intern

  • Jan 2015 - Feb 2015

  My key roles included: -Drawing up a report on the potential introduction of a "to age 70"​ benefit period for CommInsure's Income Protection products -Researching current war and HIV exclusions placed on CommInsure's Income Protection products -Collaborating and simplifying data surrounding TPD and IP occupation categories My key roles included: -Drawing up a report on the potential introduction of a "to age 70"​ benefit period for CommInsure's Income Protection products -Researching current war and HIV exclusions placed on CommInsure's Income Protection products -Collaborating and simplifying data surrounding TPD and IP occupation categories



Deutsche Bank

• Germany
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Vacation Student

  • Nov 2010 - Nov 2010

  Obtained a work experience opportunity in the Global Markets Division of Deutsche Bank Singapore, where I received exposure to various fixed interest and derivatives trading desks in operation. Obtained a work experience opportunity in the Global Markets Division of Deutsche Bank Singapore, where I received exposure to various fixed interest and derivatives trading desks in operation.