Third Party Risk Manager

KPMG Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Third Party Risk Manager to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will have the opportunity to lead audit fieldwork while supervising and mentoring junior staff, ensuring their growth and development. You will be responsible for managing audit delivery and preparing insightful reports for senior management. This position offers a variety of client-facing opportunities and the chance to work within a supportive and growing team. If you are passionate about third-party risk and looking for a role that allows you to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Promotion and growth opportunities

Variety of work and client-facing opportunities

Small growing team with more responsibilities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing third-party risk and audit processes.
• Ability to supervise and coach junior staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planning and execution of audit fieldwork.
• Supervise junior staff and review their audit work.
• Prepare reports for senior management and audit committees.

Skills

Technical knowledge in third-party risk

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience with financial service entities

Education

Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body

Job description

Location: Aberdeen, Birmingham & Other locations

Experience Level: Manager

Type: Full Time

Contract type: Permanent

Base Location: London plus network of 20 offices nationally: KPMG Office Locations

The KPMG Third Party Risk function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across a breadth of areas such as Customer Experience and Digital, Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as a Third Party Risk Manager/Assistant Manager:

• Variety of work and client-facing opportunities
• Small growing team with more responsibilities and impact
• Promotion and growth opportunities

What will you be doing?:

• Conducting the planning and execution of audit fieldwork
• Supervising and coaching junior members of staff to help them realise their full potential
• Reviewing the audit work performed by junior team members
• Project managing the audit delivery, including timelines, team briefings, team supervision, delivery of audit work, and reviews by more senior team members, including Directors and Partners
• Preparing reports to senior management from audited entities and audit committees

What will you need to do it?:

• Technical knowledge in third-party risk
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Experience with financial service entities such as banks, insurers, asset managers, real estate entities or private equity groups
• Professional qualification from a recognised accountancy body

With offices across the UK, we are part of a global network of firms providing Audit, Tax & Law, Consulting, Deal Advisory and Technology Services to diverse clients.

We want you to bring your full self to work - to make this a place where people from every background thrive.

We welcome applications from people who have taken a career break.

We're a member of the Business Disability Forum so please get in touch if you'd like to discuss any adjustments that you might need in the application process - and if you are successful beyond this.