Quality and Operations Manager

Line of Service

Internal Firm Services

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

IFS - Internal Firm Services - Other

Management Level

Manager

Job Description & Summary

The Quality & Operations Support - Manager is part of the Quality & Operations team and operates across all lines of service. The objective of the Quality & Operations Team is to continually design, implement, provide ongoing support and management of ways in which the Firm can better, more proactively, manage delivery risk. Increasing the quality of our delivery through bringing a distinctive level of quality experience to our Clients, the Firm and our People.

• Primary duties and responsibilities
• Customer - Quality
• Support the R&Q Director on wider R&Q team operations, including:
• Budget preparation
• Budget monitoring on a monthly basis
• Liaison with sub function leads on budgets
• Support in the People related activities including managing the career coach allocations
• Support on all wider team people and operations

• Support the Enterprise Risk Management programme
• Conduct quality assurance on the ECR files (Engagement Compliance Reviews)
• Prepare Partner feedback dashboard for R&Q performance
• Responsible for supporting on continuous review of the programmes to implement improvements and ways in which to better add value to the Businesses, applying digital tools and a constant improvement mindset
• Consider ways in which efficiencies and greater data outputs can be gained through each of the quality programmes, individually as well as looking at them as a whole
• Responsible for supporting on continuous improvements and innovative ideas on all areas of Risk & Quality
• Support in the continuous review and improvement of quality through the engagement lifecycle, identifying ways in which we can deliver a distinctive quality experience, manage delivery risk and make R&Q easier to do business with
• Support in the implementation and regular review of a Governance Framework and / or quality checkpoints including a potential Quality Plan
• Lead, be responsible for, conduct, participate in various ad hoc projects assigned by the CRO.

• Internal Process
• Updating a number of Risk & Quality systems
• Be involved in various R&Q activities and new initiatives
• Identify areas of potential improvements in various R&Q policies and processes.

• Financial
• Adhere to the Quality & Operations budget.

• Learning and Growth
• Adhere to policies and procedures
• Act as a key resource and liaison to other functional areas of the business, building cross-functional relationships as needed.

• Education
• A professional or academic qualification (degree level or equivalent), or extensive relevant and practical experience.

• Language
• Fluency in English required, proficiency in Arabic is advantageous.

• Overall Experience
• 4+ years of relevant experience.

• Specific Experience
• Experience in the Professional Services industry in a top tier Big 4 firm preferred.

• Knowledge and Skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Risk averse/risk management skills
• Process oriented
• Organization skills
• Thoroughness and eye for detail
• Time management skills and proactivity
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ethical conduct
• A conscientious, ambitious team player, with good self-management skills and an ability to take initiative.

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Optional Skills

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Travel Requirements

Up to 20%

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Yes

Government Clearance Required?

No

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