Associate Client Director

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Associate Client Director to join their London Portfolio team. This hybrid role offers a unique opportunity to manage client accounts while developing your skills in client management and operational effectiveness. You will work closely with Senior Client Directors to implement strategies that drive commercial success and improve client retention. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive culture, this position is perfect for someone eager to advance their career in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values diversity and invests in your future.

Qualifications

• Understanding of pension scheme administration complexities.
• Experience in third-party administration environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage a specified number of client accounts and oversee daily activities.
• Drive client revenue growth and ensure service delivery meets KPIs.

Skills

Client Management

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Commercial Acumen

Job description

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Aptia is a new force in the employee benefits and pensions administration services, on a mission to change the world of administration for the better.

In an underserved market, with huge potential for growth, Aptia will serve 1,100 clients in the US and UK markets and will be supported by shared services in India and Portugal - helping more than seven million people live healthier and happier lives.

And we are expanding. Aptia Group is not only fuelled by our investors' backing but also by our commitment to foster the growth and success of our people. At Aptia, we're investing heavily in learning and development, paving unique career paths for our colleagues.

Specialist. Responsive. Thoughtful. These aren't just words; they are the backbone of our business. Our team embodies our values daily, to surpass client expectations, evolve constantly and nurture genuine relationships for the long-term.

If you want to join a sector that never stands still, in a company culture that is agile and that will invest in your career development, we could have your perfect next role.

The Role

Aptia has a unique opportunity for someone looking to take the next step up in their career as an Associate Client Director. You would be joining the London Portfolio team, who are responsible for driving both operational and commercial success across a range of clients.

As Associate Client Director, you would join initially to support with some of the smaller or less complex client requirements and receive development across the breadth of the Client Director remit to support your progression within the role, with a view to broadening your remit as you develop.

With the support of the Senior Client Directors on the team, you will identify and implement commercial development strategies, and work with Portfolio Operations Officer to implement operational effectiveness plans across an allocated portfolio of clients, to achieve targeted commercial outcomes performance goals, whilst at the same time, mitigating business and commercial risk.

This role is a hybrid position where you will work from Aptia office in London as well as from your home address.

What you'll be doing

• Responsibility for account management of a specified number of clients.
• Overseeing day-to-day client and operational activities of such accounts, based on an agreed set of KPIs.
• Understanding and meeting client needs effectively, managing risks and adhering to procedures.
• Leading the growth of the portfolio of clients' revenue and contribution lines aligned with internal targets set by the Client Portfolio Leader.
• Driving service delivery in order to meet and exceed operational KPIs.
• Ensuring client retention and avoid attrition.
• Improving operational effectiveness.
• Managing costs and provide necessary financial information for business and audits.
• Operating as a commercial lead for clients, implementing creative financial and contractual constructs as appropriate.

Here's what we're looking for:

• Understanding of the complexities of the pension scheme administration.
• DB specialist knowledge.
• Experience of working for/with clients in the third- party administration environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills

You don’t necessarily need to have done a Client Management role previously, but you will enjoy being client-facing, have the appetite to learn and develop your client-facing abilities, including negotiation, relationship-building, project management as well as your overall commercial acumen.

If you are interested in this role and then we’d love to hear from you. Please go ahead and click apply to submit your CV.

Aptia is committed to celebrating the diversity of its employees and are proud to be an Equal Opportunities employer. We strive to create a workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed in their roles. If there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process to ensure it is accessible to you, we encourage you to email us at [emailprotected] .