Senior Operations Manager

Senior Operations ManagerSydney | $220k inc. super + bonus | 5 days in officeA highly established and regulated financial services organisation is seeking an experienced Senior Operations Manager to lead a sizeable operational function and play a key role in the continued development of the business.This is an excellent opportunity for an operations professional with a background in wealth management, investment management, financial advice or a similar financial services environment who enjoys being close to the detail while also driving process improvement, team performance and operational change.The RoleLead, manage and develop a sizeable operations teamOversee day-to-day operational activities, ensuring high standards of accuracy, service and deliveryReview and improve operational processes, systems and workflowsIdentify opportunities to increase efficiency through automation and technologyMaintain strong operational controls, governance and risk managementWork closely with senior stakeholders across the business to resolve issues and deliver improvementsLead operational change and process improvement initiativesDevelop a high-performing, accountable and collaborative teamAct as a key point of escalation for complex operational mattersAbout YouYou will be an experienced operations professional with a strong understanding of wealth management or broader financial services operations and a track record of successfully leading teams.Ideally, you will bring:Experience managing a sizeable operations team within wealth management, investment management, financial advice or a related financial services environmentStrong understanding of operational processes, controls and riskExperience working within a highly regulated environmentA track record of improving processes, systems and operational efficiencyStrong people leadership and team development skillsExcellent stakeholder management and communication skillsThe ability to understand operational detail while taking ownership of broader improvementsA proactive, practical and commercially minded approachThis role would suit someone who is currently operating at Senior Manager / Operations Manager level and is ready to take ownership of a significant team and broader operational remit.This is a 5-day-per-week office-based role in Sydney.This is a rare opportunity to join an established financial services organisation in a senior operational position, with genuine scope to improve processes, develop people and make a meaningful impact across the business.By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.