Supplier Risk Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Supplier Risk Manager (Fintech): Supporting the development and implementation of robust business unit supplier risk oversight frameworks with an accent on regulatory compliance and control mitigation. Focus on providing credible risk opinions, engaging with senior leadership, and leveraging predictive analytics to manage emerging risk themes.

Location: Hybrid (must be able to attend one of the designated Risk Hubs in Edinburgh, Leeds, Halifax, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, or Newport for 40% of the time).

Salary: £67,023–£74,470

Company

A major financial services organization committed to building the future of finance through inclusive and agile working environments.

What you will do

• Develop pragmatic relationships with internal stakeholders to serve as a trusted advisor on supplier risk.
• Contribute to the creation and delivery of risk and control oversight plans to ensure compliance with laws, industry standards, and regulations.
• Provide expert risk opinions on notable topics and emerging themes to board-level leadership.
• Represent the organization as an Operational Risk specialist when engaging with regulators and external partners.
• Support oversight of operational continuity and resolution impediments within the second line of defense.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of internal supplier risk with specific knowledge of regulations like OCIR, Ring Fencing, and SS2/21.
• Proven ability to distill complex information into powerful messaging for senior leadership.
• Experience in designing and implementing risk and control oversight plans.
• Effective problem-solving skills with the ability to assimilate various data sources into actionable recommendations.
• Confidence in providing credible advice and challenge to senior business leaders.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of external supplier risk and regulations such as DORA.
• Experience using AI for predictive risk analytics.
• Previous experience working in an agile environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%.
• 30 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Performance-related annual bonus and share schemes.
• Flexible working options including job share, reduced hours, and hybrid arrangements.
• Supportive wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies.