Head of Operational Enablement

MERJE is seeking an experienced operational excellence professional to join a leading fund and asset management organisation as Head of Operational Enablement. This strategic role requires deep expertise in wealth platform operations and the ability to drive efficient implementation of business-critical initiatives across a hybrid working environment based in Manchester.

Up to £140,000

Manchester/North West - Hybrid working (in office Tuesday-Thursday, remote working Monday and Friday)

The Company

This company operates within the fund and asset management sector, delivering comprehensive wealth platform services. The organisation maintains a strong focus on operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and client outcomes whilst fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture that values innovation and continuous improvement.

The Role

The Head of Operational Enablement will lead the optimisation of strategic initiative implementation across the wealth platform. This position requires expertise in coordinating cross-functional teams, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring operational readiness whilst maintaining regulatory compliance within a hybrid working framework.

Key Responsibilities of the Head of Operational Enablement:

• Lead the identification and optimisation of implementation approaches for strategic initiatives, ensuring effective sequencing with clear understanding of operational dependencies and constraints
• Apply deep wealth platform operations expertise to ensure all changes are operationally viable, scalable, and aligned to long-term business objectives
• Act as the integration point across Operations, Technology, Product, and Vendor partners, facilitating cross-functional collaboration and improved decision-making
• Evaluate proposed initiatives and provide clear recommendations on trade-offs to senior stakeholders, improving decision quality throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Collaborate with Risk and Compliance partners to ensure changes align with regulatory expectations, control frameworks, and operational resilience requirements

Required knowledge and experience for the Head of Operational Enablement role:

• Significant experience within wealth platform operations, investment operations, or asset servicing environments
• Demonstrated experience working within vendor-led or outsourced operating models, including third-party provider governance
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent combination of training and experience (graduate degree preferred)
• Proven ability to operate across multiple domains including operations, technology, product, and vendor ecosystems with track record of influencing outcomes
• Strong understanding of regulated financial services environments, including operational risk, controls, and compliance requirements

If you possess the technical expertise and strategic mindset required for the Head of Operational Enablement position, MERJE would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your operational leadership career.

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Applicants must be located and eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship.

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