Specialty Credit Control Team Leader

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We are excited to be recruiting for a newly created Specialty Credit Control Team Leader position within our Finance team. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting our growing Specialty division including Aviation while helping to shape and develop a first-class credit control function. Working closely with Operational and Finance leadership you will have the opportunity to influence change drive improvements and contribute to the continued success of the business.

Based in our Leeds office with the benefit of flexible hybrid working and occasional travel to other office locations you will lead a team of seven Credit Controllers responsible for the collection of premiums and fees across the London Market. You will oversee the management of outstanding debt ensuring timely settlement of accounts and the accurate allocation of cash while maintaining strong working relationships with brokers underwriters clients and internal stakeholders.

A key part of the role will involve managing premium and fee submissions through the Electronic Claims File (ECF) platform ensuring transactions are processed accurately and in line with Lloyds market requirements. You will monitor debt positions provide meaningful management information support the resolution of complex account queries and work with stakeholders to maintain strong collection performance and compliance standards.

The successful candidate will Normalplay an important role in identifying opportunities to streamline processes improve efficiencies and support automation initiatives helping to create a high-performing and future-focused Credit Control function. This role offers significant exposure across the organisation and provides the opportunity to work closely with senior leaders and London Market brokers while driving operational excellence across the Specialty business.

• Team Leadership - Experience leading developing and motivating a team to deliver strong performance and service standards.

• Credit Control & London Market Experience - Strong background in credit control collections and debt management within the insurance sector with knowledge of London Market processes.
• ECF & Lloyds Knowledge - Experience using Electronic Claims File (ECF) systems and a strong understanding of Lloyds market practices and requirements.
• Stakeholder Management - Ability to build effective relationships and confidently engage with brokers clients underwriters and senior business leaders.
• Compliance Awareness - Understanding of FCA Lloyds and internal regulatory requirements with a focus on maintaining high standards of governance and control.
• Process Improvement - Experience identifying and implementing improvements to enhance efficiency performance and reporting.
• Aviation Insurance Knowledge - Understanding of Aviation insurance business and market practices is desirable.

Remuneration & more

• Competitive salary based on skills and experience
• Holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working options (office and home)

Health & support

• Private healthcare plan (including pre-existing conditions)
• Life assurance
• Employeeassistanceprogramme for wellbeing support
• Group Income Protection

Other benefits

• Voluntary benefits green car schemedental coverannual medical assessmentcycle to work scheme season ticket loanwellbeingand digital GP applications
• Discounts on various products and services

At Sedgwick you wont just build your career; youll cultivate a team of experts. Our Sedgwick University offering empowers you to excel as well as your team members with the most comprehensive training program in the industry which includes more than 15000 courses on demand training specific to roles and opportunities to continue formal education.

Together were not only reshaping the insurance landscape were building a legacy of talent. Come and be a catalyst for change within our industry.

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After the closing date we will review all applications and may select some applicants for an interview (which may be virtual or in-person).

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The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions duties or local variances. Sedgwick retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.