Senior Specialist, Client Operations Team Lead
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We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Senior Specialist, Client Operations Team Lead to join our CCO – Corporate Actions & Income (EMEA) team. This role is located in Manchester, UK.
Position Summary
The Senior Associate plays a pivotal role in the CCO CA & Income Team, ensuring timely resolution of complex client inquiries, supporting operational excellence, and contributing to strategic initiatives. This role combines technical expertise, client service acumen, and leadership support to maintain high standards of delivery across the EMEA region.
In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:
- Client Inquiry Resolution: Handle and resolve complex operational and technical client queries related to corporate actions and income events, ensuring high-quality service and timely execution.
- Escalation Support: Act as the first point of escalation for senior analysts, providing guidance and resolution strategies. Collaborate with team managers and senior leadership to address critical issues.
- Process Oversight: Monitor daily volumes and performance metrics (e.g., query counts, resolution rates), identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Operational Excellence: Participate in internal initiatives to improve operational efficiency and client experience. Recommend and help implement process improvements.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate records of case resolutions, contribute to end-of-day (EOD) reporting, and assist in preparing internal presentations and updates for leadership.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Liaise with other departments (e.g., Risk, Legal, Product) to ensure seamless handling of corporate actions and income-related matters.
- Knowledge Sharing: Contribute to training and onboarding of new team members. Share best practices and updates across the team.
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
- 5–7 years of experience in custody operations, corporate actions, or income processing.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint).
- Experience with query management systems and operational dashboards.
- Multilingual capabilities (e.g., Nordic languages) are a plus.
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