Head of Digital Product & Automation, VANTAGE

at  Control Risks

Control Risks VANTAGE seeks an experienced leader as Head of Digital Product & Automation. Reporting to the VANTAGE Partner, you’ll drive digital product strategy aligned with market trends, focusing on Integrity Risk, Automated Screening, ESG, and AI. Lead Gateway platform strategy, collaborate with product manager, and drive commercial success. Oversee automation opportunities in diligence, screening, and research. Align with firm’s broader digital strategy for impactful outcomes.

Digital Product Innovation

• Lead digital strategy and tech innovation alongside the VANTAGE Global Partner. Utilise expertise in industry technology and compliance sector to drive forward our digital initiatives.
• Collaborate with Gateway Project Manager to drive platform development, ensuring product success and expanding into new areas like UBO and AI to capture revenue opportunities.
• Collaborate with firm leaders on digital strategy and transformation, integrating and leveraging technology investments. Forge strong relationships with the Global Head of Digital Strategy and tech teams to align VANTAGE initiatives with broader projects and strategies.
• Work closely with the leadership of other Control Risks practices and units to maximize cross-practice digitally-derived commercial opportunities and collaboration.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and clients to develop new products addressing market needs. Oversee commercial policy, stakeholder management, pricing, and go-to-market strategy for these digital products.
• Identify and build relationships with critical players in the wider market that will be relevant for VANTAGE in developing new technology partnerships and commercial opportunities.
• Support Global Partner and relevant stakeholders on new technology initiatives and opportunities outside of the core VANTAGE proposition, as relevant.
• Maintain and continually develop deep knowledge of industry trends and regulatory developments in areas such as ABC compliance, ESG, and AI to inform product development strategies.
• Participate in thought leadership initiatives such as webinars, podcasts, presentations, and publications to enhance the company’s reputation and industry influence.

Operations, Automation, & Scale

• Lead the strategic assessment of existing VANTAGE processes to identify practical opportunities for automation and technology-driven efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with Global Head of Research & Delivery and senior VANTAGE colleagues to scale research processes using technology. Drive excellence among global research teams with AI and other solutions where applicable.
• Work with Head of Screening to drive up efficiencies and scalability leveraging various available technologies, and position for high margin growth.

Commercial focus

• The Head of Digital Product & Automation will primarily focus on internal tech opportunities but should also actively pursue commercial and client opportunities in the broader market.
• Where relevant, the new Head of Digital Product & Automation will assist in commercial activities, collaborating with regional VANTAGE commercial teams, Markets & Partnerships/Account Management teams, and colleagues in other practices, highlighting the value of VANTAGE and its solutions to win work effectively.
• Elevate VANTAGE’s brand as a leading technology enhanced compliance and diligence solution both internally and externally. Drive new commercial opportunities by advocating for VANTAGE’s prominence in the market.
• Support commercial teams as needed negotiating proposals and contracts with customers and ensure their profitability.
• Provide subject-matter expertise to geo-market leaders across the region.
• Monitor market changes to identify new opportunities.