Senior Third-Party Risk Consultant

Northern Trust; Limerick; On-site; EUR 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Trust seeks a Senior Third-Party Risk Consultant to monitor compliance with risk programs, including intercompany and third-party lifecycle controls. You will lead small projects, advise management, and improve processes across IT, operations, and legal domains to mitigate risk.

You will collaborate with partners across regions, interpreting policies and training staff while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of third-party risk management and related regulatory compliance.
• Understanding of risk management concepts and financial services practices.
• Ability to communicate complex risk information clearly to stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee adherence to Third-Party Risk policy and standards.
• Provide oversight to program requirements and risk taxonomy alignment.
• Review policies, procedures, and regulatory compliance for accuracy.
• Identify significant risk scenarios and guide policy development.
• Lead small projects or workstreams with mentoring for junior staff.
• Engage with regulators and auditors as needed.

Skills

Third-Party risk management

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in audit/risk/compliance or related

Job description

Northern Trust seeks a Senior Third-Party Risk Consultant to monitor compliance with risk programs, including intercompany and third-party lifecycle controls. You will lead small projects, advise management, and improve processes across IT, operations, and legal domains to mitigate risk.

You will collaborate with partners across regions, interpreting policies and training staff while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.