Global Investment Bank | Technology

Are you organised, detail-oriented and interested in working at the heart of technology delivery within a leading global investment bank?

We’re looking for Junior Release Manager to support technology releases, software deployments and project governance in a fast-paced financial services environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating stakeholders, managing delivery activities and ensuring technology changes are implemented smoothly and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

Release Management: Plan release schedules, coordinate software deployments and manage release communications.

Change Management: Support ITIL Change Management processes, ensuring changes follow the appropriate governance and approval procedures.

Production Readiness: Coordinate readiness activities across production and non-production environments to support successful releases.

Project Planning & Governance: Support project planning, governance activities and programme delivery.

Risk & Issue Management: Maintain RAID logs, tracking risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies to support effective delivery.

Reporting & Dashboards: Produce project reports and dashboards, providing clear visibility of progress, risks and key milestones.

Stakeholder Coordination: Work with technology teams and key stakeholders to coordinate activities and maintain alignment across releases and projects.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve release processes, project controls and delivery efficiency.

Stakeholder Management

Build relationships with stakeholders across multiple business functions.
Gather project information and translate it into clear updates and reporting.
Coordinate activities between project teams and business departments.
Communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Tools & Governance

Support the administration and continuous improvement of project tools and processes.
Maintain project templates, governance frameworks, and documentation standards.
Work with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Support onboarding and adoption of project management processes and tools.

Project Lifecycle Support

Assist across all stages of the project lifecycle, including:

Initiation and project setup
Planning and scheduling
Execution and delivery tracking
Risk and issue management
Project closure and lessons learned activities

Key Skills & Experience

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable working with data, reporting, and spreadsheets.
A collaborative approach and willingness to learn.
Confidence communicating with stakeholders at different levels.
Exposure to project management, PMO, governance, or business change through education, internships, placements, or work experience is advantageous.
Experience with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Jira, or Confluence is beneficial but not essential.

What We Are Looking For

A 2:1 degree or above in any discipline.
Recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build a career in Project Management, PMO, Business Change, or Transformation.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A genuine interest in project delivery, technology, and business transformation.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
A willingness to learn, adapt, and develop new skills.
Experience working collaboratively as part of a team.

Location Requirements

Hybrid working model with 3 days per week in the office (non-negotiable).
Office location: Chester, UK
Candidates should be able to commute within approximately one hour each way.
Due to the office location and limited public transport options, access to a car is highly advantageous.
Relocation support may be available for suitable candidates.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.