Job Title: VP Tax Operations VP Corporate Actions Manager Mutual Funds Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid - 4 days onsite) Full-time Competitive salary: (dependent on experience) We are partnering with a leading global financial services institution to hire experienced operations professionals across several high-impact roles within Enterprise Custody Services Operations and Wealth Services platforms. These opportunities sit within critical operational functions supporting global custody, asset servicing, investment operations, and wealth services environments. The roles offer the chance to lead teams, strengthen operational controls, enhance client service delivery, and drive process improvement and digital transformation initiatives across complex financial operations. Vice President - Tax Operations Lead tax operations across global withholding tax, tax treaties, Relief at Source, Tax Reclaims, FATCA/CRS (AEOI) reporting, 1446f, and tax form validation activities. This role combines operational leadership with hands-on oversight across reconciliations, client servicing, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management. Vice President - Corporate Actions Manager Lead corporate actions operations across global markets, ensuring accurate event processing, regulatory compliance, client reporting, and operational excellence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen controls, manage KRIs, and support digital transformation and AI-enabled process enhancements. Manager - Mutual Funds Manage operational teams supporting fund-related activities including Fund Manager Account Openings, AML Due Diligence, Share Class Conversions, Fund Trading (STP/manual), and Fund Settlements. Lead client service delivery, operational controls, MI/KPI reporting, testing coordination, and process optimisation initiatives. About the Organisation Our client is a globally recognised financial institution operating at the centre of the financial services ecosystem, delivering world-class custody, settlement, asset servicing, and investment operations solutions across international markets. The organisation combines advanced operational platforms, AI-enabled technologies, and digital transformation initiatives to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and client outcomes across global teams. Key Requirements • Experience within Financial Services Operations, Asset Servicing, Custody, Wealth Management, or Investment Operations • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills • Experience managing operational teams, controls, KRIs/KPIs, and client service delivery • Knowledge of Tax Operations, Corporate Actions, Mutual Funds, AML, Fund Settlements, or Custody Operations • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with experience using Excel and operational MI reporting • Experience driving process improvement, operational efficiency, and transformation initiatives • Interest in AI, automation, robotics, and digital operational tooling • Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-volume operational environments Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation undergoing significant operational transformation and technology innovation. You'll have the chance to shape operational excellence, strengthen governance and controls, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to large-scale strategic initiatives within a world-class financial services environment.
May 15, 2026
Full time
Job Title: VP Tax Operations VP Corporate Actions Manager Mutual Funds Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid - 4 days onsite) Full-time Competitive salary: (dependent on experience) We are partnering with a leading global financial services institution to hire experienced operations professionals across several high-impact roles within Enterprise Custody Services Operations and Wealth Services platforms. These opportunities sit within critical operational functions supporting global custody, asset servicing, investment operations, and wealth services environments. The roles offer the chance to lead teams, strengthen operational controls, enhance client service delivery, and drive process improvement and digital transformation initiatives across complex financial operations. Vice President - Tax Operations Lead tax operations across global withholding tax, tax treaties, Relief at Source, Tax Reclaims, FATCA/CRS (AEOI) reporting, 1446f, and tax form validation activities. This role combines operational leadership with hands-on oversight across reconciliations, client servicing, regulatory compliance, and operational risk management. Vice President - Corporate Actions Manager Lead corporate actions operations across global markets, ensuring accurate event processing, regulatory compliance, client reporting, and operational excellence. Drive continuous improvement initiatives, strengthen controls, manage KRIs, and support digital transformation and AI-enabled process enhancements. Manager - Mutual Funds Manage operational teams supporting fund-related activities including Fund Manager Account Openings, AML Due Diligence, Share Class Conversions, Fund Trading (STP/manual), and Fund Settlements. Lead client service delivery, operational controls, MI/KPI reporting, testing coordination, and process optimisation initiatives. About the Organisation Our client is a globally recognised financial institution operating at the centre of the financial services ecosystem, delivering world-class custody, settlement, asset servicing, and investment operations solutions across international markets. The organisation combines advanced operational platforms, AI-enabled technologies, and digital transformation initiatives to drive operational excellence, efficiency, and client outcomes across global teams. Key Requirements • Experience within Financial Services Operations, Asset Servicing, Custody, Wealth Management, or Investment Operations • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills • Experience managing operational teams, controls, KRIs/KPIs, and client service delivery • Knowledge of Tax Operations, Corporate Actions, Mutual Funds, AML, Fund Settlements, or Custody Operations • Strong analytical and reconciliation skills with experience using Excel and operational MI reporting • Experience driving process improvement, operational efficiency, and transformation initiatives • Interest in AI, automation, robotics, and digital operational tooling • Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-volume operational environments Why Join? This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised organisation undergoing significant operational transformation and technology innovation. You'll have the chance to shape operational excellence, strengthen governance and controls, lead high-performing teams, and contribute to large-scale strategic initiatives within a world-class financial services environment.
