Managing Director ICT Third Party Risk
Meet Our Recruiter
Josh Mooney
About the Role
Managing Director ICT Third Party Risk
Location: Frankfurt
A role that inspires you
Join a complex, internationally active organisation as Managing Director ICT Third Party Risk, taking strategic responsibility for the management and oversight of ICT and technology-related third-party risks. In this senior role, you will work closely with executive stakeholders to strengthen operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and risk governance across critical external service providers.
Key Responsibilities:
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Hold overall responsibility for ICT third-party risk management at group level.
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Define and implement the ICT third-party risk framework, policies, and governance standards.
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Oversee risk assessments, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring of critical technology vendors.
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Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations (e.g. DORA, outsourcing guidelines).
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Advise executive management on third-party risk exposure and mitigation strategies.
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Coordinate cross-functional teams across risk, IT, security, procurement, and legal.
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Oversee incident management, escalation, and remediation related to ICT service providers.
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Drive continuous improvement of third-party risk processes and controls.
Your Profile:
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Degree in IT, risk management, business administration, or a related discipline.
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Extensive experience in ICT third-party risk, outsourcing, operational resilience, or technology risk.
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Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and supervisory expectations.
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Proven experience advising senior management or board-level stakeholders.
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Strategic mindset combined with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
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Fluent English skills; German is an advantage.
What’s on Offer?
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A senior leadership role with high visibility and strategic impact.
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Opportunity to shape group-wide ICT third-party risk governance.
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Close collaboration with executive management and international stakeholders.
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Long-term career perspective within a stable, regulated environment.