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Senior Operations Manager (Financial Services – Insurance)
The SOM will support the overall effective operational delivery of managing complex customer complaints, to meet internal and client-led demands by demonstrating strong leadership, operational and management capability.
Job Responsibilities
People Management
- Managing performance and achievement of Team Leader KPIs
- Articulate with clarity to the Team Leaders the business expectations and support them with the creation and execution of their operational plan
- Ensure daily huddles are prepared and held
- Leave / Absence Management ensuring required resourcing is available as per SLA
- Disciplinary & HR-related matters are attended to in line with company policy and protocols
- Create and drive team motivation
- Reward & Recognition is part of the operational rigor
- Incentive programmes are aspirational, structured, and well communicated to align with operational delivery
- Encourage cross-functional collaboration
- Drive a high-performance environment, ensuring client objectives are consistently achieved
- HW policies, procedures, and protocols are communicated and demonstrated within the operational environment
- Foster the HW culture aligned to a people-centric approach
- Recognize and address potential challenges that may hinder team performance or morale
Team / Leader Development
Structured and ongoing coaching / mentoringNew leader transition plansLead bi-monthly call review sessions with documented actions and outcomesConduct monthly 1-1s with Team Leaders to review team performance and personal developmentIdentify and address skills / knowledge gapsEmbed industry best practices and seek continuous service delivery improvementShare knowledge based on incidents, findings, or feedbackHost regular think tank / focus sessionsSupport team professional development (CPD, succession, career pathing)Address poor performance through structured development plans in partnership with HRIdentify and nurture top talentCreate a repository of useful resources for coaching and skills developmentProvide ongoing formal and informal learning opportunitiesOperational Management (BAU)
Define operational objectivesAgree and deliver key operational metricsPlan and deliver against agreed business targetsMonitor performance and adapt activities accordinglyTranslate financial objectives into operational activitiesTrack performance against forecast and adjust operations in-monthDefine reporting requirements to optimize performanceOversee processes and monitor performanceOversee procurement and suppliersSuggest areas for review based on management insightsRaise and address concerns promptly to avoid disruptionPromote innovation, successes, and learningsSupport project implementation led by the Project ManagerProvide insights and collaborate with project teamsMaintain stakeholder communication and records of progressClient Relationship Support
Support the Client Director in maintaining strong client interactionsCollaborate with clients through WBR, MBR, and QBRManage internal delivery on client requirementsEscalate risks / issues within Huntwood promptlyPrepare for client visits and ensure internal teams are alignedMaintain healthy client communication and relationshipsShare achievements and challenges proactivelyChange Management
Partner with the business on organizational changeDrive change initiatives to successful outcomesManage communication plans around departmental changesMonitor results and address challengesDepartment Reporting
Collaborate with BI team to build operational reporting and insightsAnalyze existing MI and monitor trendsUse data insights for decision-making and improvement recommendationsDrive data-driven continuous improvement initiativesJob Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualification advantageousExperience in financial services essential (Banking / Insurance)3 years in a Senior Operations Management role in a BPO / Call Centre environmentExperience in complaints handling, ideally with UK-based clientsPreferred experience in financial services / insurance sectorStrong communication skills with senior stakeholders and clientsProficiency in MS ExcelSkills Required
Interpersonal and communication skillsUnderstanding of business processes and policiesOrganized and structuredResource planningLeadershipInnovative and creative thinkingAnalytical skillsCoaching and mentoringAbility to lead and influenceDecision-makingPlanning and organizationOperational knowledgeCore Behavior
Huntswood’s employees are described as dependable, driven, and collaborative.
The job holder should align to our 6 Fundamental Values :
Strive For GreaterEnable and empower all employeesDo the right thingOwn it"It's not just about what we do, but the way we do it. And it's our values that make us special."
NB : All appointments are subject to the positive outcome of pre-employment verification checks.
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