Manager, Business Readiness

2 weeks ago

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia eFinancialCareers Ltd. Full time

Job Description

Role purpose

As the Manager, Business Readiness you will lead a team of Business Readiness Leads who are responsible for overseeing the practical implementation of projects and initiatives within Services together with a team of Knowledge Management specialist who will ensure information is up to date and accurate. In addition, the role will include accountability for a small Transitions team who will co-ordinate the transitions of funds into & out of MUFG Pension and Market Services.

The role bridges the gap between strategic planning and actual implementation, ensuring that projects & initiatives are completed on time, within budget, and meet predefined objectives. The role will combine a strong understanding of superannuation, our Service operational capability and regulatory trends to make recommendations to the Head of Service & Operating Resilience and the broader COO Leadership Team regarding project implementation related risks.

As the Manager, Business Readiness you will ensure that yourself and your team develop processes to introduce new programs or systems into the Services team, ensuring that people and business impacts are well understood and that both the business and our people are prepared for the change to unsure that initiatives are successfully embedded.

Key Accountabilities and main responsibilities

  • Work closely with stakeholders to develop an in-depth understanding of their team, services provided and broader business objectives
  • Identify organizational needs for opportunities that will help with efficiency and/or performance.
  • Act as the voice of the customer during policy, process, and solutioning
  • Provide recommendations to optimise the portfolio of services considering both strategic objectives and operational/capability synergies
  • Assess future trends and recommend new services that meet evolving needs.
  • Maintain constant contact with relevant project managers & change managers to ensure business is ready to receive changes.
  • Manage project expectations through regular meetings, project status reports and maintaining great relationships
  • Communicate formally and informally to stakeholders at all levels, including senior management.
  • Ensure timeliness, accuracy, compliance, and quality as it relates implementation of new processes and systems.
  • Establish and maintain appropriate reporting and monitoring systems to ensure effectiveness of change.
  • Promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing through defining, supporting and encouraging the use of knowledge to employees of all skill levels and roles
  • Maintain an up to date knowledge management system to support Service team needs
  • Monitor progress by leveraging analytics to assess the impact, engagement, functionality and effectiveness of knowledge management strategy
  • Provide support to champion a knowledge management culture
  • Co-ordination of Fund transitions into and out of MUFG Pension and Market Services to ensure they are achieved on time and in budget
  • Develop repeatable processes and procedures to ensure transitions are managed effectively and efficiently with minimal impact to BAU operations
  • Leading, motivating and developing your team
  • Ensure all people management responsibilities are completed effectively and on time
  • Provide leadership and direction to all leads and team members to ensure the development of a high-performing team, including coaching and development, effective performance reviews and quality selection decisions
  • Promote a culture of high performance that values learning and a commitment to quality and customer centricity in line with Link's core values
  • Create a safe and secure environment for team members, encouraging innovation and creativity
  • Ensure the development of a risk management culture, and effectively limit risk exposure to Link Group with strategies to mitigate risk
  • Ensure total compliance with statutory regulations including the mitigation of operational risk through the effective use of the incident management framework
  • Foster a proactive risk and compliance culture within the team and ensure all risk and compliance reporting and assurance obligations are met
Experience & Personal Attributes
  • Degree in business or related field. Post-graduate qualifications well-regarded.
  • 5+ years of experience in change management or business readiness
  • People leadership experience
  • Excellent understanding of service operations and procedures.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.
  • Outstanding research and analytical abilities.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify and evaluate multiple options and recommend the best solutions.
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and resilience, with the ability to cope with ambiguity and change, and to learn and apply new skills and knowledge quickly.
  • A positive, proactive, and customer-centric attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Be target and deadline driven, with a growth-mindset built around clear communication
Some of our Employment Benefits
  • FlexiWorks - enabling our employees to work in the office and at home
  • Purchased Leave, Parental Leave, Volunteer Leave, Gender transition leave, Well-being leave
  • Employee Recognition Program - to recognise people who are demonstrating our values and Company purpose.
  • Talent Referral Program
  • Salary Sacrificing via Superannuation
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Learning & Development - Development at your fingertips via self-paced learning, including educational assistance support
  • Employee discounts - Access discounted rates and offers from a variety of providers including Bupa and Microsoft
  • Novated Car Leasing
Culture @ MUFG Pension and Market Services

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive, and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of our company and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

How to apply

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now with your resume and detailed cover letter highlighting your skills, experience, and why you would be a good fit for the role.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension and Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment.

About Us

MUFG Pension & Market Services is a global, digitally enabled business connecting millions of people with their assets - safely, securely and responsibly.

Through our two businesses MUFG Retirement Solutions and MUFG Corporate Markets, we partner with a diversified portfolio of global clients to provide robust, efficient and scalable services, purpose-built solutions and modern technology platforms that deliver world class outcomes and experiences.

A member of MUFG, a global financial group, we help manage regulatory complexity, improve data management and connect people with their assets, through exceptional user experience that leverages the expertise of our people combined with scalable technology, digital connectivity and data insights.

About the Team

Our MUFG Retirement Solutions division combines its proprietary technology, process and people to deliver a comprehensive financial data solution to its superannuation clients. We support clients across all superannuation fund sectors including government, industry, retail and corporate.

By accompanying our core member and employer administration with a full range of value-added services, we offer the most comprehensive superannuation administration solution on the market. The scale, adaptability and ease of use of our proprietary systems, in conjunction with our integrated analytics offering, allow us to innovate and grow with the needs of our clients.

MUFG Pension & Market Services is building a dynamic, client focused, caring and inclusive culture that is built on the foundations of an entrepreneurial spirit, effective risk management, empathy and trust, and underpinned by its core values.

We are an inclusive employer whose people work collaboratively. We encourage, support and value the various talents and perspectives of our people and promote a flexible and blended work environment where our people can thrive and their wellbeing is supported. We know that diversity drives better client outcomes, continuous improvement, and growth. Be part of the MUFG Pension & Market Services journey and together we will achieve our full potential.

We treat all individuals fairly and equitably and do not discriminate on the basis of diverse characteristics including, but not limited to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, cultural background, physical abilities/disabilities, religious or political belief, marital or family status or carers responsibilities.

Candidates must have the relevant work rights to be considered for an opportunity at MUFG Pension & Market Services. Successful applicants will be required to complete background screening prior to commencement of employment. Boost your career Find thousands of job opportunities by signing up to eFinancialCareers today. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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