Operations Support Associate, Project Management Centre of Excellence

Deloitte

  • Cardiff
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
Connect to your IndustryThe PM CoE has moved on from being an engagement support centre of just 50 people to now identifying as a Centre of Excellence with circa. 300 professionals. The department is constantly evolving and still growing, it is fast-paced and varied comprising junior associate grades through to senior project and operational management and directors. All members of the department work together and alongside the Audit & Assurance practitioners to deliver high-quality outputs on the client and internal engagements. The team members remove the admin burden on the wider A&A team by utilising experience and knowledge to undertake the service offering to a high standard.The department boasts a clear career pathway allowing professional and driven individuals to work along a progression trajectory from associate to assistant project manager in four years, including formal Prince II practitioner accreditation.Connect to your career at DeloitteDeloitte drives progress. Using our vast range of expertise, we help our clients' become leaders wherever they choose to compete. To do this, we invest in outstanding people. We build teams of future thinkers, with diverse talents and backgrounds, and empower them all to reach for and achieve more.What brings us all together at Deloitte? It's how we approach the thousands of decisions we make every day. How we behave, our beliefs and our attitudes. In other words: our values. Whatever we do, wherever we are in the world, we lead the way, serve with integrity, take care of each other, foster inclusion, and collaborate for measurable impact. These five shared values lead every decision we make and action we take, guiding us to deliver impact how and where it matters most.Connect to your opportunityThe operations support team, which sits within the PM CoE, supports the operational running of the centre, as well as other operating units in A&A, with a variety of tasks that aid the effective running and service deliverables. This role will be predominately focused on the Audit Confirmation Centre (ACC) processes.In your role you will work alongside the ACC Leadership team to support the delivery of key activity within the confirmation process, this includes the coordination and recording of bank letters, derivatives, loans, legal, investment and other types of third party investments.Key responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
  • Working with audit teams to capture all relevant information required to support with obtaining their confirmations.
  • Being a key point of contact and SME, showcasing your knowledge of banking regulations and supporting audit teams with any queries or concerns.
  • Raising, tracking and chasing open requests on a timely basis. Identification and implementation of improvements and efficiencies to the service offering and existing processes.
You will have the opportunity to build strong relationships with a range of different colleagues from peers through to directors and deliver exceptional service in a department where high quality is key.Connect to your skills and professional experienceYou are organised and proactive. Someone who has a practiced ability to prioritise workload to manage conflicting demands and timelines. You take a pragmatic approach to problem-solving and adapt well to a changing environment. We're able to give you the tools and the autonomy to manage your work trusting that you will seek support where required.ESSENTIAL:
  • Personal motivation to deliver high-quality standards in all work
  • Competent in reviewing information and spotting and rectifying discrepancies
  • Proactive communicator
  • Ability to work well as part of a team and build strong working relationships
  • Ability to work under pressure, still meeting key deadlines
  • Highly adaptable to change in an environment that continuously drives efficiencies and improvements
DESIRABLE:
  • Corporate, legal and regulatory governance knowledge
  • Experience in a similar support associate/administrative role within a professional service environment
Connect to your business - Audit & AssuranceWe know it's not just about the numbers. Often, we let the technology take care of those. It's about the creative and collective thinking or our people. That's where the true insight is found. We're redefining the future of audit. Come join us.Personal independenceRegulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.Connect with your colleagues“I have learned so much over the past 12 months - especially liaising with senior stakeholders which will be very valuable for my future career. Good entry role as you are exposed to a variety of tasks, work with different people with different expectations, and can learn a lot.” -Deloitte employee, Audit & Assurance“The role offers exciting opportunities for those looking to pursue a career in project management. I have found that the department genuinely invests in their employees TM, Senior Project Support Associate and is very supportive in helping everyone achieve their goals and objectives.” -Deloitte employee, Audit & Assurance“I usually work three days in the office and two days at home. I enjoy the social aspect of coming to the office as it strengthens team relationships. Working from home gives a good work-life balance, allowing me to stay at home if needed along with feeling trusted by the business.” -Deloitte employee, Audit & Assurance“Working at Deloitte is more than just a job, it's an opportunity. Since joining the department I've been supported to realise my full potential and now have a clearer understanding of the skills necessary to achieve success in the Project Management pathway.” -Deloitte employee, Audit & Assurance“Hybrid gives a nice work-life balance, and not having to travel into the office every day is an advantage." -Deloitte employee, Audit & Assurance“Really good, ethics of a firm that does what it says in its values. The team are all great and will help each other out and the w/l balance is great.” -Deloitte employee, Audit & AssuranceOur hybrid working policyYou'll be based in Cardiff with hybrid working.At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.Our commitment to youMaking an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.Connect to your next stepA career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.Discover more reasons to connect with us, our people and purpose-driven culture at deloitte.co.uk/careersWPFULL SLAUDA BACAAE LOCCAR

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