Partner Due Diligence Operations Manager

Experis - ManpowerGroup; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services brand is seeking an experienced Partner Due Diligence Operations Manager for an initial contract position. This hybrid role focuses on ensuring comprehensive due diligence processes for partners, involving collaboration across several departments and robust communication strategies. Successful candidates will possess an extensive background in financial services, a strong grasp of risk management, and relevant qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial services, with at least 3 years in due diligence or compliance.
• Ability to interpret regulatory guidance in fast-paced environments.
• Preferred certifications such as CAMS, CFE, CISA.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating due diligence for prospective partners and executing refreshes for existing ones.
• Assessing risk based on due diligence information and recommending mitigation strategies.
• Coordinating with subject matter experts like Compliance and Infosec.

Skills

Relationship Building

Attention to Detail

Communication

Client Due Diligence Procedures

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Law or related field

Tools

LexisNexis

Dow Jones

Job description

My Client, a large global financial services brand is looking for an experienced Partner Due Diligence Operations Manager on a initial contract basis. The role is Inside IR35 and Hybrid.

The newly created role will be responsible for ensuring that both propestcive and existing partners are submit to the required level of due diligence. The responsibilities will be as follows:

• Facilitating the due diligence process for prospective partners liaising closely with business development teams to ensure consistency and conduct quality checks.
• Executing regular due diligence refreshes for existing partners based on frequencies defined as per the risk level of each partner.
• Assessing the risk of prospect/partner based on DD information provided and recommending risk mitigation steps as needed.
• Coordinating with subject matter experts such as Compliance, Infosec and Fraud teams to ensure timely input from all relevant stakeholders.
• Engaging closely with partners to ensure right level of documentation and timely/accurate responses to follow-ups.
• Ensure partner communications are clearly and simply written, detailing exactly what is required, by when, and the consequences for non- adherence. Ensure internal communications to Partner
• Managers are always clear. Facilitate training to ensure all bank partner completely understanding due diligence requirements and ensuring bank staff are adequately trained to be self-sufficient and
• able to comply
• Strong relationship buildings skills with BD's and Partner Managers across all Regions and subject matter experts such as Compliance, Infosec and Fraud teams
• Experience in and strong understanding of the Network Partnerships business and the partner ecosystem.
• Proficient in client due diligence procedures, sanctions, and
• monitoring

Desired Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, Finance, Accounting, Law, Criminal Justice, Cybersecurity or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in financial services with at least 3 years in due diligence, AML, financial crimes or compliance.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.

In-depth understanding of:

• AML, OFAC
• Banking regulations (FDIC, OCC, FinCEN)
• Third-party risk management
• Data privacy laws (CCPA, GDPR)
• Fraud prevention frameworks and red flags
• Information security standards

Proven experience conducting:

• Risk-based due diligence and enhanced due diligence
• Third party vendor onboarding and monitoring
• Sanctions screening and adverse media checks
• KYC/CCD/EDD investigations

Familiarity with tools like LexisNexis Bankers Almanac and Dow Jones

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications such as CAMS, CFE, CISA, CIPM, CRMA, CRCM
• Experience interacting with regulatory examiners, auditors and legal counsel
• Experience with fintech-bank partnerships, sponsor banks, or embedded finance
• Experience working in forensic accounting or conducting investigations
• Experience at a Category 1 Bank or Management Consulting in Financial Services
• Knowledge of emerging risks in fintech