Third Party Risk Specialist Renowned financial services firm 2 days a week in the office We are looking for a Third Party Risk Lead to join a high-performing risk and governance team within a leading financial services organisation. This is an exciting opportunity for a risk professional with 2 to 6 years of experience to step into a lead role focused on shaping and embedding third-party risk management practices across the enterprise. In this role, you'll be instrumental in supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of the firm’s third-party risk frameworks, policies, and processes. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including procurement, compliance, legal, and operational risk to ensure the effective management of third-party risk throughout the supplier lifecycle. Key Responsibilities: Support the design, development, and ongoing refinement of third-party risk frameworks, policies, standards, and procedures. Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure consistent application of third-party risk controls across business units. Provide subject matter input on supplier risk assessments, onboarding processes, and ongoing monitoring activities. Ensure alignment with evolving regulatory requirements and internal risk appetite. Contribute to governance reporting, audit responses, and internal risk forums by providing accurate and timely insights. Champion a culture of risk awareness and help build organisational capability through training and knowledge sharing. Skills & Experience Required: 2–6 years of experience in third-party risk, operational risk, supplier governance, or a related area within the financial services industry. Practical experience supporting the development and maintenance of risk frameworks, policies, and processes. Strong knowledge of third-party risk domains such as due diligence, risk scoring, contract risk terms, ongoing monitoring, and regulatory compliance. Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to influence at various levels. Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex risk data and provide clear, actionable recommendations. Familiarity with financial services regulatory requirements (e.g. FCA, PRA, EBA) relating to outsourcing and third-party risk is a plus.