At a Glance
- Tasks: Support strategic initiatives and track project milestones in a fast-paced investment banking environment.
- Company: High-growth financial services firm with a focus on strategy and business operations.
- Benefits: Opportunity for career growth, exposure to senior leadership, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Ideal for ambitious early-career professionals looking to thrive in financial services.
- Why this job: Join a team where your contributions directly impact business operations and transformation projects.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint, and interest in finance or technology.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A high-growth financial services firm is seeking a commercially minded and highly organised Strategic Programme Specialist to join its Strategy & Business Operations team in London. Working closely with senior leadership, this is a high-visibility opportunity to support strategic initiatives across business operations, technology, trading, and transformation projects within a fast-paced investment banking environment.
This role would suit an ambitious early-career professional looking to build a long-term career within financial services, strategy, or programme management.
- Track project milestones, actions, dependencies, and risks across concurrent programmes
- Maintain accurate project documentation, logs, and governance records
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives and operational efficiency projects
- Support the implementation of tools and workflows to improve collaboration and productivity
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities are required, along with strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. An interest in investment banking, trading, technology, or business operations is essential. Exposure to project management or task tracking tools such as Jira, Asana, Trello, Monday.com, or Microsoft Project, as well as reporting, analytics, or data visualisation tools, is also beneficial.
Programme Manager - Telecommunications in London employer: Harrington Starr
Join a dynamic and high-growth financial services firm in London, where you will be part of a collaborative and innovative work culture that values ambition and professional development. With a focus on strategic initiatives and operational efficiency, this role offers exceptional opportunities for career advancement in the fast-paced world of investment banking. Enjoy a supportive environment that encourages continuous learning and provides access to cutting-edge tools and resources to enhance your skills.
