pemberton - Associate, Strategic Operations

• Partner with the COO to deliver the company’s strategy and lead priority strategic initiatives across the business. • Lead cross-functional programmes end-to-end, scoping, stakeholder alignment, delivery, and post-implementation review, across business, operations, and technology workstreams. • Partner with the Company Secretary and external corporate service providers to support the maintenance and expansion of the firm’s corporate structure across multiple jurisdictions and the operational and regulatory integrity of all subsidiaries and core governance policies. • Assist the COO with reporting to the Board, internal and external stakeholders to ensure the company remains compliant with applicable industry standards. • Work with the COO and Head of Risk to operate and evolve the operational risk and controls framework. • Manage relationships with external vendors such as corporate service providers, tax and accounting advisors, and law firms, and optimise procurement cycles to ensure service levels are aligned with rapid growth and cost-efficiency targets. • Partner with Finance on the annual, quarterly, and monthly plans, business reviews, and KPI reporting. • Deploy AI, agentic workflows, and process improvements to eliminate operational friction and enhance processes. • Support the deal team operationally, including maintaining the transaction pipeline in the CRM and contributing to operational risk assessments for business approval. • In performing regulated and unregulated activities for the firm the person will follow the Individual Conduct rules: • · Act with integrity • · Act with due care, skill and diligence • · Open and cooperative with the FCA, the PRA and other regulators • · Pay due regard to the interests of customers and treat them fairly • · Observe proper standards of market conduct • Pemberton is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion or belief, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. • This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, termination, compensation, benefits, training, and development. Pemberton is also committed to making reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of disabled employees and applicants. All employees, managers, and those involved in recruitment or employment decisions are required to comply with this policy. • If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete your application, please contact People and Performance at [email protected] • Depending on the position, you may be required to obtain certain regulatory licenses/certification if you are in a client facing role and/or if you are engaged in the following non exhaustive list: • Attending client meetings where you are discussing products and/or and client questions; and • Marketing funds to clients. • Note: Please speak with your Pemberton Recruiting contact with any questions.