Contract Role - UK & Ireland Employee Relations Associate Director - England/Remote - 12 months - Inside IR35 We are seeking an UK & Ireland Employee Relations Associate Director - a senior, strategic leader and subject matter expert responsible for shaping and delivering employee relations strategy across the UK and Ireland. Operating as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this role owns end-to-end ER processes, anticipates emerging workforce risks, and develops innovative, compliant solutions aligned to business objectives. The role delivers impact at functional, market, and business-unit level and is sought out for expertise on complex, high-risk, or precedent-setting ER matters. Role Overview: Job Title: UK & Ireland Employee Relations Associate Director Location: England/Remote Contract Type: 12 months Sector: Healthcare . Extensive Employee Relations experience within the UK and Ireland, including strong expertise in local employment law and practice. Proven track record of managing complex, high-risk ER cases and leading ER strategy in large or matrixed organisations. Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders. Strong experience leading complex projects and driving organisational change. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Impact Serve as a company thought leader and functional SME for Employee Relations across the UK and Ireland. Partner with senior leaders to influence and shape business, workforce, and people strategies. Participate in the development of market-level and site-level business strategy, translating ER insights into actionable plans. Develop and manage ER business plans aligned to organisational and operational objectives. Lead large, complex, and high-impact initiatives with segment-wide or market-wide influence. Employee Relations & Risk Management Own end-to-end ER processes, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance with UK and Irish employment legislation. Act as the primary escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk ER issues. Anticipate employee and organisational needs and proactively develop solutions to mitigate risk and improve outcomes. Authorise deviations from ER standards and frameworks where business needs require expert judgement. Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organisational challenges beyond immediate teams or functions. Innovation & Thought Leadership Develop pioneering and innovative approaches to emerging employee relations trends and challenges. Predict emerging employee and stakeholder needs and design forward-looking solutions. Perform complex conceptual and analytical assessments to inform ER strategy, policy, and practice. Translate highly complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance for leaders at all levels. Influence & Stakeholder Management Influence senior leadership to adopt new ideas, practices, and approaches in employee relations. Serve as a trusted advisor on organisational change, conflict resolution, and compliance issues. Provide expert input on decisions impacting entire functions, sites, or internal customer groups. Leadership, Governance & Capability Building Provide leadership to and accountability for managers and/or senior professional staff, where applicable. Review the work of others, providing strategic challenge and recommendations for improvement. Mentor and develop ER professionals, building capability and bench strength. Forecast and plan resource requirements to meet current and future ER demand. Lead cross-functional, functional, or segment-wide teams or projects as required. Scope & Impact Impact is typically at operational, local market, or business-unit level, with potential for segment-wide influence. Decisions and recommendations may significantly affect entire functions, sites, or internal customer groups and are delivered with a high degree of autonomy. Please feel free to contact myself - Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Consulting/Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role. Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Contract Role - UK & Ireland Employee Relations Associate Director - England/Remote - 12 months - Inside IR35 We are seeking an UK & Ireland Employee Relations Associate Director - a senior, strategic leader and subject matter expert responsible for shaping and delivering employee relations strategy across the UK and Ireland. Operating as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this role owns end-to-end ER processes, anticipates emerging workforce risks, and develops innovative, compliant solutions aligned to business objectives. The role delivers impact at functional, market, and business-unit level and is sought out for expertise on complex, high-risk, or precedent-setting ER matters. Role Overview: Job Title: UK & Ireland Employee Relations Associate Director Location: England/Remote Contract Type: 12 months Sector: Healthcare . Extensive Employee Relations experience within the UK and Ireland, including strong expertise in local employment law and practice. Proven track record of managing complex, high-risk ER cases and leading ER strategy in large or matrixed organisations. Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders. Strong experience leading complex projects and driving organisational change. