Third Party Risk Specialist in Leeds
Investigo is looking for an Third Party Risk Specialist in Leeds
Job description
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.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Leeds
- Type of Contract
- Part-time jobs
- Published at
- 02-07-2025
- Profession type
- Accountancy
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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