Specialist Governance in Third Party Risk

Specialist Governance - Third Party Risk
Location: Frankfurt

Our client is seeking a Governance Specialist to manage third-party relationships, including outsourcing and ICT providers, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal requirements. This role involves risk assessment, control implementation, and ongoing monitoring across an international landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and maintain third-party risk management policies and strategies aligned with regulatory standards.
• Collaborate with international teams and address requirements from global supervisory authorities.
• Manage data quality and reporting to support regulatory compliance and decision-making.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of global third-party risk processes and related IT tools.
• Ensure process compliance through regular controls and audits.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders to maintain smooth interfaces.
• Advise business partners on process implementation and best practices.
• Identify and recommend process optimisations based on feedback and analysis.

Your Profile:

• Completed commercial, business administration, technical training, or equivalent degree.
• Strong process orientation with the ability to handle and analyse complex data sets.
• Proficient in office tools, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, customer focus, and problem-solving ability.
• Experience in risk management, regulatory compliance, and oversight of service relationships.
• Fluent in German and proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Self-driven, quality-conscious, able to prioritize under pressure.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills.