James Smith

Program Manager at IFGL Pensions

James Smith is an experienced project and change management professional with a robust background in leading strategic initiatives across various organizations. Currently serving as the Owner of Daylope Limited since September 2022, James previously spent over a decade at Sesame Bankhall Group, where key roles included Head of Change and Senior Project Manager. In these positions, significant accomplishments include managing large teams, orchestrating regulatory compliance projects such as the GDPR implementation, and overseeing major organizational changes that resulted in substantial cost savings and operational improvements. James also has experience in leading business strategy reviews and managing cross-functional teams to achieve strategic objectives, demonstrating a strong capability in project governance, stakeholder engagement, and delivering measurable results.

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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IFGL Pensions

IFGL Pensions is an international Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) and Small Self-Administered Schemes (SSAS) administrator and operator based in Liverpool, UK. We have 20 years’ experience in the industry and are regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. IFGL Pensions is part of International Financial Group Limited (IFGL). Companies within IFGL offer investment, savings, protection and professional trust services to international investors around the world. IFGL administers USD25 billion of assets for 216,000 customers, and employs over 570 staff.