Group Director of Platforms & Transformation

Reporting directly to the Group COO this is a highly visible leadership role within IQ-EQs Global Operations function. Youll be responsible for shaping and delivering the transformation agenda across our operations business driving the evolution of our operating model fund administration platforms and workflow technologies to support growth scalability and operational excellence. Working in partnership with Operations Technology Commercial and Executive leadership teams youll lead the adoption of automation AI and innovative platform solutions that enhance both client and employee experience. This is an opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of IQ-EQs operations function influencing strategic decisions driving global change and helping position the business for continued success.

What youll do

• Youll define and execute the global operations transformation strategy leading the selection implementation and optimisation of fund administration and workflow orchestration platforms to improve scalability efficiency and client outcomes.

• Youll partner with executive leadership board members and regional stakeholders to develop and govern multi-year transformation roadmaps securing alignment on operating model changes and strategic technology investments.

• Youll lead the global deployment of workflow automation AI capabilities client portal functionality and ticketing solutions that transform ways of working and establish consistent global operating standards.

• Youll direct and develop a team of platform owners and subject matter experts driving continuous process improvement platform enhancements and operational excellence across core fund accounting and administration systems.

• Youll support strategic growth initiatives through client solutioning acquisition due diligence and post-merger integration planning assessing technology fit identifying synergies and ensuring scalable solutions aligned with long-term business objectives.

What we offer

• Comprehensive remuneration: Motivating financial packages based upon market rates for your role and is proportionate to your qualifications level of experiences and skills profile
• Pension Scheme: Generous employer contribution with the ability to allow and increase employee contributions
• Wellbeing: Additional social benefits such as private health and dental cover life assurance discounted gym membership eye test and corporate GP
• Annual leave: All our employees are entitled to 25 days paid leave plus all UK public holidays. Enhanced maternity and paternity including shared parental leave and adoption leave
• Flexible working: We recognise the value of working flexibly and is keen to ensure all employees enjoy an excellent work-life blend. As such we are open to conversations with employees related to setting up flexible working arrangements
• Support and development: We will ensure you have the right training tools and development plan to grow and improve your skills every day

Qualifications :

About you

• You bring extensive industry leadership experience with 10 years in financial services and deep expertise in fund administration and the broader IQ-EQ operating environment.
• You are a credible and influential stakeholder leader able to engage challenge and advise senior executives while communicating complex concepts with clarity confidence and gravitas.
• You are a transformational change agent with a proven ability to drive organisational performance and deliver results through leadership collaboration and influence across global cross-functional teams.
• You are a strategic problem solver recognised for identifying opportunities navigating complex challenges and implementing innovative solutions that enhance client and operational outcomes.
• You are a champion of technology and AI with experience leveraging digital solutions automation and emerging technologies to improve efficiency elevate user experience and create measurable business value.

Additional Information :

Sustainability is integral to our strategy and operations. Our sustainability depends on us building and maintaining long-term relationships with all our stakeholders including our employees clients and local communities while also reducing our impact on our natural environment. 

There is always more we can and should do to improve whether in relation to our people our clients our planet or our governance. Our ongoing success as a business depends on our sustainability and agility in a changing and challenging global landscape. Were committed to fostering an inclusive equitable and diverse culture for our people led by our Diversity Equity and Inclusion steering committee.

Our learning and development programmes and systems (including PowerU and MyCampus) enable us to invest in growing our employees careers while our hybrid working approach supports our employees in achieving balance and flexibility while remaining connected to their colleagues. We want to empower our 6500 employees - from 94 nationalities across 25 countries - to each achieve their potential.  Through IQ-EQ Launchpad we support women managers launching their first fund in an environment where only 15% of all private equity and venture capital firms are gender balanced.

Were committed to growing relationships with our clients and supporting them in achieving their objectives. We understand that our clients sustainability and success lead to our sustainability and success. Were emotionally invested in our clients right from the beginning.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time