Delivery Operations Associate Manager

Skill required: Retirement Solutions - Investment Management
Designation: Delivery Operations Associate Manager
Qualifications:Any Graduation
Years of Experience:10 to 14 years
About Accenture
Accenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security.Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Technology and Operations services, and Accenture Song— all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 699,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders, partners and communities.Visit us at www.accenture.com What would you do? Tower: UK Pension- Investment Administration Level: Management CL8 • 12+ years of experience in UK Pension domain– Investment Administration. • 5+ years of experience in managing processes across Investment Administration with people span of 35 – 50 employees. • Should have extensive hands-on operating and domain experience in UK Pension operations with deep expertise in end-to-end Investment Administration covering Limit Reviews, Investment Management, Fee Adjustments, Payment Allocations, Asset Transfer, Corporate actions & Fund Mergers, Bulk Disinvestment, Annual Statements, Data Development, Application and Payment (Investment options and confirmations, Transaction), Income tax submissions and enquiries. • Good understanding of UK Pension front-to-back platforms. Certifications in the UK Pension will be an added advantage. • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of operational front-to-back procedures that support UK Pension operations. • Strong understanding of various risks spanning across financial reporting, access governance, data security, and privacy and process controls associated with operational processes in this space with ability to implement control framework. • Detail oriented to avoid, eliminate and mitigate risks. • Strong communication and negotiation skills, and experience in handling CXO level stakeholders. • Should have led and managed Operations transformation and change at scale including RPA, OCR, data analytics, workflow etc. and have good track record of driving productivity and efficiency within the Organization at scale. • Strong background /culture with ability to identify future risks. • Experience in thorough contingency planning to ensure strong resiliency. • Ability to define and implement excel risk metrics to ensure process is tracked and monitored successfully. • Ability to understand and analyze complex problems and provide effective, tactical and strategic solutions. • Excellent understanding of business strategy and applying this lens when making decisions. Aptitude to operate at varying levels of details (strategic to close attention) • Experience with remote transition, hands on with process reporting: SLA, TAT, Quality, AHT, NIGO, RCA • Excellent leadership skills, ability to manage a team in critical situations, and drive holistic engagement.
What are we looking for? • Bachelor s degree in business administration, operations management, or a related field • 12+ years of experience in UK Pension, with a proven track record of successfully managing and leading teams. • Previous experience managing a team of professionals. • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire team members. • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively present complex information to a range of audiences. • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve operational issues. • Knowledge of operational best practices, including quality control, performance management, and process improvement • Proficient in the use of relevant software, including Microsoft Office, project management tools, and other relevant applications. • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork. Ability to identify and implement improvement opportunities across processes, reporting and controls.
Roles and Responsibilities: • Lead a team of UK Pension specialists in providing high-quality services to clients. • Develop and implement strategies for acquiring and retaining clients. • Establish and maintain relationships with clients to ensure satisfaction, retention, and growth of the business. • Conduct regular team meetings to review performance metrics, share best practices, and develop action plans for continuous improvement. • Providing coaching, training, and mentoring to the team leads to the development of their skills and expertise. • Collaborate with Internal departments and operations, to ensure the successful execution of business objectives. • Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the life and retirement landscape, including industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirements. • Conduct periodic reviews of client accounts to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. • Prepare and present reports to senior management on team performance, client satisfaction, and business metrics.