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MUFG, a globally respected financial institution, is seeking a Project Analyst Operations to join their London-based Operations Change function. This role offers you the chance to immerse yourself in large-scale transformation programmes within a corporate banking environment, supporting strategic projects that drive regulatory change, operational excellence, and technology integration across EMEA. You will be part of a collaborative team where your commitment to detail and organisational skills will be valued, and your eagerness to learn will be nurtured through ongoing training opportunities. MUFG’s supportive leadership and inclusive culture ensure you are empowered to grow professionally while contributing meaningfully to impactful change initiatives. With flexible working arrangements and generous pension contributions, this is an exceptional opportunity for those looking to build a rewarding career in project analysis within financial services.
- Support the delivery of projects and programme activities throughout the entire Operations portfolio by assisting Project Managers and Programme Managers with coordination tasks.
- Maintain comprehensive project plans, action trackers, RAID logs (Risks, Actions, Issues, Dependencies), and status reports to ensure accurate tracking of progress.
- Coordinate meetings, workshops, and governance forums by preparing materials, taking minutes, and following up on actions with stakeholders across multiple teams.
- Track project actions diligently and communicate effectively with stakeholders to resolve outstanding items promptly.
- Assist in documenting business requirements, processes, and project outcomes to ensure clarity and alignment across all involved parties.
- Build effective working relationships with colleagues from Operations, Technology, Compliance, and Business teams to foster collaboration and shared understanding.
- Maintain project documentation according to internal standards and governance requirements for auditability and compliance.
- Support post-implementation reviews and lessons learned activities by gathering feedback and helping identify areas for improvement.
- Contribute to trade lifecycle and payments-related change initiatives by providing analytical support and coordinating relevant activities.
- Assist with ad-hoc analysis tasks as required by the project management team to address emerging needs or challenges.
- Experience within financial services, consulting, project management, operations or related fields demonstrating your dependability in handling multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills paired with excellent administrative abilities that enable you to maintain meticulous records and manage competing priorities efficiently.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel for data analysis, PowerPoint for presentations, and Word for documentation management.
- Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing so you can convey information effectively across diverse stakeholder groups.
- Experience coordinating meetings—preparing materials ahead of time—and taking accurate minutes that capture key decisions and follow-up actions.
- Attention to detail is essential for maintaining logs (such as RAID) as well as ensuring compliance with governance requirements when storing project artefacts.
- Collaborative mindset demonstrated through building positive relationships across teams such as Operations, Technology, Compliance or Business units.
- Interest in project management methodologies or tools like Planview, JIRA, Confluence or Microsoft Project is desirable but not mandatory; willingness to learn is highly valued.
- Degree-level education or equivalent experience provides foundational knowledge necessary for success; working towards qualifications like Prince2 Foundation or AgilePM is advantageous but not required.
- Analytical mindset coupled with eagerness to learn ensures you can contribute meaningfully during post-implementation reviews or ad-hoc analysis tasks.
What sets this company apart:
MUFG stands out as one of the world’s leading financial institutions renowned for its commitment to employee development through extensive training opportunities tailored for every stage of your career journey. The company fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated—ensuring everyone feels valued regardless of background or experience level. Flexible working arrangements allow you greater control over how you balance professional responsibilities with personal commitments while generous pension contributions reflect MUFG’s dedication towards long-term employee wellbeing. Supportive leadership encourages open communication so ideas are shared freely among teams; this communal spirit extends into growth leadership practices designed specifically for nurturing talent from within. As part of MUFG’s London office located on Ropemaker Street—you’ll benefit from being embedded within a knowledgeable network that prioritises collaboration over hierarchy making it easier for new joiners like yourself to integrate quickly into meaningful roles. The company’s focus on regulatory compliance means processes are robust yet adaptable—giving you confidence that your work contributes directly towards sustainable business outcomes without compromising integrity or legal entity independence between MUFG Bank & Securities EMEA plc. Overall MUFG offers an environment where dependability is rewarded alongside enthusiasm for learning making it an ideal place if you’re seeking both stability & opportunity within corporate banking operations.
What's next:
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career journey by joining a globally respected bank committed to nurturing talent—apply now!
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This advert will close 6th August 2026
We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.
MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count. We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.
