Due Diligence Officer

Job description

About the role

This new role sits within the central Due Diligence function in the Division of the University Secretary. It has been created to support Imperial's exciting partnership ambitions and to strengthen early-stage assessment of legal, financial and reputational risks associated with third-party relationships.

What you would be doing

You will hold responsibility for the production of high-quality due diligence reports on Imperial's third-party relationships to ensure compliance with Imperial's Relationships Policy. You will support the Regulatory Compliance Manager in providing advice and oversight to the network of Due Diligence Coordinators across Imperial. You will also assist in identifying and remedying gaps in due diligence training and knowledge, ensuring that staff are equipped with the skills required to use Imperial's Due Diligence Portal effectively and to produce due diligence reports of the highest standard to support sound decision-making.

You will support the provision of relevant training to strengthen staff understanding of relationships management principles and the risks of undue influence or other behaviours that could compromise research integrity, data security, or institutional independence.

You will assist the Regulatory Compliance Manager in advising on the appropriate Decision-Making Body (DMB) for specific relationships, in line with the requirements of the Relationships Policy. To help ensure consistent application of the Policy across the University, you will also work periodically with the Risk & Assurance Team to support proportionate audits of decisions made at DMB Levels 1 and 2.

What we are looking for

• A minimum of degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Demonstrable experience of delivering effective high quality due diligence or equivalent reports at pace
• Experience of working effectively within a team
• Experience of managing data systems and producing reports
• An understanding of the theory and practice of due diligence
• intelligence reporting
• An understanding of governance processes and procedures in a complex organisation
• Well-developed organisation and coordination skills with a strong, independently driven delivery focus
• Ability to coordinate a range of different activities at the same time and understand the connections between them
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and engage professionally with a wide range of stakeholders across varying seniorities and backgrounds
• Ability to use initiative and apply a solution-orientated approach to work
• Able and willing to work flexibly and respond to changing priorities under pressure
• Analytical skills with the ability to interpret and disseminate information and data from complex documents
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to use discretion and judgment when dealing with confidential and sensitive data
• Willing to undertake training as appropriate

A full list of essential and desirable criteria can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification.

With reference to each of the individual essential requirements listed in the person specification, please provide specific information describing how you meet these requirements. Please tell us how your work experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, are relevant in no more than 2 sides of A4.

What we can offer you

• The opportunity to continue your career at a world-leading institution and be part of our mission to use science for humanity.
• Benefit from a sector-leading salary and remuneration package (including 43 days' annual leave and generous pension schemes).
• Access to a range of workplace benefits including a flexible working policy from day one, generous family leave packages, on-site leisure facilities and cycle-to-work scheme.
• Interest-free season ticket loan schemes for travel.
• Be part of a diverse, inclusive and collaborative work culture with various staff networks and resources to support your personal and professional wellbeing.

Further information

If you require any further details on the role please contact Chloe Schofield, Regulatory Compliance Manager, on [email protected] .