The Transfer Operations Team Leader is responsible for leading and developing a team that delivers exceptional client outcomes across all transfer related activities. The role involves working with our third-party vendor to support timely accurate and compliant processing of transfer cases drive continuous improvement strengthen operational resilience and contribute towards strategic change across the Transfers function.
This leader will foster a high performance culture collaborate with partners across UKPI FNZ Origo and other operational teams to reduce transfer durations improve straight through processing and enhance the client experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. People Leadership & Development
Lead coach and develop a team of Transfer Operations crew to achieve high performance and strong engagement.
Run regular huddles 1:1s and capability uplifts focused on technical knowledge quality and behaviours.
Set clear direction goals and expectations aligned with broader UKPI objectives.
Promote a culture of ownership accountability and continuous learning.
2. Operational Delivery & Oversight
Oversee daytoday workflow management for transfer cases (including inspecie cases cash transfers and complex escalations) ensuring cases handled with empathy clarity and accuracy to minimise avoidable contact and complaints.
Ensure SLAs and regulatory obligations are met
Monitor risk metrics delays errors and operational incidents; implement corrective actions.
Drive reductions in transfer durations aged cases and complaints.
Partner with external providers (e.g. FNZ TeX Origo) to ensure data quality operational integrity and compliance.
3. Continuous Improvement & Change Delivery
Support operational and process improvements focused on automation quality uplift and efficiency.
Contribute to strategic change initiatives (e.g. SmartOps Transfer Remediation platform improvements) and represent Transfer Operations in crossfunctional forums.
Improve client outcomes by working with Client Experience Complaints and Oversight to resolve transfer issues through rootcause analysis and preventative actions.
4. Stakeholder Management & Reporting
Build strong relationships with internal partners (CX Oversight FNZ Officers Risk Technology S&S Managed Services).
Provide accurate reporting on volumes SLAs aged cases risks and key trends.
Support MI development and contribute insights to senior leadership reviews.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Proven experience in an operational environment preferably transfer operations asset onboarding or similar regulated processes.
Strong peopleleadership capability with experience coaching developing and motivating teams.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and highvolume workflows.
Strong problemsolving analytical and riskmanagement skills.
Ability to navigate complex cases make sound decisions and escalate appropriately.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively crossfunctionally.
Desirable
Knowledge of Origo standards and transferrelated industry frameworks.
Experience leading teams using NWOW / agile / lean methodologies.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and operational resilience expectations.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving operational enhancements.
Behaviours & Leadership Attributes
Clientfocused: Champions client outcomes and experience in every decision.
Resultsdriven: Uses data and insights to drive performance and improve SLAs.
Empowering: Builds a culture of trust psychological safety and accountability.
Adaptive: Thrives in a fastpaced environment with shifting priorities.
Collaborative: Works seamlessly across teams and sites strengthening partnerships across Manchester and London.
Forwardthinking: Anticipates risks identifies opportunities and contributes to longterm strategy.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Required Experience:
Manager
The Transfer Operations Team Leader is responsible for leading and developing a team that delivers exceptional client outcomes across all transfer related activities. The role involves working with our third-party vendor to support timely accurate and compliant processing of transfer cases drive co...
The Transfer Operations Team Leader is responsible for leading and developing a team that delivers exceptional client outcomes across all transfer related activities. The role involves working with our third-party vendor to support timely accurate and compliant processing of transfer cases drive continuous improvement strengthen operational resilience and contribute towards strategic change across the Transfers function.
This leader will foster a high performance culture collaborate with partners across UKPI FNZ Origo and other operational teams to reduce transfer durations improve straight through processing and enhance the client experience.
Key Responsibilities
1. People Leadership & Development
Lead coach and develop a team of Transfer Operations crew to achieve high performance and strong engagement.
Run regular huddles 1:1s and capability uplifts focused on technical knowledge quality and behaviours.
Set clear direction goals and expectations aligned with broader UKPI objectives.
Promote a culture of ownership accountability and continuous learning.
2. Operational Delivery & Oversight
Oversee daytoday workflow management for transfer cases (including inspecie cases cash transfers and complex escalations) ensuring cases handled with empathy clarity and accuracy to minimise avoidable contact and complaints.
Ensure SLAs and regulatory obligations are met
Monitor risk metrics delays errors and operational incidents; implement corrective actions.
Drive reductions in transfer durations aged cases and complaints.
Partner with external providers (e.g. FNZ TeX Origo) to ensure data quality operational integrity and compliance.
3. Continuous Improvement & Change Delivery
Support operational and process improvements focused on automation quality uplift and efficiency.
Contribute to strategic change initiatives (e.g. SmartOps Transfer Remediation platform improvements) and represent Transfer Operations in crossfunctional forums.
Improve client outcomes by working with Client Experience Complaints and Oversight to resolve transfer issues through rootcause analysis and preventative actions.
4. Stakeholder Management & Reporting
Build strong relationships with internal partners (CX Oversight FNZ Officers Risk Technology S&S Managed Services).
Provide accurate reporting on volumes SLAs aged cases risks and key trends.
Support MI development and contribute insights to senior leadership reviews.
Skills & Experience Required
Essential
Proven experience in an operational environment preferably transfer operations asset onboarding or similar regulated processes.
Strong peopleleadership capability with experience coaching developing and motivating teams.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and highvolume workflows.
Strong problemsolving analytical and riskmanagement skills.
Ability to navigate complex cases make sound decisions and escalate appropriately.
Confident communicator with the ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate effectively crossfunctionally.
Desirable
Knowledge of Origo standards and transferrelated industry frameworks.
Experience leading teams using NWOW / agile / lean methodologies.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and operational resilience expectations.
Continuous improvement mindset with experience driving operational enhancements.
Behaviours & Leadership Attributes
Clientfocused: Champions client outcomes and experience in every decision.
Resultsdriven: Uses data and insights to drive performance and improve SLAs.
Empowering: Builds a culture of trust psychological safety and accountability.
Adaptive: Thrives in a fastpaced environment with shifting priorities.
Collaborative: Works seamlessly across teams and sites strengthening partnerships across Manchester and London.
Forwardthinking: Anticipates risks identifies opportunities and contributes to longterm strategy.
How We Work
Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning collaboration and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.
Required Experience:
Manager
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