Manager, Share Plans

Link Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services provider in Leeds is seeking a Fixed Term Manager for their Share Plans team. The role combines people management with operational oversight in a hybrid working environment. Candidates must have strong leadership, communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to providing exceptional customer service. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months, offering opportunities for career development within the organization.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus additional days

Health and well-being rewards

Employee recognition programme

Company Pension Scheme

Medical insurance

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of successful people management experience.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensure controls within the Share Plans team are adhered to.
• Manage team through transitional changes and new processes.
• Plan and monitor workflow for the team to meet SLAs.

Skills

People management skills

Verbal and written communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Team ethic

Job description

Overview

The Fixed Term Manager, Share Plans will join the Share Plans team on a hybrid basis from our stunning office in central Leeds. This means you'll need to be within a commutable distance to enable you to be in the office each week with your colleagues. You'll manage the Share Plans Operational team. The team is responsible for all contact with clients and participants of Employee Share Plans, maintenance and general administration work for the clients' records and you will drive the delivery of tasks within the agreed service levels, ensuring the team provide exceptional customer service to all clients, customers and employees at all times. This is a people manager role and will need to conform to all regulatory obligations, with responsibility for all technical processes. Please note: This role is fixed term for 12 months. You'll get the chance to follow your chosen career path anywhere in MUFG Pension & Market Services. You'll be joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries. There are countless opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career and we'll provide the support you need to do just that.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave, plus a wellbeing day, a volunteer day, bank holidays and the opportunity to buy up to 5 days' extra each year
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family. Everything from: Employee Assistance Programme; Discounts on retail and socialising; Travel and technology; cycle2work scheme; A host of gym and fitness subscriptions
• Appreciate programme: Employee recognition programme
• Company Pension Scheme
• Medical insurance
• Life Assurance
• Paid Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave, Shared Parental Leave

About Us

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business that empowers a brighter future by connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

About the Team

Our MUFG Corporate Markets division provides clients with a comprehensive corporate market offering that connects issuers to their stakeholders. Our uniquely integrated range of corporate markets capabilities includes shareholder management and analytics, stakeholder engagement, share and unit registry, employee share plans, and digital and print communications. We also offer company secretarial support, as well as various specialist offerings such as insolvency solutions. We operate in twelve countries throughout Australasia, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, United Kingdom and Europe.

Our teams combine a wealth of industry experience with a rigorous focus on client management to deliver a premium service underpinned by market leading digital technology provided by our Technology division.

MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

What you need

• At least 2 years' demonstrable, successful, people management skills with the ability to manage, guide and support a team whilst providing clear direction
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels
• Professionalism, which is demonstrated through an in-depth understanding of excellent customer service
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and a 'right first time' approach for you and the team
• Outstanding time management skills, flexibility and the ability to manage a variety of processes independently
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability and capability to resolve complex issues independently whilst serving as a point of escalation for others
• A team player, consistently promoting a strong team ethic, with the willingness to take on additional responsibilities
• Commitment, resilience, agility and the drive and desire to proactively improve yourself, which is evidenced from previous role/s

Day to Day, you will:

• Ensure controls are in place within the Share Plans team to adhere to end to end processes
• Manage and support the team through transitional change, new process implementation and ensuring high standards are maintained and controlled
• Proactively support the transformation and change journey, working with the business to propose and implement operational improvements, whilst reducing risk and maintaining an awareness of strategic issues affecting the industry
• Plan, monitor and coordinate workflow for the team, ensuring work is processed in a timely and efficient manner, taking remedial action when required to always maintain internal and externally SLA's
• Ensure processes are current, consistent, documented and reviewed on a regular basis
• Provide high-quality Management Information to identify key trends and issues, regularly reviewing all KPI and KRI metrics and providing analysis and plans on how to address any identified trends
• Carry out root cause analysis on errors, complaints and incident reports, with a view to reducing risk whilst improving processes and the customer experience
• Provide an exceptional service to colleagues and the business in general, ensuring a great working relationship is developed and maintained with other departments
• Coach and develop the team, growing their skills, competency and behaviours to achieve the required standards of competency and embodying the 'together we achieve' MPMS statement
• Ensure full compliance with internal and external procedures and FCA CASS rules, identifying key risks and proposing mitigation steps to manage these risks
• Ensure key controls are completed within agreed timescales and that any highlighted issues are addressed and followed through to resolution

The above list of key accountabilities is not an exhaustive list and may change from time-to-time based on business needs.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.