PMO Business Analyst - 18m FTC

About us

At Davy, it’s the unique talents of all our people that have been the foundations of our success for 100 years. As we continue to grow, so do you. Because you are not just part of our team - you are a key player in shaping our future.

At Davy, you are the difference.

Established in 1926, the Davy Group sits at the heart of wealth and capital in Ireland, providing a broad range of services to high-net-worth individuals, self-directed investors, small-to-medium enterprises, credit unions, corporations, and domestic & international institutional investors.

Our culture is shaped around three values, which are at the heart of everything we do: client success, one Davy, and building a proud legacy. Sharing the same goals, we work together to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients. As part of a team of over 900, you will be encouraged to learn and to grow, both professionally and personally.

Requirements

About the role

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Davy’s central Programme Management Office (PMO) on an 18 month fixed term contract.

As a PMO Business Analyst, you will play a critical role in supporting project delivery across the organisation by helping teams translate business needs into clear requirements, enhance processes, strengthen governance, and enable data-driven decision-making. This is a business-facing role suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple projects, engaging with stakeholders, and helping shape how the firm delivers change.

In the role, the successful candidate will:

Business Analysis & Process Improvement

• Partner with Project Managers and business stakeholders to understand business needs and translate them into high-quality business requirements and user stories.
• Map and analyse existing business processes to identify opportunities for simplification and standardisation.
• Support PMO continuous improvement initiatives, including enhancements to delivery frameworks, reporting, and governance.

Reporting & Insights

• Produce high quality reports.
• Analyse data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Create dashboards and management insights.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate workshops, interviews, and requirements sessions with business teams and senior stakeholders.
• Prepare business documentation including requirements, process maps, and operating models.
• Support communication of change impacts and benefits across the organisation.

Project Delivery Support

• Assist Project Managers with planning, RAID management, and governance preparation.
• Support change readiness by contributing to training materials, procedures, and communications.
• Participate in UAT coordination and business-side testing support.

Regulatory & Risk Alignment

• Ensure alignment of requirements and documentation with internal controls and regulatory expectations.
• Support PMO audit, compliance, and control assessments as required.

Requirements

About you

We are looking for somebody who has the following background and skills:

• 4+ years’ experience as a Business Analyst in financial services.
• Strong experience gathering and documenting business requirements and process flows.
• Experience working in project or PMO environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Highly organised with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within a central PMO or portfolio function.
• Familiarity with tools such as JIRA or Power BI
• Exposure to regulatory or risk-related change initiatives.
• Knowledge of project methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid).

Benefits

What we offer

At Davy, our people are our biggest investment. In today’s fast-moving world, we know it’s important to feel secure and empowered. That’s why Davy benefits support you through all of life’s stages, offering health and wellness, flexible working options, flexible benefits allowance, learning and development opportunities, through to assisted retirement planning.

Health and Wellbeing

Psychological safety, emotional wellbeing and support are a priority at Davy. We offer a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and mental health first aid. Our Sports & Social teams promote physical wellbeing and social connection.

Reward and Recognition

We offer a competitive remuneration package to include salary, bonus, pension and a host of additional benefits to protect you and your family when it matters most.

Growth and Development

Our award-winning L&D function supports you and your growth at Davy. We offer a comprehensive range of professional and personal development opportunities. Our culture supports learning, and we encourage you to explore more at Davy.

Positive Workplace

Our workplace is inclusive, diverse, and offers everyone a sense of belonging. We are flexible and continue to support a hybrid working model. You will get to be your best at Davy.

Values and Culture

Exceptional client outcomes delivered by a world class team, underpinned by our core Davy values - One Team, Client Success, and Proud Legacy.

Important Information

Davy is an equal opportunities employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We value diversity in both background and experience, and even if you don’t meet all of the requirements outlined in the job description, we still encourage you to apply. We review all applications received. As part of our commitment to creating an accessible environment, we want to ensure that everyone has an equal opportunity to participate in the interview process. If you require any reasonable accommodations, please let us know, and we will do our best to make the necessary arrangements.

Appointment to this role is subject to the candidate's eligibility to work in Ireland.

Where agency assistance is required, our Recruitment Team will engage directly with suppliers. Unsolicited CVs / profiles supplied to us by recruitment agencies will not be accepted for this role.

• Davy Group is a member of the Bank of Ireland Group.