Senior Manager Operations (Underwriting) HCLTech

  • company name HCLTech
  • working location Office Location
  • job type Full Time

Experience: 6 - 6 years required

Pay:

Salary Information not included

Type: Full Time

Location: Karnataka

Skills: Leadership, Team Management, Workflow Management, Reporting tools, Communication, Client Management, Stakeholder engagement, Process Improvement, Automation, Change Management, Analytical skills, Quality Tools, Underwriting processes, decisionmaking, Operational metrics

About HCLTech

Job Description

If you are seeking a rewarding opportunity, consider joining us at the Walk-in Drive hosted by HCL in Bengaluru (Karle) for the position of Senior Manager Operations (Underwriting). The primary responsibility of this role is to lead a proficient team in managing day-to-day underwriting operations. This includes ensuring adherence to SLAs, enhancing productivity, and fostering continuous improvement initiatives across teams. Key Responsibilities: - Lead and oversee underwriting operations for multiple teams to achieve high-quality outcomes within specified SLAs and TATs. - Develop and execute strategic plans to optimize team performance, capacity planning, and resource utilization. - Monitor underwriting decisions to ensure compliance with client guidelines and regulatory standards. - Collaborate with quality, training, and compliance teams to enhance accuracy and reduce error rates. - Identify process gaps and implement improvement strategies utilizing Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. - Facilitate effective communication and coordination among cross-functional teams and external stakeholders. - Analyze underwriting data and trends to derive business insights and propose operational strategies. - Conduct performance reviews, governance reporting, and client presentations. - Address team escalations, mentor managers and team leads, and foster a culture of accountability. - Ensure operational compliance with internal policies, industry regulations, and client-specific requirements. Key Skills & Competencies: - Thorough understanding of underwriting processes (mortgage/loan/insurance). - Proficient in leadership and team management within a high-volume operations environment. - Ability to make decisions in complex underwriting scenarios. - Familiarity with workflow management, reporting tools, and operational metrics. - Strong communication, client management, and stakeholder engagement skills. - Experience in process enhancement, automation, and change management. - Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of quality tools (RCA, Pareto, etc.). Qualifications & Experience: - Graduate/Postgraduate in Finance, Commerce, Business Administration, or related field. - Total experience of 12 years with a minimum of 6 years in underwriting operations leadership. - Prior experience in US/UK/AU mortgage or financial underwriting processes is preferred. - Certification in Six Sigma, PMP, or similar methodologies would be beneficial for this role.,