Application Guide

How to Apply for Fiduciary Risk Officer

at Manniondaniels

🏢 About Manniondaniels

Manniondaniels is an international development consultancy specializing in grant management and fiduciary oversight for global development programs. Their remote-first structure suggests flexibility and a focus on international impact, making them appealing for professionals seeking meaningful work in the grants sector with work-life balance.

About This Role

As a Fiduciary Risk Officer at Manniondaniels, you'll conduct financial management checks on grant holders to ensure funds reach intended beneficiaries, using due diligence and financial analysis to prevent misuse. This part-time remote role directly supports accountability in development funding, making a tangible impact on program integrity and donor confidence.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day involves reviewing financial reports from grant holders, using Excel to analyze spending patterns for irregularities, and communicating via email or calls to provide guidance on reporting templates. You might conduct desk-based investigations into potential fraud cases and prepare accurate financial summaries for internal stakeholders.

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🎯 Who Manniondaniels Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years in fiduciary roles with hands-on experience in grant financial management or fraud investigations
  • Demonstrates proficiency in advanced Excel for financial analysis and reporting, not just basic spreadsheet use
  • Possesses experience in the charitable/grants sector, ideally with exposure to international development contexts
  • Can communicate complex financial requirements clearly to diverse grant holders, with French language skills as a strong plus

📝 Tips for Applying to Manniondaniels

1

Quantify your experience with grant financial management—mention specific grant sizes, types of beneficiaries, or fraud cases you've handled

2

Highlight any remote work experience with financial oversight, as this role is fully remote and requires self-discipline

3

Emphasize your ability to use Excel for fiduciary analysis (e.g., pivot tables, macros for fraud detection) rather than just data entry

4

If you have French skills, explicitly note how you've used them in professional contexts, as this is a desirable asset for international grant holders

5

Tailor your resume to show progression in fiduciary risk roles, not just general finance, to meet the 3-year experience requirement

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Explain your direct experience with grant holder financial checks and how you've ensured funds reached correct beneficiaries", 'Describe a specific instance where your financial analysis or fraud investigation prevented misuse of funds', 'Highlight your communication skills in supporting grant holders with financial templates and reporting, showing empathy and clarity', "Mention any familiarity with international development or charitable sectors, tying it to Manniondaniels' focus"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore Manniondaniels' past or current projects in international development to understand their grant sectors
  • → Review their website or publications for insights into their fiduciary risk management approach
  • → Look into common challenges in grant management (e.g., fund diversion, reporting delays) to discuss solutions
  • → If applicable, research how remote teams at consultancies like Manniondaniels coordinate fiduciary oversight

💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Walk us through your process for conducting a complete financial management check on a new grant holder
2 Describe a time you identified a discrepancy in financial reporting and how you resolved it with the grant holder
3 How do you balance thorough due diligence with maintaining positive relationships with grant holders?
4 What Excel functions or tools do you use most for financial analysis in fiduciary work?
5 How would you handle a situation where a grant holder is consistently late with financial reports?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Applying with only general finance experience without highlighting specific fiduciary or grant-related roles
  • Overlooking the part-time aspect—not addressing how you'll manage time effectively in a remote setting
  • Failing to provide concrete examples of fraud investigations or financial analysis in your application

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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