Assistant Insolvency Manager

Job type: Full time/Permanent

Location: Remote with project travel

Role Purpose in more detail

• To lead and line manage the BABR “non-contentious” Insolvency team and ensure that the teams’ insolvency cases are progressed compliantly and commercially.
• To work with the Groups central functions and build positive internal relationships:
  to spot opportunities for improvements within insolvency team.
• To be an ambassador for BABR internally and externally.

Portfolio & Case Management

• Managing a caseload themselves with a focus on non-contentious cases where we have a large case volume.
• Being involved in ‘complex’ case work depending on where the volume is on both case categories/own development.
• Managing their team of administrators and their own portfolios of cases.
• Monitoring and directing the progress of cases of own and their team’s cases.
• Actively managing case progression of the team’s cases incorporating strategy, progression and closure (delegating to team as appropriate).
• Formulating, reviewing and adapting strategies for case progression and liaising with the office holder.
• Providing recommendations to IPs for sign off.
• Reporting into the Lead IP on cases to ensure strategy is agreed and matters are raised/escalated as appropriate.
• Monitoring job WIP and costs to budget, with reference to expected fee.
• Case review sign off and comments/action points.
• Being involved in pre-appointment strategy meetings with Directors as and when appropriate depending on the nature of the case.

Training

• Identifying training needs within their Insolvency Team.
• Liaising with Compliance Lead to ensure robust internal technical and compliance training delivery.
• Improvements and amendments to standard documents and policies, alongside the IPs and leadership team.
• Review and propose training and professional qualifications for team members.
• Involved in presentation of internal training where appropriate .

Team Management

• Responsible for their own team’s team structure and workflows.
• Effective distribution of cases amongst team.
• Identifying needs within their insolvency team e.g. recruiting requirements and organising same via HR and Marketing channels.
• Review and approval of all emails, letters, reports etc within their team up to level of IP approval.
• Conducting team meetings and management meetings, providing agendas and taking minutes.
• Attending and input into their team’s case management meetings.
• Attending case strategy meetings and working with onboarding team to put case strategies in place for cases which will move into their team where necessary.
• Where cases are of a more complex nature and the “complex” case team have capacity, recognise this and move cases there. 
• Ensure ongoing effectiveness of the team through monitoring process, workflow, engagement, knowledge and overall well-being.
• HR matters for their team incl. Holiday approvals and monitoring.
• Timesheet authorisation.
• Conducting meetings in IP absence.
• Review and monitoring of monthly productivity figures.
• Acting as Mentor to others as required .
• Put forward ideas/make suggestions to improve the overall performance of the firm.

Business Development 

• Attending networking events on behalf of the firm .
• Representing BABR at other functions.
• Blog contributions.

General skills required 

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Teams. 

• Advanced knowledge of IPS and Virtual Cabinet. 
• CPI qualified.
• Strong numeracy skills with min Grade “C’ or 6 at GCSE level .
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal).
• Confident telephone manner – Liaising with directors and stakeholders by telephone.
• Access to full remote working set up including strong internet connection and space for dual monitors.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

Person Spec 

• Courage, integrity and an understanding/respect of entrepreneurial spirit.
• Upholding our company reputation, and increasing positive exposure.
• High levels of empathy, resilience and professionalism.
• Ensuring policies and procedures adhere to applicable regulation and legislation.
• General business acumen coupled with a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and growth.
• A sense of fun with a natural ability to engage with others and promote team spirit.

Experience required 

8+ Years Insolvency experience with a proven track record of managing your own portfolio of cases from cradle to grave. 

You must have the right to work in the UK.

To apply, please email a CV and cover letter to: careers@babr.co.uk

About BABR 

BABR was founded by Paul Bailey and Tom Ahmad in 2007, founded on trust and a mission to deliver impactful solutions.

As a team of trusted Insolvency Practitioners, BABR take pride in empowering people to overcome financial challenges. We strive to create a culture where clients feel comfortable discussing their problems, and we provide them with the courage to resolve them.