Technology Strategy Analyst

Metro Bank Plc; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support technology investment initiatives. This exciting role involves preparing documentation for investment committees, developing automated reporting solutions, and conducting data analysis to drive decision-making. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, balancing multiple priorities while ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this forward-thinking organization offers a competitive salary, a discretionary annual bonus, and a range of benefits designed to support your career growth and work-life balance. If you are passionate about technology and project management, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Generous Holiday Allowance

Attractive Pension Scheme

Healthcare

Life Assurance

Colleague Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in project coordination or business analysis within financial services.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis and visualization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and coordinate investment committee documentation and reports.
• Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and project performance tracking.
• Support multiple technology projects and maintain communication with stakeholders.

Skills

Project Coordination

Business Analysis

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Data Analysis

Financial Analysis

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Automation Tools

Project Management Methodologies

Job description

We have been awarded the “Most Loved Workplace”! At Metro Bank, people come first – our culture is all about bringing the best out in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities.

What you will do:

1. Prepare and coordinate investment committee documentation, including meeting agendas, presentations, and supporting materials
2. Develop and maintain automated reporting solutions for investment committee materials
3. Track and report on technology investment decisions and their implementation status
4. Create and maintain cost transparency reports, including detailed breakdowns of technology investments and their ROI
5. Support the development of investment business cases and their ongoing monitoring
6. Assist the Technology Strategy Delivery Lead in translating strategic objectives into actionable project plans
7. Coordinate with various stakeholders to gather requirements and track project progress
8. Conduct data analysis to support decision-making and track project performance
9. Create and maintain dashboards to monitor KPIs and project metrics
10. Generate regular status reports and updates for stakeholders
11. Support the coordination of multiple technology projects simultaneously
12. Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
13. Help gather data and information for business case development
14. Research emerging technologies and industry trends
15. Schedule and coordinate stakeholder meetings and workshops
16. Maintain stakeholder communication plans and engagement tracking

And... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns.

What you will need:

1. Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders
2. Experience in project coordination or business analysis, ideally within financial services
3. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
4. Excellent organisational and documentation skills
5. Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation tools
6. Experience with project management methodologies (Agile/Waterfall)
7. Strong communication and interpersonal skills
8. Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
9. Experience with automation tools and reporting solutions
10. Understanding of technology trends and digital transformation
11. Knowledge of cost management and financial analysis
12. Familiarity with governance processes and committee operations

Our promise to you…

1. We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts!
2. We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!).
3. We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.

Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that ‘normal’ office hours aren’t always doable, and while we can’t accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren’t sure if you are 100% there yet… why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates.. Good luck!