Overview
Job Title: Third Party Risk Management Specialist
Department: Finance & Compliance
Location: Cork
Reports To: Procurement & Contracts Manager
We are seeking a Third Party Risk Management Specialist to lead our clients centralised vendor risk management processes, ensuring compliance, governance, and effective oversight of third-party relationships. This role is key in strengthening operational resilience and supporting business continuity through robust vendor risk assessment, monitoring, and offboarding processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead vendor onboarding and ongoing risk assessments in line with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
* Coordinate due diligence across stakeholders (including IT Security, Privacy, Legal, and Contract Owners).
* Support Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA), outsourcing, and operational resiliency requirements.
* Maintain a comprehensive vendor inventory and monitor risk ratings using centralised systems.
* Ensure performance monitoring of suppliers is conducted in line with risk tier and contractual obligations.
* Escalate non-conformance, discrepancies, or risks to appropriate governance forums.
* Coordinate vendor offboarding activities, ensuring compliance and closure of obligations.
* Develop and maintain training materials for Contract Owners on third-party risk responsibilities.
* Support internal audits and regulatory reviews relating to third-party management.
What We’re Looking For
* Education: Leaving Certificate and Bachelor’s degree (minimum requirement).
* Strong knowledge of risk management frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
* Excellent organisational and analytical skills with a keen eye for detail.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple business areas.
* Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
For a confidential discussion and more information, please contact Jessica Kennedy
jessica.kennedy@collinsmcnicholas.ie
021 2427110
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