Sr Account Manager - Creative Services

Company: Williams Lea
Location: New York
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Williams Lea is the global provider of skilled business-critical support services to financial, legal and professional services firms. We connect people, processes and technology to manage documents and streamline key operational functions.From our humble beginnings as a financial printer in London, to our position today as a global outsourcing leader, our business is built a strong heritage, great relationships and a talented team. Our 6,000 worldwide employees work onsite at clients and onshore/offshore at Williams Lea operations providing unrivaled support and helping clients transform their support operations. With revenues of over $400 million, Williams Lea is backed by Advent International, one of the largest global private equity investors.Williams Lea is hiring for a Senior Account Manager supporting national Presentation Services for one of our Investment Banking clients!This position will require proof of Covid-19 vaccinationJob duties

• Promote a culture of high performance and continuous improvement that values learning and a commitment to quality
• Have a strong knowledge clients-- - - businesses and the impact of our services
• Maintain continuous lines of communication, keeping client services informed of all critical issues and facilitating open cooperation between operations and client services
• Manage staff performance including establishing development goals, setting business objectives, establishing priorities, and providing ongoing performance feedback
• Establish the quality of service delivery
• Implement standardized processes for all aspects of operations
• Track operational controls and ensure management information reporting requirements are fulfilled
• Accomplish action items from account plans
• Follow delegations of authority for operations team
• Partner with functional teams, adhering to appropriate corporate policies, internal controls, and reporting
• Investigate and resolve issues escalated by the portfolio client(s) and communicate significant issues
• Manage overall performance metrics of accounts/departments against contract/target metrics
• Provide team with clear communications regarding target metrics/expectations and support their achievements
• Escalate operational, compliance and financial risk areas
• Manage the selection, induction, development, retention, motivation and performance of direct reports
• Establish a structured succession plan for key roles
• Support new business implementation
• Cascade key business and organizational messages down to the associate level, per the appropriate channels
• Share knowledge, best practices and solution designs within the relevant management teams to ensure continuous business improvement
• Ensure that operational processes stay within agreed upon budgets and timelines
• Provide training and development opportunities and serve in mentoring role for his/her direct reports
• Compilation and issue of monthly client billing
• Manage staff allocation through optimized scheduling and cross-training and through fostering a strong sense of teamworkJob qualifications
  • A Bachelor-- - -s degree or equivalent experience is required
  • Over 5 years-- - - experience and a proven track record of being a recognized leader and manager of people in a customer service intensive environment
  • Excellent client service skills with a service-minded approach towards the client
  • Proven experience in the delivery and management of presentations and creative solutions for clients
  • Minimum of two years of successful financial management; understanding of how day-to-day and strategic decisions impact P&LYour safety and well-beingAs we all continue to deal with the effects of COVID-19, your health and well-being remain our top priority. In preparation for returning to our workplaces, the following guidance has been developed with reference to government, designated authority, as well as feedback received from employees. This guidance is further supported by our Wellness site content and external resources to help you manage through these unprecedented times.Face masksTo supplement social distancing and where stipulated, everyone is required to wear a face mask at all times upon entering, and when working within the building.Social distancingWorkstations and office areas are continually evaluated to ensure the 2m/6ft social distancing rule can be applied and adhered to by all employees.It is the policy of Williams Lea to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity of expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.Williams Lea is a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.PandoLogic. , Location: New York, NY - 10060

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