Head of Partner Operations
Zopa
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London, UK
Posted on Sunday, September 10, 2023
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As we grow, we continue to scale Operations to support our growth ambitions and maintain our elevated levels of service. We are looking for a Head of Partner Operations to lead our outsourced operations and other third-party suppliers.
The role will be responsible for the strategy and performance of the suppliers who work alongside our UK operation. The successful candidate will have previous experience a leading a fast moving, outsourced operation within Financial Services and bring with them a good understanding of the global outsourcing market.
The role will be accountable for the performance of voice, chat, and back office in:
· Customer Service
· Collections inbound & outbound
· Selected UK Risk Operations suppliers
· Supporting the Debt Sale process
This is a hybrid role with the expectation to travel to the London office 2 days per week. There is also a requirement for UK and international travel several times a year, to support and maintain the relationship with the suppliers.
A day in the life:
- Overall owner of Supplier relationship, acting as an escalation point for all supplier related issues
- Develop outsourcing strategy in alignment with business goals and budget - ownership of the direction of travel for the operation including what is outsourced, when and how. Acting as a check and challenge to senior stakeholders in both first and second line
- Manage an effective performance management structure ensuring the appropriate level of communication between Zopa and our suppliers
- Ensure SLA’s and KPI’s are fit for purpose and being delivered consistently by our third-party suppliers and the service is aligned with contractual obligations
- Partner with forecasting and work force planning to ensure we remain well resourced
- Lead a successful team dedicated to key outsourced operations
- Accountability for the outsourcing roadmap ensuring that tasks/items are delivered on time
- Partner with the Operations leads at the outsourcer to capture feedback on any Opportunities within the Operation and working through solutions with key stakeholders including UK Ops leads
- Ownership of budget for the suppliers
- Support sourcing decisions and RFI/RFP activity
About you:
- Banking / FS experience
- Experience of Supplier Management including RFP processes and subsequent implementation or new sites and/or suppliers
- Experience of managing third party suppliers across a number of disciplines and contact channels
- Partner with Process, the third-party management team and the outsourced operation to drive Good Customer outcomes at every customer interaction
- A strong awareness of Contracts and Risk Management
- You will have excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally
- The ability to lead cross functional teams to solve problems
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Flexible working? Yes please!
At Zopa we value flexible ways of working. We understand the benefits of face-to-face collaboration and the importance of a good work life balance. Our teams work in a hybrid manner from our open-plan, riverside London Bridge office and the comfort of their own homes at a frequency that suits the team and the work they do.
Not only that – you'll also have the option of working from abroad for up to 120 days a year!* But no matter where you are, we’ll make sure you’ve got everything you need to thrive, both in your work and home life, from day one.
*Subject to having the right to work in the country of choice
Diversity Statement
Zopa is proud to offer a workplace free from discrimination. Diversity of experience, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to better products for our customers and a unique company culture for our people. We are made up of nearly 50 nationalities, have a DE&I forum made up of Zopians wanting to make a difference and we are proud of our culture where everyone can bring their full self to work. Our approach to DE&I is reflected in our hiring process so please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments.
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