Senior Third-Party Risk Specialist

Mistral

Paris

Sur place

EUR 90 000 - 120 000

Plein temps

14 jours+

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Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

Retirement plans

Relocation support

Wellness programs

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Résumé du poste

Mistral is seeking a Senior Third-Party Risk Specialist to identify, assess and mitigate risks from vendors, partners, and subcontractors. You will work with Legal, Procurement, Security and Operations to embed robust risk management across the business and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will lead due diligence, audits, and contractual reviews, and stay ahead of evolving standards like GDPR, NIS2, and the Cyber Resilience Act while maintaining thorough documentation and training for

Qualifications

7+ years in third-party risk management, cybersecurity compliance, information security governance, or related field.
Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance programs, certification processes, or external audits.
Practical knowledge of standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST SP 800-53, or regulations like NIS2, DORA, GDPR.
Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies (e.g., EBIOS RM, ISO 27005).
Familiarity with regulations such as NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act, LPM, or DORA.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with ability to manage documentation.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively across technical, legal, commercial, and operational teams.
Professional proficiency in English; French proficiency is a plus.

Responsabilités

Identify, assess, and mitigate risks with third parties (vendors, partners, subcontractors).
Embed proactive third-party risk management into business processes with Legal, Procurement, Security, and Operations.
Digitally document assessments, decisions, and actions for audits and compliance.
Lead training and guidance on third-party risk issues for internal teams.
Monitor regulatory evolution (NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act, GDPR) and adjust the framework accordingly.

Connaissances

7+ years experience in TPRM

Cybersecurity compliance

ISO 27001 / SOC 2

NIS2 / DORA / GDPR

Risk assessment methods

English proficiency

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Collaborative work across teams

French proficiency (a plus)

Description du poste

About Mistral

Mistral provides full-stack AI solutions: from frontier models to developer tools, applications, and compute. We partner with enterprises tackling the hardest problems—across high-stakes industries like finance, manufacturing, defense, healthcare, and the public sector—co-creating customized AI systems that they can run on their terms. We are a dynamic, collaborative team passionate about AI and its potential to transform society. Our diverse workforce thrives in competitive environments and is committed to driving innovation. Our teams are distributed between Europe, North America, Asia and the Middle East. We are creative, low-ego and team-spirited.

Role summary

As a Senior Third-Party Risk Specialist, you will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with third parties (vendors, partners, subcontractors, etc.) at Mistral. You will play a pivotal role in safeguarding our assets, data, and reputation by ensuring that our third-party relationships adhere to the highest standards of security, compliance, and resilience. You will work closely with Legal, Procurement, Security, and Operational teams to embed a proactive third-party risk management approach into our business processes.

What you will do

Develop and manage the third-party risk management program: Design, implement, and maintain a structured framework for identifying, assessing, and monitoring risks associated with third parties (vendors, partners, service providers, etc.).
Conduct third-party assessments and audits: Perform due diligence, compliance assessments, security audits, and contractual reviews to ensure third parties meet our requirements and regulatory obligations (e.g., GDPR, NIS2, DORA).
Collaborate with internal teams: Work with Procurement, Legal, Security, and Operations teams to integrate third-party risk requirements into vendor selection, negotiation, and monitoring processes.
Manage incidents and non-compliance: Identify and address gaps or incidents related to third parties, coordinating corrective actions and ensuring follow-up until resolution.
Raise awareness and train stakeholders: Develop and deliver training and guidance to educate internal teams on third-party risk issues and their responsibilities.
Maintain robust documentation: Document assessments, decisions, and actions related to third-party risk management, ensuring traceability for internal and external audits.
Monitor regulatory and standards evolution: Stay updated on changes in regulations (e.g., NIS2, Cyber Resilience Act, GDPR) and standards (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, ISO 27036) impacting third-party risk management, and propose adjustments to the internal framework.
Optimize tools and processes: Contribute to the continuous improvement of tools (e.g., third-party risk management platforms) and methodologies to enhance the program's effectiveness.
Align with broader resilience strategy: Ensure the third-party risk management program supports the company's overall cybersecurity and compliance objectives.
Contract redlining and negotiation skills: Ability to review, edit, and negotiate contractual terms to align with security and compliance requirements.

About you

7+ years in third-party risk management, cybersecurity compliance, information security governance, or a related field.
Experience supporting cybersecurity compliance programs, certification processes, or external audits.
Practical knowledge of standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST SP 800-53, or regulations like NIS2, DORA, GDPR.
Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies (e.g., EBIOS RM, ISO 27005).
Familiarity with cybersecurity regulations such as NIS2, the Cyber Resilience Act, LPM, or DORA.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage documentation and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work collaboratively across technical, legal, commercial, and operational teams.
Professional proficiency in English; French proficiency is a plus.

What we offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being, growth, and work-life balance.