Summary
Martin Kelly is a Head of Partner Oversight with 11 years' experience in financial services, currently leading third-party governance at Modulr after progressing internally from Partner Oversight Manager. He combines a strategic mindset and strong technical acumen—grounded in earlier fund accounting and administration roles—with practical leadership in vendor due diligence, data-driven monitoring, and RFP evaluation. Known for optimising processes, Martin translates complex operational and compliance requirements into clear metrics and actionable controls that improve efficiency and stakeholder reporting. He has a track record of mentoring teams and implementing systems improvements at Baillie Gifford that reduced manual workload and strengthened oversight. Based in Edinburgh, he blends hands-on analytical skills with relationship management across custodians and suppliers, ensuring resilient service delivery. An interest in software development underlies his approach to automation and tooling, bringing a pragmatic developer’s curiosity to oversight functions.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General, 2:2, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General, 2:2 at The University of Stirling