Head of Operating Office

Lorien; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Life and Pensions client is seeking a Head of Operating Office for a 3-month contract in London. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong leadership in operational and financial management, possessing the experience to navigate transformational challenges while effectively translating data insights for strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Experienced leader with proven ability at executive level.
• Background in operating model design and complex, regulated environments.
• Skills in strategic narrative translation and challenge assumptions effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational model design and manage complex financial challenges.
• Drive transformational change focused on technology and process simplification.
• Translate complex data and risk insights for executive-level communication.

Skills

Leadership

Operational Management

Financial Management

Transformational Change

Data Interpretation

Problem Solving

Job description

Our Life and Pensions client is looking for a highly skilled Head of Operating Office to join their team for a 3 months initial contract.

Skills Required:

You are an experienced leader with a proven ability to operate at the top table. You combine operational grip with strategic foresight and can confidently take ownership of cross-cutting challenges with senior stakeholders.

• You have experience in operating model design and have credible leadership experience in financial and operational management in a complex, regulated environment
• You have experience in leading through transformational change with particular focus on technology and process simplification .
• You're skilled in translating complex data and risk insight into strategic narrative, ready for Executive and Board-level consumption.
• You know how to interrogate assumptions, challenge constructively, and drive meaningful progress on both financial performance and functional effectiveness.
• You're comfortable at the intersection of risk, finance, operations and transformation - a natural connector, problem-solver and facilitator.

If interested, please submit your cv

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.