Junior Project Manager

Company: Pontoon Solutions
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Location: London
Job Description:

PMO Analyst – Capital Markets

London (Hybrid – 60% onsite)

Competitive day rate (aligned to junior–mid market)

Initial 6-month contract (strong likelihood of extension)

We are supporting a Banking & Markets function in hiring a Junior Project Manager to join a central change team. This is a junior to mid-level opportunity, ideal for someone with a few years’ experience looking to build their career within Capital Markets.

Role Overview

You will support the delivery of a portfolio of risk, resiliency, and change initiatives, working alongside senior Project Managers who lead larger programmes.

This role is focused on coordination, governance, and stakeholder communication, ensuring projects are well-managed, tracked, and delivered effectively.

Key Responsibilities

  • Coordinate project activities across the lifecycle, from planning through to implementation
  • Support delivery of risk and resiliency initiatives, including governance and reporting
  • Maintain and track project plans, milestones, risks, and dependencies
  • Monitor project financials, including budget tracking, funding, and expenses
  • Prepare and maintain documentation, including reports, updates, and process materials
  • Facilitate meetings and ensure clear communication across cross-functional teams (product, operations, technology)
  • Work closely with Product and Delivery teams to support requirements and execution
  • Ensure adherence to internal project and risk management frameworks

Team & Environment

  • Working alongside senior Project Managers leading large-scale programmes
  • Strong support network with opportunities for learning and development
  • High project volume, particularly over the coming 12 months, offering strong exposure

What We’re Looking For

  • Experience in a Project Management, PMO, or Project Coordination role
  • Background in Financial Services (essential), with Capital Markets exposure preferred
  • Strong communication skills and confidence engaging with stakeholders
  • Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Proactive and collaborative approach, with a willingness to take ownership

Desirable

  • Exposure to markets-related areas (e.g. securities finance, repo, collateral)
  • Experience supporting financial tracking and governance
  • Familiarity with structured delivery or Agile environments

Diversity & Inclusion

Pontoon Solutions 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.

Posted: May 23rd, 2026