Third Party Risk Assistant Manager

TN United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Third Party Risk Assistant Manager to join their dynamic Financial Services Technology Risk Consulting team. In this pivotal role, you will engage in consulting projects focused on Third Party Risk Management, advising clients on enhancing their processes and operating models. Your ability to communicate structured solutions to complex problems and build constructive relationships will be essential. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative TPRM offerings while working alongside a collaborative team dedicated to continuous improvement and client success.

Qualifications

• Experience in TPRM development and implementation.
• Understanding of risk management principles tailored to client organizations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the TPRM team to deliver consulting services.
• Assist clients in enhancing their TPRM processes and technologies.

Skills

Third Party Risk Management (TPRM)

Risk Management Principles

Stakeholder Management

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Compliance Knowledge

Regulatory Knowledge (UK and EU)

Education

Degree or Master's Qualification

Job description

The Financial Services Technology Risk Consulting team is focused on providing consultancy, advice, and assurance on our clients' technology risks and controls. The market is evolving rapidly, embracing digital innovation. We are expanding our team to advise clients on emerging and legacy technology risks and controls, including project and programme risk, operational resilience, technology risk and control, regulatory impacts, and third-party risk management, all supported by analytics. Our work involves consulting projects focused on risk and control assurance, as well as collaboration with 2nd and 3rd lines of defense.

As a Third Party Risk Assistant Manager, you will work on Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) client consulting projects, primarily within the financial services sector.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with Managers, Senior Managers, and the wider TPRM team to deliver consulting services to clients in the Financial Services sector.
2. Assist in advising clients on enhancing their TPRM processes, operating models, and technologies, and support the implementation of recommendations.
3. Communicate well-structured solutions to complex problems.
4. Build constructive relationships across teams, functions, countries, and cultures.
5. Contribute to the development and maturation of KPMG's TPRM offerings in collaboration with other departments.

The Person:

• Values continuous personal and team development.
• Helps others understand how their work contributes to engagement and organizational success.
• Encourages self-belief and confidence in others.
• Seeks to understand others' motivations.
• Supports others in making courageous decisions.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience in TPRM development and implementation.
• Understanding of risk management principles tailored to client organizations.
• Ability to manage diverse stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Project management experience across various client projects.
• Analytical skills and adaptability.
• Ability to identify value-adding opportunities for clients.
• Experience in Compliance or Risk Management functions is preferred.
• Knowledge of UK and European regulatory requirements related to TPRM is preferred.
• Degree or Master's qualification is preferred.