Project Assurance Analyst – Financial Services
Summary
Oversee and assure waterfall-based corporate banking projects, ensuring adherence to SDLC and governance frameworks while managing risks and reporting progress to stakeholders.
- Must have experience in a PMO (Project Management Office) or Project Assurance role.
- Must have experience supporting or managing Waterfall-based system development projects.
- Strong understanding of the Waterfall System Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
- Good knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and project controls.
- Analytical & Reporting: Strong analytical, reporting, and documentation skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage with multiple stakeholders across business and technology teams. Strong communication skills (spoken and written in English).
- Constructive Challenge: Ability to assess project status, identify risks, and challenge project teams constructively while maintaining collaborative relationships.
- Risk & Issue Identification: Proven ability to assess project health and identify potential risks and issues early in the lifecycle.
- Governance Frameworks: Familiarity with project assurance, audit, risk management, or quality review activities.
- Communication: Business-level English proficiency for both spoken and written communication.
- Industry Experience: Prior experience in the Banking or Financial Services industry is highly preferred.
- Domain Knowledge: Experience in Corporate Banking systems development projects.
- Complex Projects: Experience supporting regional or multi-country projects.
- Certifications: PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred. Other project management certifications are an advantage.