Project Analyst (Financial Services)

Project Analyst

Contract: 12 months (initial)

Location: 100 Liverpool Street

Rate: £250 PAYE

This role sits within the TCMJ group, operating alongside the Financial Crime Compliance portfolio, supporting delivery across sanctions, transaction monitoring, and financial crime analytics initiatives. Purpose of the Role This is a hands-on mid-senior Project Analyst / PMO role, focused on coordinating delivery, supporting governance, and providing clear reporting to senior management. The role supports a compliance-led project pillar but is not a technical compliance specialist position. Key Responsibilities

Programme & PMO Support

Maintain consolidated project plans, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables

Coordinate activity across multiple projects and PMs

Ensure delivery remains structured and sustainable

RAID & Delivery Oversight

Track risks, issues, actions, and decisions

Identify emerging risks early and flag to the reporting manager

Support proactive management of delivery challenges

Senior Management Reporting

Produce high-quality packs, papers, and decks for senior forums

Support development committee and governance submissions

Manage communications upward with clarity and consistency

Portfolio Planning

Support development of an overarching programme plan

Contribute to a holistic 3-5 year portfolio view

Help mature the programme post-engagement

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone who

Has a strong PMO or Senior PMO background

Is comfortable being hands-on and delivery-focused

Is not overly specialised in technical compliance frameworks

Can confidently manage reporting, coordination, and governance work

Has financial services experience (strongly preferred)

A legal background is a bonus if FS experience is lighter

Key Skills & Requirements

Essential

Strong MS Office skills (PowerPoint, Excel)

Excellent presentation and report-writing ability

Analytical thinking and attention to detail

Desirable

Experience using project planning or PMS tools

Minimum

Clear communicator

Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders.

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