3rd Party Management & Resilience Analyst

Cameron Kennedy; England; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

A global banking group in Central London is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist for a hybrid role. You will oversee vendor lifecycle management, including on-boarding, risk assessment, and contract negotiation. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience within financial services and a solid understanding of vendor management principles. This position offers a salary of up to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits. No visa sponsorship is available for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in vendor, contract, procurement or third-party management in financial services.
• Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle processes and associated risks.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-boarding and off-boarding of vendors ensuring compliance.
• Support vendor due diligence and risk assessments.
• Assist with drafting and managing vendor contracts.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract negotiation

Procurement processes

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Job description

Central London (hybrid – 4 days in office)

This is a newly created role with a global banking group, offered on a hybrid basis from its Central London office, paying up to £70,000 plus bonus and benefits. Please note this role does not offer visa sponsorship.

The Opportunity

• Join a well-capitalised, international banking group in a growing London operation, working closely with senior stakeholders in Operations, Risk and Procurement.
• Play a key role in strengthening third-party, outsourcing and vendor oversight across the UK business, with clear visibility to senior management.
• Enjoy a hybrid working pattern from Central London, with a competitive package up to £70,000 + bonus + benefits (no sponsorship available).

The Role

This position sits within the Operational Resilience / Third Party Management function and focuses on the end‑to‑end lifecycle of vendors and outsourced providers. The role combines hands‑on vendor on-boarding and contract management with performance monitoring, risk assessment and continuous improvement of processes. Key areas of responsibility include:

• Managing on-boarding and off-boarding of vendors and suppliers, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to policy and regulatory standards.
• Supporting vendor due diligence and risk assessments, including documentation, approvals and ongoing monitoring of key third parties.
• Assisting with drafting, negotiating and managing vendor contracts, tracking renewals and expiries and ensuring obligations are met.
• Coordinating performance reporting for critical suppliers, tracking SLAs, service quality, costs and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Helping identify sourcing opportunities and supporting tenders to ensure value for money and robust supplier selection.
• Ensuring vendor management practices reflect current regulatory expectations for outsourcing and third‑party risk within financial services.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in vendor, contract, procurement or third‑party management, ideally within banking or broader financial services.
• Strong understanding of vendor lifecycle processes (on-boarding, due diligence, contracting, monitoring, off-boarding) and associated risks.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Comfortable analysing data and MI to track performance, identify trends and support decision‑making on vendor strategy and cost savings.
• Well organised, methodical and able to manage multiple vendors, deadlines and priorities in a controlled, compliant manner.
• Eligibility: Candidates must have current UK right to work; sponsorship will not be provided.

How to Apply

If you have at least a minimum of two years’ vendor or contract management experience in financial services and want to step into a more senior, visible role in the UK operation of a global banking group, please send an up‑to‑date CV outlining your relevant experience.