Third Party Risk & Performance Specialist

AXA UK; Bristol; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in financial services seeks a Third Party Risk & Performance Specialist to minimize third-party risks and support procurement processes. The role offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and various benefits aimed at enhancing employee wellbeing and job satisfaction. Candidates should possess strong stakeholder management and data analysis skills. Flexible working arrangements are supported, fostering an inclusive environment.

Benefits

14% pension scheme

29 days holiday plus bank holidays

Discount on Aviva products

Free Aviva shares

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven track record in planning and analysis.
• Experience in developing Third Party Risk Management Policies.
• Ability to influence and manage expectations.

Responsibilities

• Minimize third-party risk across the organization.
• Maintain Procurement and Outsourcing Standards.
• Deliver performance reporting to stakeholders.

Skills

Data analysis

Stakeholder management

Risk governance methodologies

Communication

Tools

SAP-Ariba

Job description

Third Party Risk & Performance Specialist – Salary circa £55,000 (DOE)

Are you someone who is passionate about minimising third-party risk and driving risk oversight within a dynamic procurement environment? Do you love to collaborate with stakeholders and partner with them to ensure regulatory compliance? If so, this role might be perfect for you!

A bit about the job:

This is a great opportunity for someone ready to take on the challenge of minimising third-party risk across the Aviva Group. You will be responsible for maintaining and embedding Aviva’s Procurement and Outsourcing Business Standard and delivering fit-for-purpose Group Procurement performance reporting to stakeholders. You will join the Group Procurement team, supporting the Group Procurement Director and Senior Leadership Team (SLT) with essential reporting and stakeholder engagement.

Skills and experience we’re looking for:

• Deep understanding of Third Party Risk and Governance methodologies and their application, along with a proven track record in planning, data analysis, and attention to detail.
• Experience in the development and maintenance of Third Party Risk Management Policies, Standards, and Frameworks in Financial Services is desirable.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including communication & relationship management, with the ability to influence and manage expectations at all levels of the organisation.
• Experience in data analysis, MI production, Procurement Systems (e.g SAP-Ariba), and the ability to present complex information clearly and straightforwardly.
• Ability to deliver appropriate actions and responses that balance risk, financial exposure, reputation, supplier relationships, and stakeholder requirements.

What you’ll get for this role:

Our purpose — with you today, for a better tomorrow — is a promise we make to our colleagues too. One way we live up to that promise is by investing in you. We have many benefits to offer as an Aviva colleague.

• Salary circa £55,000 (depending on location, skills, experience, and qualifications)
• Bonus opportunity - 10% of annual salary. Actual amount depends on your performance and Aviva’s.
• Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on your contributions.
• 29 days holiday plus bank holidays, with options to buy or sell up to 5 days.
• Up to 40% discount on Aviva products, and other retailer discounts.
• Up to £1,200 of free Aviva shares per year through our Matching Share Plan and share in the success of Aviva with our Save As You Earn scheme.
• Supportive policies including parental and carer’s leave.
• Flexible benefits including sustainability options such as cycle to work.
• Opportunity to make a difference through our Aviva Communities and use your 3 paid volunteering days to help others.
• Focus on wellbeing with support and tools available.

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Aviva is for everyone:

We’re inclusive and welcome everyone. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply. We support flexible working arrangements, including part-time and job shares.

We adapt locations, hours, and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people work around 50% of their time in the office, combining flexibility with collaboration.

To learn more about working at Aviva, visit here.

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