Job Description

ROLE: Junior PMO

Location: London

Hybrid: 2 to 3 days in the office

Duration: 31/12/2025

Accountabilities & Responsibilities

Responsible for completing assigned tasks within the agreed timeframe, self-manage all day-to-day standard activity tasks.

Contributes ideas or improvements that can be made to systems or processes to help achieve deliverables.

Act as a key interface between business end users and the Project/Programme Manager.

Maintains project documentation and consults with workstream leads and other key project personnel.

Recommends controls by identifying problems and providing analytics to support the recommendations.

Actively participate and contribute in the implementation of approved changes

Responsible for managing and delivery of smaller scale projects and the benefits, completing all PM tasks independently or under light supervision.

Active team memberSection 6 - Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications

Education & Qualifications

The role requires the candidate to be educated to degree level in an appropriate field of study - eg science, computer science or degree that increases analytical skills, problem solving and critical thinking.

Experience & Knowledge

Evidence of previous experience in financial services, markets and banking activities and/or the surrounding regulatory framework.

Excellent interpersonal skills

Able to work collaboratively as well as independently.

Must be detail orientated, analytical and inquisitive.

Evidence of effective communication skills both written and verbal including presenting complex information simply and succinctly.

Evidence of innovative thinking and problem-solving

Able to work independently and under supervision.

Practical and willing to take responsibility to ensure objectives are achieved.

Good time management - must be able to work to deadlines, in an ambiguous environment and under pressure.

Industry-recognised Project Management qualification preferred but not essential

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive