PMO Analyst
London/Hybrid
6 month contract
Day rate £200 PAYE
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My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services.
They are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented PMO Analyst to support the delivery of key Data Governance initiatives across the EMEA region. This role sits within a growing data function and will play a critical part in ensuring the successful execution of a multi-year data governance maturity roadmap. The position is offered on an initial 6 month contract with the potential for extension. The role is hybrid working being in the office 2-3 days a week with the remainder of time working from home. Standard office hours Monday to Friday with the occasional out of hours requirement in line with business needs.
Overview
Working closely with the Data Governance Delivery Lead, you will be responsible for tracking programme progress, supporting financial oversight, and coordinating activities across multiple workstreams, including data quality, data lineage, and data catalogue initiatives.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate with strong academic performance to gain exposure to a large-scale transformation programme within a financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Programme & Delivery Support
Monitor and track progress against a 3-year data governance roadmap
Maintain project plans, milestones, and status updates across multiple initiatives
Support governance forums by preparing updates, reports, and tracking actions
Ensure deliverables are progressing in line with agreed timelinesFinancial & Budget Tracking
Support the management of departmental budgets and expenditure tracking
Analyse spend using internal systems and Excel
Track forecasts, identify variances, and support budget reporting
Assist with approvals, documentation, and financial controlsData & Reporting Support
Extract and review data from tools such as Collibra and Jira
Track progress of large datasets (e.g., critical data elements) and produce summary reports
Use Excel to organise, cleanse, and analyse records (basic formulas and manipulation)
Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and gapsStakeholder Coordination
Work closely with stakeholders across Risk, Finance, Compliance, and Technology teams
Follow up on actions, clarify data issues, and support resolution of gaps
Facilitate communication between teams to ensure alignment and delivery
Skills & Experience
Essential
Degree in any discipline with strong academic performance
Strong organisational skills with high attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., formulas, data handling, basic analysis)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks and work in a structured, deadline-driven environment
High level of diligence and accountabilityDesirable
Exposure to project coordination, PMO, or programme environments (internship or academic projects)
Familiarity with tools such as Jira, Collibra, or similar tracking systems
Understanding of financial tracking or budgeting processes
Interest in data governance, risk, or regulatory environmentsWhat We're Looking For
A proactive self-starter with a strong work ethic
Someone comfortable working with large volumes of information and tracking progress
A team player with the confidence to engage stakeholders across the business
A candidate with the discipline and curiosity to learn and develop within a structured programme environment
Candidates must show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.
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