Associate Risk Specialist to Third Party Risk Management
Area
Our team focuses on managing and mitigating risks associated with third-party relationships, covering aspects such as third-party risk, operational risk, and supply chain risk throughout the TPRM lifecycle, including due diligence, onboarding, management, and termination. We ensure that all third-party arrangements align with our internal standards and procedures, providing guidance to line managers, contract owners, and subject matter experts to balance business needs with costs, requirements, and risks.
We propose:
Opportunity for Personal Growth: This role provides a unique opportunity to develop both personally and professionally. You will face new challenges and learn skills that will be invaluable throughout your career.
Driving Change: Be part of a team that drives significant transformational change within the organization. This is your chance to make a real difference and contribute to the future strategic direction of our company.
Collaborative Environment: Work in a dynamic, collaborative environment where teamwork and innovation are encouraged. You will work closely with colleagues from various backgrounds and disciplines.
Leadership Opportunities: As a Risk Specialist, you will have access to numerous leadership opportunities. This role enables you to lead initiatives and collaborate with teams to make significant contributions to our organization. It’s an excellent chance to develop your leadership skills and position yourself as a key player in the industry.
Learning from Experts: You will have the opportunity to work with and learn from industry Third Party Risk Management experts and experienced professionals.
We are on the lookout for someone who is keen to develop their skills in third-party risk management, vendor management, and operational risk management within the financial sector. If you have foundational knowledge and a real passion for this field, we encourage you to apply. We value candidates who are proactive, curious, and equipped with a practical approach to solving complex issues. Your ability to collaborate effectively, working well within diverse teams, will be crucial in this role.
Mission
- Maintain and assist in developing and updating policies, procedures, tools, and templates to meet and comply with required standards
- Support in refining the TPRM (Third Party Risk Management) framework by embedding newly created processes
- Engage with Contract Owners to ensure alignment and compliance with TPRM objectives
- Participate in the due diligence and risk assessment processes during various phases of the TPRM lifecycle
- Work alongside cross-functional teams to gather information necessary for risk assessments
- Help analyze risk scenarios and contribute to formulating solutions, ensuring findings are communicated clearly
- Build foundational relationships with business and management teams, supporting senior colleagues on third-party risk management issues
Skills
- Hold a bachelor’s degree in business, risk management, information technology, or a related field. Possessing a master’s degree or relevant certifications can be advantageous but is not mandatory
- Show some knowledge and initial experience in third-party risk management, vendor management, and/or operational risk management within the financial industry
- If you come from a procurement, legal, or audit/control assurance background, your interest in developing and expanding your skills to include third-party risk management is highly valued
- Have an understanding of one or more core regulatory requirements such as GDPR, DORA, internal governance, or relevant compliance standards and industry best practices
- Possess analytical and problem-solving abilities with a skill set for identifying and assessing risks
- Upper-Intermediate English language skills. Knowledge of Nordic languages would be a beneficial addition
- Good communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration within and across teams
We offer:
We will ensure that exact salary offered for you will be based on your qualifications, competencies, professional experience and requirements for the corresponding job function (salary range from 1640 EUR to 2460 EUR gross EUR/monthly).
Your title in job contract will be Specialist – Risk, Associate.