Operations Manager
CurrentAs an experienced leader, I am currently managing team of dedicated Pension & Investment administrators, overseeing the comprehensive spectrum of customer care and payment operations, adhering rigorously to elevated standards of excellence.Key Responsibilities:- Efficiently manage and optimize team resources, systems, and procedures to ensure streamlined operations.- Uphold a commitment to providing an exceptional quality of service and customer experience, fostering a proactive team approach.- Establish clear team goals aligned with the broader objectives and strategies of the business and the organization.- Encourage innovation and idea generation within the Customer Operations Representatives to drive continuous improvement and outstanding results.- Define and communicate expectations for high performance, utilizing reward and recognition, while consistently addressing underperformance.- Lead by example, demonstrating essential leadership competencies.- Skillfully manage breaches, complaints, or ASCS (Accounting Standards Codification System) logs, implementing action plans for continuous enhancement.- Proactively handle staff situations to achieve positive outcomes, ensuring the team's motivation and morale during varying workloads.- Prioritize the development of the team to effectively respond to evolving customer needs.- Oversee a team of 16 Customer Operations Representatives, each with varying levels of experience.- Empower team members with the authority to waive premiums, make ex-gratia payments, and facilitate ASC and accounting adjustments within agreed limits.My role is dedicated to fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction within the realm of Pension & Investment administration.