Assistant Manager - Financial Services Operations (Insurance)

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Assistant Manager - Financial Services Operations (Insurance), Edinburgh

Client: KPMG-UnitedKingdom

Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: a05016315894

Job Views: 9

Posted: 26.04.2025

Expiry Date: 10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job Title/Req Number: Assistant Manager - Financial Services Operations (Insurance) / 106426

Base Location: London and Edinburgh plus network of 20 offices nationally

The KPMG Financial Services Operations function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London and Edinburgh, we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across areas such as Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Manager - Financial Services Operations?

To support the growth of our capabilities within the CO&I FS Ops team, we are recruiting Assistant Managers who can contribute by combining an understanding of the Insurance, Wealth, Pensions & Retail Investments industry with transformation, reorganization, and optimization skills.

What will you be doing?

• Performing diagnostic analysis, applying analytical techniques on large operational transformation engagements.
• Service delivery in Digital Operations, including digital solutions and data analytics.
• Facilitating client workshops to scope and design transformational solutions.
• Managing workstreams through all key stages of a transformation project, from diagnostic to implementation.
• Providing Programme/Project Management support, including reporting, RAID management, and general PMO tasks.
• Identifying, managing, and mitigating risks and issues throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Developing and improving solutions, methodologies, and tools for operational excellence.
• Contributing to proposition development and proposals/bids.

What will you need to do it?

• Knowledge of Insurance, Wealth, Pensions & Retail Investment and market dynamics in the UK and EU.
• Experience managing work streams or projects through all stages from initiation to implementation.
• Project management and support experience, including governance, reporting, RAID, and client requests.
• Strong Business Analyst skills: documenting requirements, process mapping, client workshops.
• Expertise in core consulting methodologies: process mapping, business case development, strategy, requirements gathering.
• Ability to deliver operational excellence using methodologies and tools.
• Experience in problem-solving and designing solutions for user and business needs.
• Excellent presentation skills with an inspirational and collaborative style.
• Advanced knowledge of PowerPoint and Excel.

To discuss this or wider consulting roles, apply by creating a profile, uploading your CV, and starting your journey with KPMG.

Our Locations:

• Edinburgh
• London Canary Wharf

We offer flexible working options across 20 UK sites. Discuss your needs with our team.

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