Third Party Risk Specialist

Third Party Risk Specialist

Renowned financial services firm

2 days a week in the office

We are looking for a Third Party Risk Lead to join a high-performing risk and governance team within a leading financial services organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a risk professional with 2 to 6 years of experience to step into a lead role focused on shaping and embedding third-party risk management practices across the enterprise.

In this role, you'll be instrumental in supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of the firm's third-party risk frameworks, policies, and processes. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, compliance, legal, and operational risk to ensure the effective management of third-party risk throughout the supplier lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the design, development, and ongoing refinement of third-party risk frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure consistent application of third-party risk controls across business units.
• Provide subject matter input on supplier risk assessments, onboarding processes, and ongoing monitoring activities.
• Ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and internal risk appetite.
• Contribute to governance reporting, audit responses, and internal risk forums by providing accurate and timely insights.
• Champion a culture of risk awareness and help build organisational capability through training and knowledge sharing.

Skills & Experience Required:

• 2-6 years of experience in third-party risk, operational risk, supplier governance, or a related area within the financial services industry.
• Practical experience supporting the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, policies, and processes.
• Strong knowledge of third-party risk domains such as due diligence, risk scoring, contract risk terms, ongoing monitoring, and regulatory compliance.
• Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at various levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex risk data and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Familiarity with financial services regulatory requirements (e.g. FCA, PRA, EBA) relating to outsourcing and third-party risk is a plus.