Third Party Risk Manager

Third Party Risk Manager

Permanent

Salary: Up to £90K + Package

Location: Central London (Hybrid)

Supplier risk isn't a side issue anymore - it's front and centre. If you thrive on shaping frameworks, navigating complex regulation and influencing how organisations manage third-party risk at scale, this role has your name on it.

We're looking for a Third Party
Risk Manager to lead the redesign and evolution of our Supplier Risk Operating Model, ensuring it's fit for the future and aligned with fast-moving UK and European regulatory expectations.

This is a high-impact role with real visibility. You'll act as the subject-matter expert for TPRM, combining strategic design with hands-on delivery across business-as-usual activity and major regulatory change.

• Lead the review, redesign and enhancement of the Supplier Risk Operating Model - from policies and processes to governance, segmentation and RACI models
• Assess current maturity, identify gaps and deliver clear, prioritised recommendations aligned to best practice
• Own BAU supplier risk regulatory compliance across UK and EU requirements
• Lead the DORA supplier risk workstream
  , including ICT third-party classification, oversight and regulatory readiness
• Act as the primary point of contact for European supplier risk engagement
• Lead supplier-related work streams for major regulatory initiatives (including DyGIST and SS5/25
  )
• Partner closely with Risk, Legal, Compliance, IT, Security, Data Protection and Operational Resilience teams
• Provide expert challenge and advice on high-risk suppliers, material outsourcing and concentration risk
• Support senior leadership and governance forums with insight, analysis and clear recommendations
• Stay ahead of emerging risks, regulatory change and industry trends
• Step in during supplier incidents or disruptions to support crisis management

You're confident operating in complex, regulated environments and comfortable translating regulation into practical action.

• Significant experience in Supplier / Third-Party Risk Management within Financial Services
• Deep expertise in supplier assurance, due diligence and audit
• Strong knowledge across key risk domains including cyber, information security, BCM, operational resilience, exit planning, GDPR, financial crime, modern slavery and sustainability
• A solid grasp of the regulatory landscape, including DORA, EBA Outsourcing Guidelines, SS1/21, SS2/21, SYSC 8, SS5/25, DyGIST and Operational Resilience frameworks
• Experience working with TPRM systems and supplier risk data (bonus points for FSQS or Agiloft)
• The confidence to influence senior stakeholders and challenge constructively

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to simplify complex regulation
• Experience designing and improving end-to-end processes
• Proven delivery in large-scale regulatory or transformation programmes
• Excellent planning, prioritisation and stakeholder management skills

You'll be joining a business where third party risk genuinely matters - not just for compliance, but for resilience, reputation and long-term success. This is a chance to shape strategy, influence senior decision-making and leave a lasting mark on how supplier risk is managed across the organisation.

A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer, alongside the opportunity to work with engaged, knowledgeable teams tackling some of the most important risk challenges in Financial Services today.

*** Applicants must hold current and valid UK Right to Work***