Third party and Operational Resilience Risk Manager

• Provide ongoing oversight and challenge to Line 1 led Third Party Management Risk control management

• Analyse and interpret key risk indicators and risk and control reporting to help determine where Line 2 effort is best focused, and to develop formal Line 2 opinions on Third Party Management Risk matters

• Provide insight, oversight and challenge within assigned monthly Fora

• Lead Line 2 led Third Party Management Risk Thematic/Risk Reviews throughout the full lifecycle, including Planning/Terms of Reference, Fieldwork, Findings Validation and Reporting stages

• Provide oversight and challenge on material Projects and Programmes

• Oversee Line 1 activity to ensure adherence to the Group’s Risk Management Framework, providing advice and guidance as required

• Support the broader team with assigned Line 2 activity relating to Information Technology, Information Security, AI, Operational Resilience and Third Party Management

• Develop and build relationships with Line 1 and Line 3 peers and senior stakeholders

Proven experience managing Third Party Risk – including associated risk areas such as Operational Resilience, Information Technology and Information Security - in either a second or third-line capacity, preferably within Financial Services

Strong stakeholder, relationship management and influencing skills.  An accomplished communicator who is comfortable, respectful and calm during sometimes challenging situations where differences of risk opinion need to be clearly positioned and justified.  Able to analyse situations in a timely manner, producing clear, insightful and succinct written reports.

Professional qualification in Risk Management, Supply Chain Risk Management, IT and IS audit or risk management e.g., from IRM, CISI organisations

Deep expertise in third-party regulatory requirements and landscape, with demonstrated ability to interpret and apply within frameworks  

We are committed to ensuring that everyone feels accepted and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If your experience looks different from what we’ve advertised and you believe that you can bring value to the role, we’d love to hear from you. 

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