IT PMO / Business Analyst - Banking Transformation Projects

Job Title: IT PMO / Business Analyst – Banking Transformation Projects

The Skills You'll Need: PMO, corporate banking, capital markets

Your New Salary: £

Location: London, The City

Permanent/ Full-time

Hybrid (3-4 days onsite)

IT PMO / Business Analyst – Banking Transformation Projects

We are seeking an IT PMO / Business Analyst to support large-scale transformation initiatives across Corporate Banking and Capital Markets.

This opportunity is particularly suited to professionals who have experience working with major Japanese financial institutions and who thrive in relationship-driven, collaborative environments where stakeholder trust, attention to detail, and long-term partnership are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

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• Deliver PMO and Business Analysis services across strategic banking transformation programmes
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• Support business process improvement and technology change initiatives
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• Manage project governance, reporting, risks, issues, and stakeholder communications
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• Facilitate requirements gathering, documentation, UAT planning, and implementation activities
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• Build trusted relationships with business and technology stakeholders
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• Contribute to successful project delivery across local and international teams
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Ideal Background

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• Candidates with experience supporting Japanese banks, securities firms, or other Japan-headquartered financial institutions will be particularly valued. Cultural fit within a Japanese corporate environment is a key success factor for this position.
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• Proven experience delivering PMO and/or Business Analysis activities within financial services transformation programmes
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• Experience gained in a consulting firm, systems integrator, or large-scale project delivery environment
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• Experience supporting major Japanese financial institutions, such as Japanese banks, securities firms, or other Japan-headquartered financial organisations
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• Japanese language skills and/or prior experience working with Japanese stakeholders would be highly advantageous
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