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.