Senior Operations Manager - Pensions

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic client is seeking a Senior Operations Manager to lead the Pensions Operations function in Southampton. The role involves strategic oversight of a team devoted to delivering operational excellence and maintaining regulatory compliance in a pivotal sector. Ideal candidates should possess extensive pensions-related knowledge and strong leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of Pensions operations and the Pension industry.
• Strong people management and development skills.
• Ability to manage complex processes in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight of Pensions Operations, leading strategic plans and operational improvements.
• Develop relationships with stakeholders to ensure smooth operations.
• Lead teams to deliver excellent customer service while adhering to regulatory principles.

Skills

Leadership skills

Stakeholder engagement

Operational efficiency

Customer service

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southampton, United Kingdom

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Other

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Posted:

06.06.2025

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21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Operations Manager – Pensions

Leeds (3x days per week on site)

Full Time

Our client is currently searching for a Senior Operations Manager to join their team within their Pensions space. This role has the responsibility and oversight for the Pensions Operations function consisting of a range of operational reams that own the operational processes which support our clients Pensions product.

Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight of the Pensions Operations function, overall responsibility for the leadership, strategic direction and operating results of the Pensions Operations teams
• Lead and drive strategic plans, change initiatives and operational improvements for sustained excellence
• Build and lead the management team within the pensions function whilst developing a culture within the team that supports continuous service improvement
• Manage operational efficiency, including FTE budgeting, key metrics analysis and process automation
• Develop relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth operations and decision-making
• Lead the Pensions Operations teams in delivering excellent customer service and ensuring adherence to regulatory principles
• Maintain the first line of defence by operating risk controls assigned to the individual
• Build and maintain up to date knowledge of pensions and tax regulations and ensure that this is filtered across the team

Knowledge / Experience Required:

• Extensive knowledge of Pensions operations and the Pension industry more broadly
• Deep knowledge and understanding of relevant regulatory, compliance and control requirements, including CASS, in order to manage Regulatory, Financial and Reputational risk
• Strong people management / leadership skills – track record of leading and developing
• high performing operational teams
• Pro-active and responsive in assessing operational needs and developing solutions to meet these needs
• Ability to analyse / translate regulatory information and deliver / embed this into operational processes and future plans
• Management of complex processes in a regulated environment
• Strong stakeholder engagement and management skills

If you are interested in this position, please do not hesitate to apply. Please note that in the event of a high volume of applications, we will only be able to reach out to successful applicants in the first instance.