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We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our International Third-Party Management team in Germany. This role will be instrumental in overseeing and managing third-party relationships, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Job Responsibility:
Driving Compliance: Ensure effective adherence to local and global third-party risk management regulations (EBA GL on Outsourcing Arrangements, Draft EBA GL on sound management of third-party risk and DORA), policies, and standards
Supporting Governance Forums: Provide active support to Country Third Party Governance Forums, facilitating communication and collaboration
Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with stakeholders across the Europe Cluster, including country-level teams, to ensure alignment with the TPM framework and address any compliance gaps
Issue Escalation: Proactively identify and escalate potential risks and compliance issues to relevant stakeholders, including In-Business Risk, Third Party Officers, and Business Activity Owners
Conduct thorough root cause analyses to understand underlying issues and develop effective mitigation strategies
Collaboration with Business Units: Partner with business units, including senior leadership like the Chief Country Officer and Head of Operations, to assess the broader impact of identified risks and implement corrective action plans
Process Enhancement: Critically evaluate existing TPM practices and identify opportunities for improvement
Lead initiatives to enhance standards, procedures, controls, and governance processes, ensuring the ongoing sustainability and optimization of the TPRM program in Germany
TPM Policy Guidance: Provide expert guidance and support to country business teams on interpreting and implementing Third Party Risk Management policies, regulations, and local procedures
Regulatory Change Management: Stay abreast of evolving regulatory landscapes and partner with country teams to assess the impact of regulatory changes on third-party relationships
Audit & Regulatory Exam Support: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including Independent Operational Risk Management, Compliance, Internal Audit, and Regulators, to facilitate audits, regulatory examinations, and information requests
Transformation Initiatives: Actively participate in and contribute to the execution of Third-Party Management Transformation Program initiatives as directed by Global programs
Requirements:
Extensive proven experience in managing or participating in projects and teams within the finance sector, in a professional management role
Demonstrated knowledge of Third-Party Risk Management frameworks, risk management methodologies, and relevant regulatory requirements
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for identifying root causes and developing practical solutions
Detail-oriented approach and a structured, logical problem-solving mindset
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to build strong relationships across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels
Solid understanding of governance frameworks and experience in supporting audits and regulatory reviews
Proactive, self-driven, and capable of effectively managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Bachelor’s/University degree or equivalent experience
What we offer:
Hybrid working model (up to 2 days working at home per week)
Competitive base salary (which is annually reviewed)