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Kristian Green

Dunfermline

Summary

Customer Operations Team Manager with experience delivering workplace pension servicing on the Standard Life account through Diligenta. Holds CF1 and FA2 qualifications, with a solid understanding of DC workplace pensions, contribution structures and regulatory requirements. Experienced in managing day to day delivery, resolving complex issues and working closely with stakeholders to ensure services run smoothly and meet expectations. A confident communicator who builds strong working relationships and takes a practical, solutions-focused approach to improving service and supporting business performance.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Operations Team Manager

Diligenta Standard Life (TUPE from Pheonix Group)
Edinburgh
09.2022 - Current

Responsible for managing operational delivery for workplace pension schemes on the Standard Life account.

  • Lead a team delivering day to day pension administration on legacy systems, meeting SLAs and regulatory requirements.
  • Leading the team through ongoing transition to BaNCS, managing delivery continuity through change.
  • Identified misalignment between administrative processes and product proposition, working with the proposition team to redesign and realign delivery.
  • Work closely with Client Relationship Managers and Consultants, resolving scheme issues and supporting employer relationships.
  • Act as an escalation point for complex queries on contributions, employer issues and service delays.
  • Identify risks to service delivery early, taking action to protect client and member outcome.
  • Review performance data and workflows, strengthening controls and driving process improvement.
  • Coordinate rollout of changes across the team, keeping delivery on track throguh periods of change.
  • Maintain a strong understanding of DC workplace pensions, including contribution types and regulatory expectations.

Team Manager

Marks & Spencer
Edinburgh
04.2015 - 08.2022
  • Managed a team of 15+ colleagues, ensuring delivery against operational targets and service expectations.
  • Acted as a key escalation point, resolving issues effectively to maintain service quality and customer satisfaction.
  • Analysed performance data to identify risks and improvement opportunities, implementing changes to enhance outcomes.
  • Built strong relationships with stakeholders across the business to support delivery of operational objectives.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives, driving productivity and service enhancements.

Section Coordinator

Marks & Spencer
Edinburgh
08.2011 - 03.2015
  • Planned and coordinated store resources and activity to meet the needs of the customer.
  • Created an exceptional customer experience through role modelling the correct service behaviours.
  • Gave clear direction to colleagues on store priorities to ensure good understanding amongst the team.
  • Ensured the delivery of all key operational processes.

Education

A-Levels - Sociology

Tring School
Tring, HRT
01-2006

A-Levels - English Language & Literature

Tring School
Tring, HRT
01-2006

A-Levels - History

Tring School
Tring, HRT
01-2006

GCSEs - Maths

Tring School
Tring, HRT
01-2004

GCSEs - English Language

Tring School
Tring, HRT
01-2004

GCSEs - English Literature

Tring School
Tring, HRT
01-2004

GCSEs - Science (double award)

Tring School
Tring, HRT
01-2004

Skills

  • Stakeholder and relationship management
  • Clear communication and Influencing
  • Handling escalations and resolving issues
  • Workplace pensions knowledge
  • Identifying risks and improving processes
  • Supporting change and maintaining delivery
  • Team leadership and development

Professional Certifications

  • CF1 - UK Financial Services, Regulation and Ethics
  • FA2 - Pensions Administration

Accomplishments

  • Selected to contribute to regional improvement initiatives, helping to review and strengthen operational processes.
  • Recognised by peers as a representative within the Business Involvement Group, an employee representative body at Marks and Spencer.

Timeline

Customer Operations Team Manager

Diligenta Standard Life (TUPE from Pheonix Group)
09.2022 - Current

Team Manager

Marks & Spencer
04.2015 - 08.2022

Section Coordinator

Marks & Spencer
08.2011 - 03.2015

GCSEs - Science (double award)

Tring School

GCSEs - English Literature

Tring School

GCSEs - English Language

Tring School

GCSEs - Maths

Tring School

A-Levels - History

Tring School

A-Levels - English Language & Literature

Tring School

A-Levels - Sociology

Tring School
Kristian Green