Customer Service Team Lead

Job Title Customer Service Team Lead So who are we Hello we re IG Group We are a publicly traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks shares leveraged products Futures Options and Crypto We are ambitious Over 340 000 people already use our platforms We re global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions We re hungry to move faster ship better product for our customers and grow our user base We believe in high autonomy and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth Your role in the Team s Success Lead and develop one of IG Group s customer service teams ensuring delivery of exceptional support to our customers while driving operational excellence and team performance Combine hands-on customer service delivery with team leadership serving as the primary escalation point for complex cases and maintaining operational alignment with departmental objectives and regulatory requirements What you ll do Team Leadership Directly manage and develop a team of up to 8 Customer Service Associates and Consultants Set performance expectations conduct regular reviews and manage capability development Work with our scheduling team to create shift patterns and resource allocation to optimise service coverage Monitor team performance against productivity and quality targets Provide coaching feedback and performance improvement support Operational Excellence Serve as escalation point for complex customer disputes and complaints Make autonomous decisions on resolutions refunds and policy exceptions within defined authority Develop and refine service standards and procedures Maintain quality assurance processes and conduct case reviews Coordinate with global teams to optimise customer experience Report performance metrics and insights to senior leadership Service Delivery Serve as escalation point for complex customer cases requiring senior intervention Provide specialist guidance on sophisticated trading strategies and complex products when team requires support Oversee vulnerable customer interactions and ensure enhanced care protocols are followed Maintain reduced personal caseload to prioritize team management and strategic responsibilities What you ll need for this role 5 years customer service experience with minimum 2 years team leadership Experience managing remote or international team members Proven track record managing performance in target-driven environments Demonstrated success in complaint resolution and dispute management Fluency in English written and verbal Bonus if you have Experience with complex financial products or similar regulated industries Experience in highly-regulated jurisdictions Knowledge of Intercom Genesys or similar customer service platforms Degree-level education finance business or related field preferred How we work We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office - which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other When it comes to how we deliver there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance better learning and career satisfaction Lead and Inspire Drives trust alignment and enthusiasm Think Big Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes Champion the client Understand and prioritize client s needs Deliver at pace Push for fast sustainable growth Raise the bar Take ownership be accountable and share feedback We believe that diversity is vital to success it fuels creativity drives innovation and sets us up for global success We re committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realize our vision and strategy that s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey Learn more about our D I approach The Perks Your growth fuels our success Thrive with tailored development programs mentoring opportunities with leaders and clear career progression Expand your network through committees sports and social clubs Enjoy extra time off for volunteering and community work Learn more about the Perks Join us for this exciting journey Apply now Number of openings Multiple