In this role you will

• Support the design, maintenance, and enhancement of HBCE third party risk management standards, methodologies, and oversight approach, aligned to Group frameworks
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to ensure regulatory expectations are reflected in HBCE processes, including EBA Guidelines and DORA
• Facilitate HBCE Third Party Risk governance, including preparing materials, Management Information, and action tracking for the HBCE Third Party Oversight Committee, and escalating key issues for remediation where required.
• Monitor third party risk management activities across HBCE to ensure operation within risk appetite/tolerance, identifying themes, control gaps, and systemic issues
• Deliver independent Oversight and Quality Assurance, including supporting and executing adherence reviews and testing plans to validate compliance with third party risk management frameworks and evidence standards
• Support regulatory and audit engagement, including coordination of responses and evidence for reviews/inspections (including preparation activity for ECB onsite inspection), and tracking remediation to closure.
• Collaborate with Business, Functions and entity stakeholders to embed third party risk requirements into business-as-usual processes and support continuous improvement initiatives

You should apply if you have

• Demonstrated experience in third party risk management, operational risk, or related disciplines within the financial service sector
• Good understanding of regulatory requirements and risk management frameworks, including awareness of EBA Guidelines and DORA expectations as applicable to third party risk
• Experience supporting governance, oversight reporting, and audit/regulatory responses (evidence management, issue tracking, remediation follow-up)
• Continuous improvement mindset with a practical focus on strengthening real risk outcomes
• Very good communication skills, especially in English, to explain complex regulatory topics to the business lines

Even if you feel you do not meet 100% of our qualifications, we encourage you to apply, if you believe this role is right for you.