Client Due Diligence Specialist

Federated Hermes; Warrendale (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total compensation

Paid vacation and parental leave

Professional networking opportunities

Job summary

A global investment management firm is seeking a Client Due Diligence Specialist to join their Information Security department in Warrendale, Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will respond to due diligence requests, maintain security controls, and contribute to ISG efforts. A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or a related field is required, alongside relevant work experience. This position offers a competitive compensation package and a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience as an information security analyst, IT risk, or GRC role required.
• Willingness to obtain relevant certifications.
• Experience in regulated industries such as Financial Services is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and respond to due diligence requests.
• Review compliance information related to information security.
• Monitor vendor portfolio due diligence.

Skills

Information Security knowledge

External request handling

Due diligence review

IT risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field

Job description

Client Due Diligence Specialist

Federated Hermes, Inc., a global leader in active, responsible investing, is seeking a Client Due Diligence Specialist to join our Information Security department based in our Warrendale, Pennsylvania office.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare for and respond to due diligence requests and requests for information on Federated Hermes’s Information Security program and controls, including requests from clients, regulators and other bodies.
• Continually review and keep‑up‑to‑date information pertaining to Federated Hermes’s Information Security program and controls, liaising with stakeholders within the Information Security Group (ISG) and the wider Global Technology Organization (GTO).
• Support the monitoring and review of Federated Hermes’s vendor portfolio by assisting in the review of due diligence submitted by Federated Hermes’s vendors.
• Assist in maintaining Federated Hermes’s security controls framework as needed.
• Contribute to other efforts within Information Security Group (ISG) as required by management.

This position offers a hybrid schedule (in‑office/remote) and is located in Federated Hermes’ Warrendale, Pennsylvania office (15086).

The Expertise We Are Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or related field; Information Security degree preferred. Degree can be substituted with relevant experience.
• Work experience as an information security analyst, IT risk, or wider GRC role.
• Willingness to obtain information security certification.
• Experience responding to external requests.
• Experience conducting reviews of due diligence responses and/or third‑party risk/security assessments highly preferred.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries such as Financial Services is desirable.
• Experience working on information security or information technology projects desired.

Our Investment in You

• A competitive total compensation package, including bonus programs.
• Time‑off programs including paid vacation, parental leave and volunteer day.
• Opportunities to expand professional network through programs such as the Women in Investing Employee Resource Business Group and the University Ambassador Program.

About Federated Hermes

At Federated Hermes, our goals are to help individuals invest and retire better, to help our clients achieve better risk‑adjusted returns, and to contribute to positive outcomes worldwide. We pledge to always put our clients first and act responsibly and transparently. Our commitment to active, responsible investment has enabled us to become a leading investment manager serving investors around the world.

We provide career opportunities that enable our employees to grow and meet their career aspirations while balancing the needs of their personal lives. We offer a collaborative environment that promotes integrity, teamwork and diversity. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of employment. As part of our equal employment opportunity policy, we take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

EOE – Including Disability / Vets

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to us.