Third-Party Oversight Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm seeks a skilled Third-Party Oversight Specialist for a 6-month temporary assignment to enhance supplier governance. This role involves ensuring regulatory compliance and risk management, contributing significantly to the procurement function. Ideal candidates have a strong procurement background and experience in regulated sectors.

Qualifications

• Experience in regulated environments, particularly in financial services.
• Strong understanding of risk management and supplier compliance.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Enhance and maintain the Supplier Management Framework.
• Provide expert support on supplier risk and governance.
• Monitor regulatory developments impacting procurement activity.

Skills

Procurement knowledge

Risk management

Third-party governance

Stakeholder management

Analytical mindset

Job description

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dartford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

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Job Description:

We’re looking for a skilled Third-Party Oversight Specialist to strengthen procurement and supplier governance capabilities within a fast-paced, regulated financial services business.

This is a 6-month temporary assignment.

In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring third-party management processes meet regulatory standards, align with risk appetite, and enable the business to grow responsibly through external partnerships.

Your key responsibilities:

• Enhance and maintain the Supplier Management Framework in line with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Provide expert support on supplier risk, governance, and assurance to procurement teams and business stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory developments (e.g., outsourcing, third-party risk) and assess their impact on procurement activity.
• Help drive policy compliance across the supplier lifecycle, from onboarding to exit.
• Produce actionable reporting and insights on supplier risk and performance.
• Contribute to training and knowledge-sharing to upskill teams on third-party oversight.

What you’ll bring:

• Strong understanding of procurement within a regulated environment
• Experience working in a regulated environment, particularly in financial services or banking
• Strong understanding of risk management, third-party governance, and assurance processes
• Experience with supplier risk and compliance frameworks
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• A proactive, analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Ability to work across functions and influence best practice
• Knowledge of financial services regulations

Why it matters:

Third-party partnerships are critical to our clients' success. This role ensures they engage suppliers responsibly, manage risk effectively, and stay ahead of regulatory expectations — all while enabling our procurement function to deliver real value.

Ready to make an impact in financial procurement? Apply now.

For a full job description, contact Carrie on 01224 965506.