CAREERS IN LEASING

Job Reference:: K3680
Job Title:: K3680 – Operations Manager – UK, Birmingham (Hybrid) – Asset Finance
Location:: Mids
Salary:: Excellent salary, bonus and benefits
Description

K3680 – Operations Manager – UK, Birmingham (Hybrid) – Asset Finance

Excellent salary, bonus and benefits
Location: UK, Birmingham (Hybrid)

New Leaf Search is partnering with an established and growing Asset Finance organisation in its search for an experienced Operations Manager to lead a substantial operations function and support the continued development of its business

This is a senior leadership opportunity within a predominantly vendor-driven Asset Finance business, with responsibility for improving operational performance, developing a high-performing team and ensuring the efficient delivery of transactions from initial proposal through to payout

Working closely with senior management, you will oversee day-to-day operations, identify opportunities for process improvement and play an important role in supporting business growth, operational change and the adoption of new technologies

Key Accountabilities

• Lead, manage and develop a substantial operations team, promoting accountability, collaboration and high performance

• Oversee the end-to-end sales administration and transaction process, ensuring efficient progression from proposal through to payout

• Identify operational bottlenecks and implement improvements to transaction turnaround times and service delivery

• Manage workflow allocation, resource planning and team performance to maintain effective operational coverage

• Monitor operational KPIs, service levels and reporting to support informed management decisions

• Maintain high standards of data accuracy and integrity across business systems and transaction records

• Develop and maintain effective operational relationships with external funders and third-party service providers

• Ensure operational processes and controls support regulatory compliance, risk management and business continuity

• Collaborate with Sales, Compliance and Finance teams to improve communication, processes and customer outcomes

• Support digital transformation initiatives, including automation and the introduction of new technologies

• Contribute to the development of customer service capabilities and improvements across the customer journey

• Mentor and develop team members, supporting training, succession planning and a positive working culture

Person Specification

• Significant experience managing operations within Asset Finance and Leasing, ideally within a vendor finance or brokerage environment

• Proven ability to lead, motivate and develop large operational teams

• Strong understanding of the Asset Finance transaction lifecycle, including sales administration, documentation and payouts

• Experience delivering operational improvements, managing change and developing scalable processes

• Good knowledge of regulatory requirements, operational controls and risk management

• Commercial awareness and the ability to balance service delivery, efficiency and business growth

• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work closely with senior leadership and multiple departments

• An innovative, solutions-focused approach, with an interest in technology and process automation

• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving abilities

• A proactive and collaborative leader with the ambition to contribute to the organisation's continued development

Working Arrangements

Hybrid working, with a requirement to attend the office at least three days per week

We strongly favour applicants with proven, relevant experience in Financial Services, particularly in Asset Finance and Leasing. Relevant IN-COUNTRY experience is required; applications without it will not be considered

Contact us for a confidential discussion

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💷 Referral fee available

Consultant

Katherine Amin
Recruitment Director

Contact:: Katherine Amin
Email:: leasingworld@newleafsearch.com
Phone:: +44 (0) 203 740 7222