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Impact Serve as a company thought leader and functional SME for Employee Relations across the UK and Ireland. Partner with senior leaders to influence and shape business, workforce, and people strategies. Participate in the development of market-level and site-level business strategy, translating ER insights into actionable plans. Develop and manage ER business plans aligned to organisational and operational objectives. Lead large, complex, and high-impact initiatives with segment-wide or market-wide influence. Employee Relations & Risk Management Own end-to-end ER processes, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance with UK and Irish employment legislation. Act as the primary escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk ER issues. Anticipate employee and organisational needs and proactively develop solutions to mitigate risk and improve outcomes. Authorise deviations from ER standards and frameworks where business needs require expert judgement. Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organisational challenges beyond immediate teams or functions. Innovation & Thought Leadership Develop pioneering and innovative approaches to emerging employee relations trends and challenges. Predict emerging employee and stakeholder needs and design forward-looking solutions. Perform complex conceptual and analytical assessments to inform ER strategy, policy, and practice. Translate highly complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance for leaders at all levels. Influence & Stakeholder Management Influence senior leadership to adopt new ideas, practices, and approaches in employee relations. Serve as a trusted advisor on organisational change, conflict resolution, and compliance issues. Provide expert input on decisions impacting entire functions, sites, or internal customer groups. Leadership, Governance & Capability Building Provide leadership to and accountability for managers and/or senior professional staff, where applicable. Review the work of others, providing strategic challenge and recommendations for improvement. Mentor and develop ER professionals, building capability and bench strength. Forecast and plan resource requirements to meet current and future ER demand. Lead cross-functional, functional, or segment-wide teams or projects as required. Scope & Impact Impact is typically at operational, local market, or business-unit level, with potential for segment-wide influence. Decisions and recommendations may significantly affect entire functions, sites, or internal customer groups and are delivered with a high degree of autonomy. Please feel free to contact myself - Daisy Nguyen at Gibbs Consulting/Atrium UK for a confidential chat to know more details about the role. Please also note: Due to the volume of applications received for positions, it will not be possible to respond to all applications and only applicants who are considered suitable for interview will be contacted.
Employee Relations Associate Director Contract Duration: 12 months Location: UK Remote Pay: £480.35/day (PAYE) or £660.19/day via umbrella Role Summary The Associate Director, Employee Relations (ER) is a senior, strategic leader and subject matter expert responsible for shaping and delivering employee relations strategy across the UK and Ireland. Operating as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this role owns end-to-end ER processes, anticipates emerging workforce risks, and develops innovative, compliant solutions aligned to business objectives. The role delivers impact at functional, market, and business-unit level and is sought out for expertise on complex, high-risk, or precedent-setting ER matters. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Impact Serve as a company thought leader and functional SME for Employee Relations across the UK and Ireland. Partner with senior leaders to influence and shape business, workforce, and people strategies. Participate in the development of market-level and site-level business strategy, translating ER insights into actionable plans. Develop and manage ER business plans aligned to organisational and operational objectives. Lead large, complex, and high-impact initiatives with segment-wide or market-wide influence. Employee Relations & Risk Management Own end-to-end ER processes, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance with UK and Irish employment legislation. Act as the primary escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk ER issues. Anticipate employee and organisational needs and proactively develop solutions to mitigate risk and improve outcomes. Authorise deviations from ER standards and frameworks where business needs require expert judgement. Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organisational challenges beyond immediate teams or functions. Innovation & Thought Leadership Develop pioneering and innovative approaches to emerging employee relations trends and challenges. Predict emerging employee and stakeholder needs and design forward-looking solutions. Perform complex conceptual and analytical assessments to inform ER strategy, policy, and practice. Translate highly complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance for leaders at all levels. Influence & Stakeholder Management Influence senior leadership to adopt new ideas, practices, and approaches in employee relations. Serve as a trusted advisor on organisational change, conflict resolution, and compliance issues. Provide expert input on decisions impacting entire functions, sites, or internal customer groups. Leadership, Governance & Capability Building Provide leadership to and accountability for managers and/or senior professional staff, where applicable. Review the work of others, providing strategic challenge and recommendations for improvement. Mentor and develop ER professionals, building capability and bench strength. Forecast and plan resource requirements to meet current and future ER demand. Lead cross-functional, functional, or segment-wide teams or projects as required. Scope & Impact Impact is typically at operational, local market, or business-unit level, with potential for segment-wide influence. Decisions and recommendations may significantly affect entire functions, sites, or internal customer groups and are delivered with a high degree of autonomy. Experience & Expertise Extensive Employee Relations experience within the UK and Ireland, including strong expertise in local employment law and practice. Proven track record of managing complex, high-risk ER cases and leading ER strategy in large or matrixed organisations. Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders. Strong experience leading complex projects and driving organisational change.
May 14, 2026
Contractor
Employee Relations Associate Director Contract Duration: 12 months Location: UK Remote Pay: £480.35/day (PAYE) or £660.19/day via umbrella Role Summary The Associate Director, Employee Relations (ER) is a senior, strategic leader and subject matter expert responsible for shaping and delivering employee relations strategy across the UK and Ireland. Operating as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, this role owns end-to-end ER processes, anticipates emerging workforce risks, and develops innovative, compliant solutions aligned to business objectives. The role delivers impact at functional, market, and business-unit level and is sought out for expertise on complex, high-risk, or precedent-setting ER matters. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Impact Serve as a company thought leader and functional SME for Employee Relations across the UK and Ireland. Partner with senior leaders to influence and shape business, workforce, and people strategies. Participate in the development of market-level and site-level business strategy, translating ER insights into actionable plans. Develop and manage ER business plans aligned to organisational and operational objectives. Lead large, complex, and high-impact initiatives with segment-wide or market-wide influence. Employee Relations & Risk Management Own end-to-end ER processes, ensuring consistency, scalability, and compliance with UK and Irish employment legislation. Act as the primary escalation point for complex, sensitive, or high-risk ER issues. Anticipate employee and organisational needs and proactively develop solutions to mitigate risk and improve outcomes. Authorise deviations from ER standards and frameworks where business needs require expert judgement. Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organisational challenges beyond immediate teams or functions. Innovation & Thought Leadership Develop pioneering and innovative approaches to emerging employee relations trends and challenges. Predict emerging employee and stakeholder needs and design forward-looking solutions. Perform complex conceptual and analytical assessments to inform ER strategy, policy, and practice. Translate highly complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance for leaders at all levels. Influence & Stakeholder Management Influence senior leadership to adopt new ideas, practices, and approaches in employee relations. Serve as a trusted advisor on organisational change, conflict resolution, and compliance issues. Provide expert input on decisions impacting entire functions, sites, or internal customer groups. Leadership, Governance & Capability Building Provide leadership to and accountability for managers and/or senior professional staff, where applicable. Review the work of others, providing strategic challenge and recommendations for improvement. Mentor and develop ER professionals, building capability and bench strength. Forecast and plan resource requirements to meet current and future ER demand. Lead cross-functional, functional, or segment-wide teams or projects as required. Scope & Impact Impact is typically at operational, local market, or business-unit level, with potential for segment-wide influence. Decisions and recommendations may significantly affect entire functions, sites, or internal customer groups and are delivered with a high degree of autonomy. Experience & Expertise Extensive Employee Relations experience within the UK and Ireland, including strong expertise in local employment law and practice. Proven track record of managing complex, high-risk ER cases and leading ER strategy in large or matrixed organisations. Demonstrated ability to operate as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders. Strong experience leading complex projects and driving organisational change.
