Project Assistant for Large International Bank

As a Project Assistant, you’ll support IT initiatives, coordinate projects, and analyze data. Collaborate across teams to improve processes, ensure compliance, and develop your skills in project management and IT security within a dynamic global environment.

About the role

On behalf of our client, Academic Work is currently looking for an administratively and technically strong project assistant whose primary task will be to analyze and drive improvement on internal data. Your tasks will be performed with the aim of providing support and assistance to managers, and therefor, it is important that you are communicatively strong and proactive in your approach. Experience with projects in IT is a significant advantage but the most important thing is that you are proactive, analytical, and structured, allowing you to convey information calmly and provide good assistance to your colleagues and managers. This role offers you the chance to be part of a global team, working across departments to streamline processes and deliver high-quality reporting.

You are offered

• A supportive and collaborative work environment with dedicated colleagues.
• A steep learning curve where you will develop skills in IT security, project management, and data analysis.
• A comprehensive onboarding program, preparing you for your new role and setting you up for success.
• An exciting project-based employment, with the potential for extension based on performance and project needs.

Work tasks

• Analyze data to identify improvements and drive process changes.
• Assist Line Managers in conducting IT Access reviews, gathering feedback, and leading meetings.
• Ensure stakeholders (Application Owners, Application Providers) comply with IAM guidelines and standards.
• Proactively follow up with teams to ensure timely completion of tasks and escalate issues as needed.
• Maintain accuracy in reporting and ensure data quality.

We are looking for

• Experience working in an Agile environment or a similar role.
• Basic knowledge of Mainframe systems, Kanban, and JIRA.
• Basic to proficient skills in Excel.
• Strong written and spoken English skills.
• Good abilities to communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Located in Denmark, near Greater Copenhagen.

It is meritorious if you have

• Experience in IT support or similar fields.
• Strong written and spoken Danish skills.

Knowledge can be gained through education, experience or self-taught.

To succeed in the role, your personal skills are:

• Supportive
• Goal oriented
• Stable
• Responsible

Our recruitment process

This recruitment process is handled by Academic Work and it is our client’s wish that all questions regarding the position is directed to Academic Work.

Our selection process is continuous and the advert may close before the recruitment process is completed if we have moved forward to the next phase. The process includes two tests: one personality test and one cognitive test. The tests are tools to find the right talent for the right position, to enable equality, diversity, and a fair process.