COO Strategy Implementation Manager

2 weeks ago


Bradford, Bradford, United Kingdom Vanquis Bank Full time

COO Strategy Implementation Manager

Location: London, Bradford, Chatham or Petersfield

Feeling intrigued to take on a role where you will play a crucial part in implementing strategies as a COO Strategy Implementation Manager at a progressive specialist bank, Vanquis Banking Group?

About the Company: Vanquis Banking Group plc, an FTSE All Share company established in 1880, focuses on lending responsibly to serve 1.75 million UK customers through Vanquis, Moneybarn, and Snoop, ultimately striving to offer caring banking for customers to seize life's opportunities.

Location: London, Bradford, Chatham or Petersfield

We are open to your base being in Bradford, Chatham, or Petersfield, but do note that occasional travel might be part of the roll.

Working Pattern: Our work style includes a hybrid approach, emphasizing collaborative work among colleagues, encouraging 1 to 3 days per week presence in our offices.

Benefits:

  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service)
  • Pension scheme with matched company contributions up to 10%
  • 1 paid day to 'give back'
  • LinkedIn Learning access for all

Don't hold back from applying even if you don't meet every criteria; your unique strengths and hunger for learning are equally valued.

You and Your Team:

Reporting to the Senior COO Strategy Implementation Manager, you'll lead various strategy and TOM implementation initiatives, contributing as a Subject Matter Expert in strategy implementation and spearheading PFG Transformation change business readiness activities.

In your day-to-day role as a COO Strategy Implementation Manager, you will:

  • Offer expert-level guidance on COO strategy, TOM & business implementation
  • Deliver COO Strategy & TOM aligned with PFG Transformation teams
  • Cultivate strong relationships with stakeholders across all levels to drive business value
  • Manage business readiness aspects of PFG transformation change affecting COO function
  • Report on COO strategic initiatives and business readiness activity
  • Develop detailed business cases from opportunity ideation with commercial and risk analysis
  • Analyze and design business processes to enhance efficiency and exploit new technologies
  • Create tailored change management plans for senior stakeholder groups

Knowledge and Expertise:

  • Experience in leading business strategy implementation within Financial Services
  • Project leadership and business analysis expertise in financial services
  • Ability to translate rough concepts into detailed business plans
  • Commercial acumen focusing on customer outcomes
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Autonomous worker delivering business value within tight deadlines

What will make you stand out?

  • Prior middle management experience in strategy & change implementation in Financial Services
  • Understanding of Financial legislation and regulatory themes
  • Balancing strategic thinking with day-to-day COO activities
  • Effective organization and prioritization while working at pace
  • Ability to interpret data for informed decision-making
  • Alignment with organization goals and values

The interview process:

  • 30-minute telephone call with Talent Acquisition
  • 60-minute competency-based interview with the hiring team
  • Final interview with Ronald Turnbull, Head of COO Strategy & Delivery, up to 60 minutes

The overall process usually spans 4 weeks but we accommodate your availability. You'll have continuous support from our recruitment team.

This position involving a regulated environment requires satisfactory background checks prior to any offer.

Your working life: We promote part-time work to support your work-life balance, matching existing flexible arrangements where possible.

Why work for us?

We take care of our team, offering competitive salaries, benefits, and a Group-wide recognition scheme. Join our pension scheme and save with our 'Save as you Earn' and 'Buy as you Earn' schemes after six months.

We provide training opportunities from day one to help you reach your full potential and discuss your career goals.

Equal Opportunity Statement

At Vanquis Banking Group, we celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to contribute their unique strengths towards our common goal: supporting customers effectively. Embrace your identity and experiences to enrich our teams and serve our customers better.


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