
Team Manager Processing (Toronto)
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage the day-to-day activities of the team of up to 15 Processing representatives.
- Responsible to ensure the group handles all NIGOs in a timely manner.
- Coaching, Development & Performance Management.
- Foster an environment that promotes feedback while managing day to day operation of the team within the Transfer Agent Processing Department.
- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the team to ensure the management and completion of incoming transactions in a timely manner as per the agreed Service Levels.
- Provides functional area expertise, oversight, problem resolution, training, analysis, and reporting as required across a variety of group responsibilities.
- Responsible for reviewing and analyzing workflow which includes process improvements; recommends/implements a course of action ensuring appropriate training for associates.
- Assists in or develops supervisory procedures that are designed to strengthen regulatory and risk controls for assigned area.
- Oversees the risk and exposure of the day-to-day work.
- Participates in all internal and external audit engagements; assists with remediation of all findings that impact scope of assigned work.
- Accountable for identifying issues and risks (financial & regulatory); resolves or escalates.
- Provides input into business planning and resource planning for their functional unit.
- Initiates and plays a project lead role in corporate and divisional projects and initiatives.
- Be a role model for our employees for delivering stellar quality customer service interactions to our internal and external customers to exceed their expectations and create a positive experience.
- Deliver seamless customer service through teamwork and collaboration. Continually searches for ways to improve customer service, including the removal of barriers and providing solutions.
- Collaborates with the senior management across the Client Services and IS divisions to resolve problems or enhance processes.
- Works with key business partners/and correspondents on projects and initiatives.
- 3 – 4 years progressive experience in operations or customer service within mutual funds or financial services industry, preferably in mutual funds.
- 1 - 2 years’ experience in coaching, managing people, training and/or developing employees.
- Knowledge of TAP policies and procedures or at a minimum back-office experience.
- College degree (3-year program) or equivalent work experience
- Strong communication skills in English (written & verbal).
- Strong communication skills in French (written & verbal) would be considered as an asset.
- Canadian Securities Course (CSC) or Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) are assets
- Knowledge of mutual fund industry practices and standards
- Excellent knowledge of Fidelity’s programs and product offerings
- Strong organizational and product awareness
- Communicates effectively, both verbal and written
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to ensure exceptional customer service in dealings with internal and external clients
- Ability to translate business requirements into operational policies, procedures, and processes
- Proven experience in building and managing relationships with customers and team members Consults with business partners and team members in developing solutions
- Looks for opportunities to partner and build networks across businesses
- Able to prioritize requirements and manage workload across team members
- Able to achieve results while working on conflicting priorities and timelines
- Able to address client escalations
- Contributes to a pleasant, cooperative, and collaborative work environment that includes teamwork, professionalism, and genuine respect approach to support the success of the team and co-workers
- Works equally well independently and as part of a team
- Contributes to divisional and departmental initiatives by participating in and contributing to the success of assigned projects
- Identifies areas for improvements within the department and division
- Has confidence, drive and self-motivation to act proactively without waiting for direction
- Strong coaching skills
- Effective management skills including ability to motivate people
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