Operations Manager

Crone Corkill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

Crone Corkill is seeking a Part-time Operations & Compliance Manager (AI-Enabled) in London to own day-to-day operations, regulatory tasks and administrative functions across the business. You will partner with senior leadership to strengthen governance, oversee onboarding, HR administration, finance admin and process improvement using AI and automation.

This flexible role welcomes professionals returning to work and offers a balanced, impactful opportunity in a dynamic financial services

Qualifications

• Experience in operations, compliance, finance administration or business support.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Comfort with regulated environments and process improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll, expenses, invoicing and payments.
• Monitor budgets, cash movements and supplier relationships.
• Support reporting requirements, audits and external advisers.
• Coordinate collection and verification of client documentation (KYC) and onboarding records.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to improve efficiency and data quality.

Job description

PART TIME Operations & Compliance Manager (AI-Enabled)

Location: London (with coordination across UK and international teams)

Flexible Working: Open to experienced professionals seeking part-time or return-to-work opportunities

The Opportunity

An established and growing financial services business is seeking an experienced Operations & Compliance Manager to take ownership of its day-to-day operational, regulatory and administrative functions.

This is a pivotal role for someone who enjoys creating structure, maintaining high standards and ensuring that nothing falls through the cracks. Working closely with senior leadership, you will act as the operational backbone of the business, overseeing key processes across compliance, finance, onboarding, HR administration and business operations.

The organisation is also investing in AI and automation tools, creating an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys improving processes, increasing efficiency and reducing manual workloads through technology.

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Finance

• Coordinate payroll, expenses, invoicing and payments
• Monitor budgets, cash movements and supplier relationships
• Support reporting requirements, audits and external advisers

Compliance & Governance

• Monitor regulatory deadlines and support filing requirements
• Maintain compliance records, attestations and audit trails
• Ensure all documentation remains organised, accurate and audit-ready

Client Onboarding & KYC

• Coordinate the collection and verification of client documentation
• Maintain complete and organised onboarding records
• Track progress and follow up on outstanding requirements

HR & Business Support

• Support onboarding and offboarding processes
• Maintain HR records, training logs and internal registers
• Coordinate office suppliers and general business administration

Process Improvement & Automation

• Leverage AI and automation tools to improve efficiency
• Build and maintain structured workflows and reporting processes
• Develop centralised tracking systems and operational dashboards
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve data quality

About You

You will be a highly organised and proactive professional with experience in operations, compliance, finance administration, business support or a similar environment.

You will bring:

• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Experience managing multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• A methodical approach to documentation and record-keeping
• Confidence working within regulated or highly governed environments
• A process-driven mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• An interest in AI, automation and operational efficiency
• Strong judgement and the ability to work independently

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing business where operational excellence is highly valued. You will work closely with senior decision-makers, have genuine ownership of critical processes and play a key role in driving efficiency, governance and business improvement.

The role would particularly suit an experienced professional seeking a flexible position, including individuals returning to the workforce or those looking for a part-time opportunity while continuing to make a meaningful impact.