Project Management Officer

Our client is a leading consultancy within the Capital Markets sector and is expanding its global team. This is a chance to join their London-based team as a PMO Consultant.

The role involves working on a range of complex transformation projects for major financial institutions. As part of the team during a phase of rapid growth, you will contribute to high-impact projects while collaborating with skilled colleagues.

As a PMO Consultant, your role will focus on client delivery and refining service offerings, ensuring the company:

1. Meets client demands within their domain.

2. Provides top-tier service.

3. Expands into new markets and service areas.

Main Responsibilities:

Client Delivery:

You will lead PMO activities across multiple client projects, such as:

- Setting up governance structures.

- Aligning project priorities with business goals.

- Tracking and reporting on project progress.

- Managing risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (RAID).

- Facilitating team communication and managing escalations.

- Performing quality assurance on outputs like PowerPoint presentations, Business Requirement Documents (BRDs), and Target Operating Models (TOMs).

Service Definition:

You'll develop and implement frameworks to standardize project delivery, helping clients achieve their objectives efficiently. This includes:

- Creating and updating project templates.

- Defining delivery metrics.

- Preparing toolkits for new projects.

- Providing internal training on governance standards.

Team & Culture:

- Supporting and mentoring junior team members.

- Bringing a proactive and solution-oriented attitude to the team.

Additional Responsibilities:

- Handling other duties as required, aligned with the company’s growth strategy.

Required Experience & Skills:

- 3-5 years of experience in Financial Services within a top consultancy.

- Participation in a Capital Markets graduate scheme.

- Hands-on PMO experience, including project tracking, reporting, and RAID management.

- Strong capability in planning and managing end-to-end project plans.

- Familiarity with change request processes.

- Expertise in Microsoft Office, especially advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables), alongside solid data analysis skills.

- Exceptional communication abilities with stakeholders at all levels.

- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Experience:

- Knowledge in areas like:

- Margin and Collateral Management

- Post-Trade processes (custody, settlements)

- Treasury operations

- Risk management (market, credit, operational)

- Client onboarding processes

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree, with a minimum classification of 2:1 or equivalent.