Third Party Risk Analyst 12 Months FTC

Third Party Risk Analyst - London 12 Months FTC

maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy. From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques we act as the single operator for UK retail payments working in the public interest to ensure safe open innovative and resilient systems.

maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that keep the economy moving processing over 11 billion transactions worth more than 10 trillion each this role you will build practical third party risk experience by working end to end on supplier assurance across systems that millions of people and businesses rely on every day. We are seeking a Third Party Risk Analyst to join our Procurement team on a 12 month fixed term basis reporting to the Senior Third Party Risk Manager and supporting effective risk oversight across critical supplier relationships.

Accountabilities

The role incorporates the following key responsibilities.

• Support end to end execution of supplier assurance reviews including criticality assessment supplier tiering and gap analysis.
• Issue manage and assess Third Party Assurance Questionnaires across key risk domains including cyber security data protection operational resilience and business continuity.
• Evaluate supplier responses and evidence to assess control design and effectiveness documenting findings and residual risk.
• Produce clear Third Party Assurance Reports including issues remediation actions and timelines.
• Act as operational point of contact with suppliers during assurance activity including evidence collection and scheduling.
• Engage internal subject matter experts to validate evidence challenge responses and escalate issues where required.
• Maintain accurate supplier and risk data within the GRC tool and provide first line support to suppliers.
• Monitor the supplier threat landscape using external intelligence and data sources.
• Support commercial managers by ensuring identified risks are addressed tracked and closed.
• Prepare regular functional risk reports that summarise supplier assurance results key risk themes and remediation progress and present clear insights to governance forums to support informed decisions.

Qualifications Skills and Experience

To perform well in this role you will demonstrate the following experience and capabilities.

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field such as risk management business information security procurement or law.
• Understanding of third party risk management and UK regulatory expectations relating to outsourcing and supplier assurance.
• Solid analytical skills with experience performing gap analysis and interpreting technical risk information.
• Experience working in a controls driven environment with governance audit and evidence based assessments.
• Professional certifications are beneficial but not mandatory including CTPRP IRM CRISC CISSP ISO 27001 CIPP/E or CIPS.

Behaviours

At our behaviours are central to who we are and how we operate. They bring our values to life shape our culture and guide how we make decisions collaborate and respond to challenges across the payments ecosystem. All interview processes will assess the following behaviours:

• Listen to Find Win-Wins - Empathy Listening and Understanding
• Influence with Courage - Influence Courage
• Go Horizontal First - Cross Boundary Collaboration
• Take Ownership - Self Development
• Opportunity Mindset - Initiative
• Simplify - Achievement Orientation

Inclusivity

At we value diversity and inclusivity. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the requirements listed. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply regardless of how closely their skills and experience match the requirements. We are committed to supporting accessibility needs and creating a welcoming environment for all employees. Become part of our team and contribute to the creation of an inclusive work environment that values everyones unique input.

Who we are

maintains and develops the UK retail payment systems and standards that are core to the economy being able to function on a day-to-day basis.

From Bacs to Faster Payments and cheques we act as the single operator for all UK retail payments. We put the needs of consumers and businesses at the heart of everything we do working in the public interest to ensure that the systems the country relies on for its banking transactions are safe open innovative and resilient.

Our payment systems underpin the services that enable funds to be transferred between people and 2024 the UKs retail payment systems processed 11 billion transactions worth over 10 trillion through Bacs Direct Credit Direct Debit Faster Payments and cheques and our Current Account Switch Service has facilitated over 9 million switches since its launch in 2013.

Every day individuals and businesses use the services we provide to get their salaries pay their bills and make online and mobile banking payments. Our vision for the future is to enable a vibrant economy with delivering robust payment infrastructure and standards for the benefit of consumers and businesses nationwide.

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Benefits & additional information

• 12% Non-contributory pension
• Discretionary annual bonus
• 30 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance life assurance income protection health cash plan dental insurance Bupa medicals etc
• Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season ticket loan
• Annual fitness subsidy of up to 500 per annum
• Working from home policy - minimum 40% in the office (eg. 2 days in the office over a 5 day working week)

Please note:

• Some of our benefits are only available to colleagues after meeting the requirements of the probationary period.
• employee benefits are not available to contractors and are only available to permanent and fixed-term employees.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type : Contract
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1