At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage complex projects and support strategic initiatives in a fast-paced financial services environment.
- Company: Join a leading financial services organisation with a high-performing implementation team.
- Benefits: Gain exposure to high-profile projects and develop your project management skills.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with opportunities for professional growth and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while working closely with senior stakeholders like the CFO and CEO.
- Qualifications: 3+ years of project management experience and strong stakeholder management skills.
The predicted salary is between 75000 - 85000 £ per year.
Location: London
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract (maternity cover)
Miryco are working with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Strategy Associate / Project Manager / PMO to join a high-performing implementation team. We are seeking a high-calibre Strategy Associate to join a lean, high-impact strategy team, reporting into the Head of Strategy and working closely with the CFO and CEO. The role offers broad exposure across corporate strategy, M&A, capital raising, investor relations and strategic business initiatives.
If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with senior stakeholders, and have a passion for driving successful project outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.
The Role
As a Strategy Associate / Project Manager / PMO, you'll be responsible for delivering complex projects while supporting the wider project portfolio through effective PMO governance and controls. Your responsibilities will include:
- Managing the delivery of complex and varied business change projects.
- Supporting PMO activities including planning, governance, reporting, prioritisation, resource management, financial tracking, and project documentation.
- Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to successfully deliver change.
- Working closely with clients, external partners, third-party providers, and internal teams to ensure projects remain on track.
- Identifying project risks, issues, and opportunities, implementing interventions where required.
- Driving consistency in project governance, reporting, and delivery frameworks.
- Championing best practice project management methodologies and continuous improvement through technology and innovation.
- Supporting the successful delivery of a growing portfolio of strategic initiatives.
About You
We're looking for a proactive and confident Project Manager with experience delivering projects in complex, fast-moving environments. You'll ideally have:
- 3+ years proven experience managing complex projects or portfolios.
- Strong PMO knowledge, including governance, planning, reporting, and resource management.
- Experience identifying and recovering projects facing delivery challenges.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
- The confidence to work in environments where priorities can evolve quickly.
- Strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Experience using project management tools, with JIRA experience highly desirable.
- Knowledge of Agile and other project delivery methodologies.
- A degree or relevant professional project management qualification.
- Experience within financial services, pensions, insurance, or risk management is advantageous but not essential.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Highly organised, motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- A collaborative team player who enjoys working across functions.
- A clear and confident communicator.
- Commercially aware with strong problem-solving skills.
- Analytical and able to see both the detail and the bigger picture.
- Innovative, always looking for ways to improve processes and project delivery.
- Comfortable influencing stakeholders and driving successful outcomes.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected organisation delivering meaningful business change. You'll gain exposure to high-profile strategic projects, work alongside experienced professionals, and further develop your project management career within a collaborative and supportive environment.
Please note this does not need to be an immediately available candidate.
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Strategy Associate/Project Manager/PMO - Financial Services (12 month contract) in City of London employer: Miryco Consultants Ltd
Miryco is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and collaborative work culture in the heart of London. As a Strategy Associate/Project Manager, you'll be part of a high-performing team that values innovation and professional growth, providing you with the opportunity to work on impactful projects alongside senior stakeholders. With a focus on employee development and a commitment to delivering meaningful business change, Miryco stands out as a rewarding place to advance your career in financial services.
