David Freeth Email & Phone Number

Leeds, United Kingdom

Specialise in the planning and co-ordination of asset transitions for institutional investors

Taking projects from inception to conclusion taking into account elements such as resourcing capacity, costing, any required testing and deadlines both internal and external, often having to adapt to changing project scope and timetable. Conducting any required analysis pre, during and post project using results to assess project needs or for reporting purposes.Providing Management InformationAm a principle contact for other areas within the company for advice on area of work. Act as the main representative for Mercer when liaising with external clients on telephone calls and on a face to face basis providing solutions to client requirements, project progress and analysis.Ensure that all work adheres to both internal and external industry based deadlines Instigate or assist in assessing current processes, procedures and systems for improved efficiency or replacement and manage or support any such improvements including testing.Organise and conduct the training for colleagues on the workings of Money Purchase pension related systems and processes.Liaise with both internal and external clients on a regular basis not only to manage and ensure the completion of project work but also to gain further understanding of both Mercer's and the client needs to provide a value added service beneficial to all parties involved.

Responsible for the monitoring and processing of the more specialist and technically challenging processes within the department.Had two members of staff reporting to myself and, if required, other colleagues within the department depending on the volume and complexity of ongoing work and projects. Organised and conducted the training of both team members and colleagues in other parts of the company whose own roles required an understanding of my area and the processes involved.Creation and implementation of new procedures to improve efficiency and controls, and to place the team in a position to be able to support changes to and increases in workloads

Assistant manager of a team of 10 reportees responsible for the successful management of all processes that resided on the team ensuring that all work met both internal and external industry based service standards. The role also incorporated project work encompassing such areas as systems implementation and testing. Organizing training for reportees and individual appraisals.

Responsible for every aspect of supporting The Halifax's Repo, Sterling and Foreign Exchange dealers and the administration involved in the settling of Sterling, Euro and U.S. based market trades such as Repos, Margins and Stock Lending.Was a key member of staff involved in the researching and implementing of new procedures and systems, essential elements to the business in an ever changing industry. Worked to tight industry governed deadlines and had four members of staff reporting directly to myself.