Assistant Manager Business Leader Leadership and Management at EXL South Africa

Job Description

• In this role, you'll be tasked with ensuring the achievement of assigned targets in alignment with Service Level Agreements (SLAs). Your responsibilities include upholding transaction quality within predefined parameters and controlling claim costs to minimize leakage. Adherence to company policies and procedures is paramount to ensure operational efficiency. You'll be responsible for managing both inbound and outbound calls, as well as other correspondence related to the product. Emphasizing customer satisfaction, building rapport, and facilitating effective communication are key aspects of this position, aiming for timely resolution of customer concerns. Additionally, you'll be expected to fulfill any other essential functions as directed by the supervisor. Join us in delivering excellence and maintaining high standards in claims management.

Responsibilities

• Meeting the SLA Targets
• Team management and Transaction/Call Monitoring
• Productivity Improvement and Employee engagement
• Client interaction, if required at supervisory level
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures, external regulations and information security standards
• Management reporting and oversight
• Driving Quality initiatives in the process to attain measurable positive results
• Maintain process metrics and reporting on a daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly basis
• Ensuring accuracy of performance reports and compliance to internal control requirements
• Assesses developmental needs and collaborates with others to identify and implement action plans that support the development of high performing teams 
• Establish an environment and work style that promotes the concept of teamwork and professional development
• Create a positive work environment by acknowledging team contributions, soliciting input, and offering personal assistance, when needed
• Accountable for maintaining compliance with Human Resource policies and procedures and implements them at the employee level

Below outlines the interactions within the company 

• Operations Managers, AVP/SAVP for the reporting, settling unresolved issues and escalation
• Manager, for reporting performance, escalation handling, clarifying concerns, seeking support and monthly evaluation of performance
• Associates, for the purpose of up-skilling them on process-related updates, coaching, mentoring & providing assistance and support when required
• Subject Matter Experts/ Trainers for the purpose coordinating additional coaching that may be required required for certain CSAs , Quality Analyst for the purpose of feedback and audit

Qualifications

• English language proficiency
• Previous international Voice experience
• Good Computer navigation skills
• Should be familiar with MS Office 
• Possesses necessary knowledge of business concepts to effectively perform the job
• Makes decisions in a timely manner; shows good judgment about when to make decisions independently and when to collect more information or involve others. 
• Commits to achieving specific objectives and takes ownership for accomplishing them.
• Responsible for handling high volumes of transactions.
• Effectively balances quality, timeliness and productivity standards
• Self-discipline
• Result orientation 
• Adaptability 
• Listening and comprehension skills 
• Questioning and Reasoning Skills
• Customer Service focus and telephone etiquette
• Ability to multi task, prioritize and manage daily work activities