Third Party Risk Manager

Our client is looking for a dynamic Third Party Risk Manager. In this role, you will lead the third party risk management (TPRM) function, overseeing all risk management activities delivered by our outsourced TPRM team. You will work closely with subject matter experts (SMEs) in areas such as operational resilience, information security, and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) to drive supply chain resilience and ensure third party risks are managed effectively and in compliance with FCA regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the execution of all third party risk management activities throughout the supplier lifecycle, including due diligence, risk screening, incident management, risk re-assessment, stressed exit planning, and supplier offboarding.

• Act as the primary point of escalation during third party risk incidents and major disruptions, providing support and guidance to Procurement, the business, and senior stakeholders.

• Lead the development and implementation of TPRM controls and frameworks, including systems, processes, and policies.

• Drive central governance and cross-functional collaboration across risk SMEs, including Operational Resilience, Infosec, Data Privacy, ESG, Compliance, Health and Safety, and Vulnerable Customers.

• Manage risk reporting activities, ensuring the timely delivery of key risk indicators (KRIs) and completion of risk self-assessment controls.

• Lead the monthly Procurement risk forum, maintaining and continuously improving the Procurement risk register.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of third party risk frameworks and controls, with experience working in TPRM within an FCA regulated organisation.

• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate technical concepts through to non-technical audiences and lead projects end-to-end from planning to execution.

• Familiarity with TPRM technologies such as Experian, Exiger, Ariba.

• Degree level education and relevant certifications in third party risk such as CTPRA (desirable).

• Strong interpersonal skills, self-driven with the ability to use own initiative, and strong attention to detail.

• Highly numerate, intellectually inquisitive, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Exceptional relationship-building and influencing skills, with a proactive 'can-do' approach and strong attention to detail.

• Excellent problem-solving skills.

• Strong Excel and data analysis skills.

• Fluent in English – verbal and written.