About the Role
Our organization is seeking a highly skilled External Risk Management Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and overseeing the risks associated with external relationships and third-party arrangements.
You will work closely with our Compliance, Risk, and service delivery teams to ensure proper documentation and regulatory reporting deliverables related to third-party management. This includes onboarding, due diligence, risk assessment, and vendor monitoring.
The successful candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as IT, finance, business administration, or economics, and at least 3 years of experience in a similar role. They will also have knowledge of outsourcing and business resilience regulations and how they apply to retail financial services.
Responsibilities
* Owning and implementing the third-party risk management policy and operating model for IT supply chain
* Managing third-party risk management activities, including onboarding, due diligence, risk assessment, and vendor monitoring
* Planning IT changes and overseeing performance of material fourth-party suppliers for outsourced IT services
* Monitoring IT service quality, including escalations and improvement plans through SLAs and KRIs
* Ensuring approvals are processed through internal governance for outsourcing changes and vendor lifecycle deliveries
* Providing clear guidance for staff on third-party risk management procedures, risk assessments, and their ongoing accountability
* Ensuring compliance with EBA guidelines on outsourcing arrangements (DORA)
* Preparing reports for senior management on outsourcing risks, compliance, and performance
Requirements
* A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, such as IT, finance, business administration, or economics
* 3+ years of experience in a role involving vendor management, outsourcing, or third-party risk management
* Knowledge of outsourcing and business resilience regulations and how they apply to retail financial services
* Experience developing service management, monitoring processes, and conducting risk assessments for outsourcing arrangements
* Fluency in English
What We Offer
We offer a dynamic and supportive work environment, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth and development.