IBA Operations Manager
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£75,100
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role may qualify for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 1131 is an eligible occupation, but we are only 34% sure that is the right code. Lockton is a licensed sponsor, so if the code fits, the role should qualify. Check the occupation eligibility rules against what the job actually involves.
Worth checking: this could also be SOC 1259 (Managers and proprietors in other services not elsewhere classified), which is not on the eligible-occupation list. Ask Lockton what the duties actually are.
About the role
Working within our IBA function in Brighton, we are looking for an experienced IBA Operations Manager to provide operational leadership across key IBA activities, ensuring robust controls, clear accountability, and high service standards.
You will work closely with the IBA Head of Service and wider business, and will play a key role in developing a high-performing, well-controlled and scalable IBA operation, driving improvements through people, process, technology, and effective performance management.
Key responsibilities of the role
- Responsibility and oversight of the Client Money Reconciliation team
- Maintain robust controls across client money, reconciliations, cash allocation, funding, and insurer settlements.
- Ensure compliance with relevant FCA CASS requirements, internal policies, and control frameworks.
- Identify root causes of operational issues and implement sustainable solutions.
- Improve and standardise processes, reducing manual activity and increasing efficiency.
- Work with Technology and business stakeholders to support automation, system enhancements, and operational change.
- Coordinate audit activities and ensure timely completion of follow-up actions
- Promote a culture of ownership, continuous improvement, and high performance.
You should have the following experience:
- Broad IBA experience and understanding of the operational, regulatory and control environment.
- Established track record in operational leadership and people management.
- Good working knowledge of key IBA processes, including reconciliations, cash allocation, funding and insurer settlements.
- Effective oversight of KPIs, SLAs and operational performance.
- Demonstrable success in driving process improvement, operational change and continuous improvement.
- Ability to deliver scalable, efficient and commercially effective solutions.
- Relevant accounting or insurance qualifications
This description is the source posting as it read when we added it. We are not affiliated with Lockton, so check their own site for the current details.
Where this offer sits in the market
Financial managers and directors (SOC 1131) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~395k in sample- Middle half £50,856–115,596
- Median £75,972
- Going rate £75,100
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £52,600–67,600
Similar sponsored roles
See all UK visa jobsNo close matches live right now.
Browse more sponsored jobs at LocktonAbout sponsorship for this role
Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Lockton holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 1131 going rate of £75,100. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.