Role
Global Process Owner - Life & Pensions
Location
UK (Hybrid)
About The Role
We’re seeking an accomplished Global Process Owner for our UK Life & Pensions insurance offering. You’ll establish and govern end-to-end processes across functions and the enterprise, driving operational excellence, compliance, and transformation across our Retirement and Pension portfolio. This role demands detailed knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks for insurance products, strategic oversight, and a focus on continuous improvement and client success.
Key Responsibilities
* Delivery of end-to-end Life & Pension Administration services, ensuring operational KPIs and SLAs are consistently met.
* Collaborate with clients, internal teams, and senior leadership to define, track, and measure performance metrics against strategic targets.
* Govern enterprise-wide processes, ensuring alignment and standardisation across business functions.
* Drive-scale transformation initiatives leveraging RPA, OCR, analytics, and workflow optimisation.
* Establish and maintain risk management frameworks in line with SOX, SOC1, and regulatory requirements.
* Build and sustain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction, retention, and business growth.
* Lead and inspire cross-functional teams, fostering a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
* Implement best practices and drive strategic investment decisions to enhance efficiency and operational resiliency.
Requirements
* In-depth knowledge of UK regulatory frameworks governing insurance products, with particular expertise in Life and Pension offerings.
* Proven experience leading large-scale operations, ideally within offshore or distributed delivery environments, with the ability to drive performance and collaboration across global teams.
* Deep understanding of front-to-back pension administration platforms, controls, and processes.
* Experience implementing risk management frameworks and operational controls.
* Proven experience in business transformation, leading large-scale initiatives involving process improvement, technology-driven change, and automation (RPA, OCR, analytics, workflow optimisation) with measurable efficiency and productivity gains.
* Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, including experience engaging at CXO level.
Skills & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related discipline (preferred).
* Certification in UK Life & Pension Administration (preferred).
* Expertise in operational governance, process improvement, and quality assurance.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management, and enterprise platforms.
* Highly organized, adaptable, and collaborative — able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Seniority level
1. Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
* Services for the Elderly and Disabled
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