Miryco Consultants Ltd
Strategy Associate/Project Manager/PMO - Financial Services (12 month contract)
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Strategy Associate/Project Manager/PMO - Financial Services (12 month contract)
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Location: London
Contract: 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract
About the Role
Miryco are collaborating with a leading financial services organisation to recruit an experienced Strategy Associate / Project Manager / PMO to join a high-performing implementation team.
The team is seeking a high-calibre Strategy Associate to report into the Head of Strategy, working closely with the CFO and CEO. This role provides broad exposure across:
- Corporate strategy
- M&A
- Capital raising
- Investor relations
- Strategic business initiatives
Ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy engaging with senior stakeholders, and have a passion for driving successful project outcomes.
The Role
As a Strategy Associate / Project Manager / PMO, your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing the delivery of complex, varied business change projects
- Supporting PMO activities such as:
- Planning and governance
- Reporting and prioritisation
- Resource and financial tracking
- Project documentation
- Building strong stakeholder relationships to successfully drive change
- Collaborating with:
- Clients
- External partners
- Third-party providers
- Internal teams
- Ensuring timely delivery of projects
- Identifying, analysing, and mitigating project risks and issues
- Driving consistency in:
- Project governance
- Reporting and delivery frameworks
- Championing best-practice project management methodologies
- Supporting the execution of a growing portfolio of strategic initiatives
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About You
We are looking for an experienced, proactive Project Manager skilled in delivering projects across complex, fast-moving environments. Your ideal background should include:
Essential Experience & Skills
- 3+ years managing complex projects or portfolios
- Strong PMO expertise, including:
- Governance
- Planning
- Reporting
- Resource management
- Experience:
- Recovering underperforming projects
- Managing multi-stakeholder relationships
- Adapting to rapidly evolving priorities
- Implementing Agile methodologies
- Ability to operate effectively using project management tools (
JIRAexperience considered a strong asset) - Analytical mindset with exceptional attention to detail
Preferred Experience
- Background in:
- Financial services
- Pensions
- Insurance
- Risk management
- Relevant degree or professional qualifications on project management
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##Desired Traits
We look for a collaborative, commercially aware project practitioner who:
✔️ Is highly organised, motivated, and adept at juggling multiple priorities
✔️ Thrives as a team player while working across functions with intellect clearing
✔️ Communicates (clear and confidently) with stakeholders at all levels
✔️ Solves complex problems with strategic foresight and adaptability
✔️ Is innovative, constantly driving process and project improvements
##Why Apply?
This presents an exceptional opportunity to:
✅ Join a well-regarded organisation delivering impactful business change ✅ Gain involvement in high-profile strategic projects ✅ Collaborate with seasoned professionals ✅ Develop expertise in project management within a supportive, collaborative environment
Note: Immediate availability is not mandatory.
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