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After a year of daily 5km runs by our Co-founder Jimmy Lloyd, pushing through illness, bad weather, and multiple cities to raise money for this incredible cause, we’re making it official: Noah's Ark Children's Hospice is our official 2025 charity partner. We’re committing to a full calendar of fundraising events, uniting our teams across London and Bristol to support children with life-limiting conditions. We’re just getting started—and you can get involved too. Learn more about Noah’s Ark and how to support: https://lnkd.in/erfwK--T

DevOps in buy-side investing isn’t just about pushing code faster—it’s shaping how firms stay ahead, cut costs, and keep trading systems rock solid. From AI-powered automation to serverless computing and edge processing, the firms that get this right aren’t just keeping up—they’re pulling ahead. Here’s a breakdown from Jono Paisley of the five key trends shaping DevOps in buy-side right now: https://lnkd.in/e3hbtxJ8 #DevOps #BuySide #CloudComputing

We’re looking forward to attending InvestOps 2025 in Orlando, where investment operations leaders will be discussing the latest challenges and opportunities in efficiency, innovation, and technology.   Our directors Rory Gaston, Phin Smith, Jamie Smith, Andy Turton and Adam Woolley will be there, keen to connect, share insights, and explore how technology and talent can drive real impact in investment operations.   If you’re attending, come and find us at booth 56 — we’d love to chat.   #InvestOps #InvestmentManagement #Technology #Talent

Struggling with tech talent gaps in private investments? You're not alone. The race for skilled professionals in tech is heating up, and private equity and venture capital firms are feeling the crunch. From data-driven insights to AI-powered strategies, the stakes for finding the right talent are higher than ever. Our latest article breaks down the challenges, explores why the gap exists, and shares actionable ideas to attract and retain top tech talent. https://lnkd.in/eJvSW2Vq

We’re excited to welcome Andy Turton as our Contract Director, a key hire to drive our expansion into the US contract market. Andy brings deep expertise in building high-performing contract teams, helping us deliver even more value to our clients. We’re scaling because our clients need us to, and bringing in the right people ensures we can continue to support them. Read more about our US expansion and Andy’s role here: https://lnkd.in/ebGpKc6U

The answer to last week's #PuzzleThursday is: A The sequence follows a pattern where the outer shape’s sides increase and then decrease (4 → 5 → 6 → 5 → 4), while the inner shape’s sides increase and then decrease (3 → 4 → 5 → 4 → 3). The colours also alternate each step, making A the correct answer.

Can you figure out what comes next in this week's #PuzzleThursday?

We’re kicking off the year with a timely article from Aleksandra Wisniewska: To hire or not to hire in Q1. What’s driving recruitment decisions in the investment tech space this quarter? Should you act quickly to secure talent, or is it better to wait? Aleks breaks down the key factors and considerations to help you decide. Read her full article here: #Q1Recruitment #TalentStrategy #InvestmentTech

🎄 Merry Christmas from all of us at Saragossa!🎄 Wishing you a wonderful festive season and a well-deserved break. Thank you for being part of our journey this year. Stay warm, enjoy the festivities, and we’ll see you in 2025. #MerryChristmas #SeasonGreetings #ThankYou

Last Friday, we gathered in Bristol for our Annual General Meeting to reflect on an incredible year at Saragossa. We celebrated our achievements and laid the groundwork for even greater success in 2025, capping it all off with a fantastic black-tie Christmas party. A special shoutout to everyone who made 2024 such a standout year – here’s to the next! #Saragossa #YearInReview #MerryChristmas