Transition Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Manager for Business Process Management to facilitate project transitions from the UK to India. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years in financial services, exceptional operational knowledge, and a proven track record in managing transitions. Responsibilities include developing transition plans, training teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The role demands strong leadership and communication skills, with a focus on strategic thinking and problem-solving.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in financial services, focusing on operations.
• Proven track record of managing work transitions or similar projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead the transition of projects from the UK to India.
• Collaborate with teams to document existing processes.
• Train and mentor the India-based team on new processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration

Master's preferred

Tools

Excel

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We are seeking an experienced Manager – Business Process Management – a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to facilitate the transfer of projects from our UK operations to our India-based team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services, exceptional knowledge of operations, and a proven track record of managing work transitions.

The Opportunity:

• Lead the transition of projects from the UK to India, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
• Develop and implement transition plans, including timelines, resource allocation, and risk management.
• Collaborate with UK and India teams to understand and document existing processes.
• Train and mentor, the India-based team on new processes and best practices.
• Monitor the progress of the transition and address any issues or challenges that arise.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies during the transition.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency and service quality.
• Leverage experience in asset/wealth management operations to ensure best practices are followed.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Coordinate with project managers to align transition activities with overall project goals.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for potential transition issues.
• Ensure seamless knowledge transfer and documentation of processes during the transition phase.
• Oversee service take-on activities, ensuring new services are integrated smoothly into existing operations.
• Provide expertise in managing service take-ons, including planning, execution, and post-implementation support.

What you need:

• 10+ years of experience in financial services, with a focus on operations.
• Proven track record of managing work transitions or similar projects.
• Strong knowledge of the financial services industry and relevant domain expertise.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Proactive mindset, able to manage uncertainty and anticipate problems.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ITIL, PMP) are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in using Excel or similar tools.

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