Team Lead
About this role
Job Summary
Business Unit: Insurance BPO – Life & Pension Services
Shift: UK / European Business Hours
Employment Type: Full‑time
Role Overview
We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to manage Life & Pension Operations for our global Insurance BPO business. The role is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day delivery, leading and developing a team, ensuring compliance with service levels, fostering a culture of quality, and driving continuous process improvements. This position involves extensive interaction with UK/European stakeholders and requires a strong blend of people leadership, operational discipline, and domain understanding.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of executives handling Life & Pension transactions.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, provide feedback, and create development plans.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team environment.
Service Delivery & SLA Management
- Ensure all processes are delivered within agreed SLAs, KPIs, and compliance standards.
- Monitor daily work allocation, track productivity, and ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Manage escalations proactively and liaise with UK/Europe stakeholders.
Quality & Compliance
- Drive a culture of zero defects, ensuring adherence to quality guidelines and audit requirements.
- Conduct quality checks, root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective or preventive actions.
- Ensure process controls are followed in line with regulatory and client standards.
Process Management & Continuous Improvement
- Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities through data analysis and team feedback.
- Implement Lean/Six Sigma‑based improvements (if applicable) to enhance efficiency and reduce risk.
- Support transformation initiatives and transitions as required.
Stakeholder Management
- Interact regularly with onshore (UK/Europe) teams for updates, clarifications, and governance discussions.
- Prepare and present operational dashboards and performance reports.
People, Culture & Engagement
- Drive an empathetic and high‑trust culture of teamwork, integrity, and accountability.
- Promote adherence to organizational values and contribute to employee engagement initiatives.
- Encourage continuous learning and skill enhancement within the team.
Skill Requirements
- Graduate in any discipline; Insurance certification preferred.
- 3–6 years of experience in Insurance BPO operations, with at least 1–2 years in a team lead capacity.
- Strong communication skills — written and verbal — suitable for UK/European business communication.
- Good understanding of Life & Pension servicing, workflow management, customer handling, and policy updates.
- Strong knowledge of SLAs, KPIs, quality metrics, and productivity management.
- Ability to lead teams in a dynamic, high‑volume operational environment.
- Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Other Requirements
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