Investor Services (Call Center) Manager – Transfer Agency
Responsible for managing the Transfer Agency Investor Services (Call Center) team for the Northern America registered Transfer Agency division and delivering exceptional servicing for our client’s mutual funds as well as common and collective vehicles. In this highly visible role, you’ll manage oversight of daily inbound and outbound call center operations, including traditional investor servicing for direct investors, institutional investors, and lead a team of individuals in primarily located in Tempe, AZ.
The role requires a results-driven leader with experience in transfer agency operations and people management complemented by a strong orientation in client servicing, problem solving, strategic planning, and project management.
The role will liaise with a wide-network of stakeholders, including Technology, Product, Fund Governance, Relationship Management, Sales, Audit and Compliance, as well as external Clients and Industry participants.
Responsibilities include:
Contact Center Operations/Servicing:
Deliver exceptional service to internal and external clients in accuracy and timeliness of execution as well as client and investor servicing.Strive to exceed service level expectations in team accuracy and quality.Ensure daily and periodic tasks within areas of responsibility are managed to completion.Utilize KPIs and metrics to assess operational effectiveness, measure accuracy and improve performance.Maintain strong control environment, maximizing process consistency and efficiency.Develop team of analysts and consultants, striving toward high-level of employee growth and engagement.Embed a culture of continuous improvement. Analyze current processes and make technological or operational enhancements to improve efficiency within the group.Actively communicate with Transfer Agency partners to discuss servicing related issues or product offerings; participate in functional service meetings.Ensure operational risk is managed effectively across the function and policies /controls are adequately designed to ensure compliance. Strategic /Projects:
Drive tactical and strategic projects, earn buy-in from all stakeholders, and deliver high quality results within stated timeframes.Develop goals and priorities based on the direction set for the team; drives execution to ensure that objectives are met.Display a balanced, cross-functional perspective, liaising with the business as well as IT, and external vendors to improve efficiency, effectiveness and productivity.Strive toward proactive process management, continuous improvement efforts and positive relationships. New Business/Growth:
Support the onboarding and implementation of new business and ensure operational readiness to provide exceptional service.Provide leadership and guidance to the team regarding new business or emerging practices within the department. People/Talent Management:
Foster a high performing team environment to ensure staff are motivated, challenged and appropriately rewardedAttract, develop and retain key talent across the operations ensuring appropriate succession plans are in place for key rolesValue diversity in hiring, promotion and developmental initiatives to promote a diverse workforceConduct the performance management process, identifies training and development needs, and establishes performance standards for the division/unit, drives a standard of excellence and accountability Qualifications
A College or University degree and/or relevant proven work experience is required8+ years of relevant experience including leadership positionsProven experience in managing a medium scale operations teamFamiliarity with transfer agency core applications and processing requirements.Strong technical knowledge of U.S. mutual funds industry and global financial marketsPossess working knowledge of 40 Act rules governing Transfer Agency, and other regulations such as FATCA, GDR, KYC/AML, 1099 tax reporting, and state escheatment rules Skills & Experience
Superior people leadership/management skills with a proven track record in managing large teams both in-location and remotely to successfully deliver complex programsAbility to delegate, with appropriate controls to ensure effective running of the teamClient servicing mindset and ability to instill a client centric culture across the division; adept at strengthening relationships with key clientsAgile, adaptable, and able to manage numerous competing activitiesExcellent verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrable ability to interact with senior management and clients showing in-depth knowledge of TAHighly PC literate with excellent IT skills (e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook) For further information, and to apply, please visit our website via the “Apply” button below.
