Job Opportunity: Vendor Risk Management Expert
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Vendor Risk Management Expert to lead our 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.
* Elevate 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.
Requirements:
* 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.
* A self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
About Us:
This is a fantastic opportunity to join our team and contribute to our commitment to excellence in risk management.