Quick update on my situation.

Had a great interview at the end of November 2021 and actually felt I could really work with this team of 7 who whilst being part of a big Swiss Bank.

A week later I received a phone call that they would like to hire me and offered me a conditional contract. The condition was that I must pass background checks, that is for financial, criminal, checking out my CV, qualifications, work references etc.

Yesterday I heard I had passed the Background checks and agreed a start date of the 1st Feb 2022.

This is a contract role for 12 months with a further 12 months and possible hire after that.

Just waiting for the paper contract which will take between 7 to 10 days.

Could not be happier