Head of Supplier Risk (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Supplier Risk (Fintech): Leading and managing the hirify.global Group's Supplier Risk function with an accent on establishing necessary processes, policies, and ensuring effective, efficient, and compliant management of all supplier risk. Focus on defining the Group’s framework, leading the team, and designing and implementing required processes, tooling, and data strategy.

Location: Onsite in the UK (London, Cardiff, Manchester, Southampton) or Ireland (Dublin).

Company

hirify.global is Britain's first digital bank, focused on fixing banking with fast technology, fair service, and honest values, now also providing a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) proposition through its subsidiary Engine.

What you will do

• Define and establish the Group’s framework for supplier risk management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the supplier risk team.
• Ensure all Group and Bank supplier management activities adhere to relevant law and regulation.
• Design and implement the required processes, tooling, data strategy, and team structure for the function.

Requirements

• Significant and demonstrable experience in Supplier Risk Management, Supplier Assurance, and Audit processes.
• Deep knowledge of key supplier risk domains including IT Security, InfoSec/Cyber Risk, Business Continuity Management, Operational Resilience, Exit Planning, Concentration Risk, Privacy (GDPR), Financial Crime, and Modern Slavery Act compliance.
• Strong understanding of relevant regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., SS1/21, SS2/21, EBA Outsourcing Guidelines, CTPs, SYSC8, CP17/24, OCIR) and the FS risk agenda.
• Proven ability in Team Leadership and Development, strong influencing skills, and advanced analytical capability.
• Demonstrated Project Management skills and experience in Business Process Design and improvement.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus public holiday allowance to take flexibly, an extra day for your birthday, and annual leave increased with length of service, with an option to buy or sell up to five extra days.
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year.
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme, life insurance at 4x your salary, and Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth (including mental health support and cancer care).
• Generous family-friendly policies and Perkbox membership (retail discounts, wellness platform).
• Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships.
• Open, inclusive culture focused on solving real customer problems and doing the right thing, with an openness to discussing flexible working requests.