Head of Third Party Risk Management

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This role is a D position to support the Head of Business Critical Services (BCS) in Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) - to drive development and delivery of a new framework and management of our Outsourced and 3rd party services in line with Policy and regulatory requirements across MUFG EMEA Banking group, and where applicable MUFG Securities international affiliates group.

The opportunity is for an experienced and delivery-focused individual to develop and lead the Third Party Risk Management team within the BCS function.

The role will be responsible for embedding the framework across EMEA to ensure that there is adequate oversight and management of Third-Party Activities through enhanced due diligence and on-going risk assessment of vendors. Collaboration with the vendor stewards and service managers across the business units is key in building out this function across the organisation. Keeping abreast with regulatory changes and ensuring delivery and compliance remains a key focus (i.e. DORA / EBA GL / SS2/21) along with escalation of material issues at the right level to an adequate governance.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

To develop and lead the Third Party Risk Management team within EMEA Finance and responsible for: 

• Lead the implementation of TPRM framework (including Intercompany Agreement) working in conjunction with the various regions and Head Office
• Maintain a robust process and procedural controls to ensure effective TPRM and help with compliance to applicable local rules, laws and regulatory requirements (e.g. DORA, EBA, ESMA, FSA, PRA)
• Implement the target operating model across EMEA offices to include framework roll out, tooling and consistent governance & reporting in line with regulatory expectations across the region
• Lead the program to facilitate Global TPRM establishment in conjunction with other MUFG regions and in alignment to Head Office Policy requirements

• Monitor, identify and implement any new TPRM requirements based on regulations and/or internal

              requirements

• Maintain and contribute to a comprehensive inventory of third parties (working alongside other departments such as Procurement), including risk rating and ongoing monitoring
• Build a robust mechanism for managing Inter-affiliate ensuring consistent templates, storage and adequate governance working with colleagues in tax for applicable recharge
• Build relationships and consult with stakeholders to ensure the business controls and mitigate third party risk effectively to meet regulatory requirements
• Communicate and disseminate TPRM knowledge to build a center of expertise
• Responsible for providing reporting to Audit, Compliance and Risk as and when required and for reporting self-  identified issues and KRIs        
• Act as an ambassador for Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) across the organisation to monitor, mitigate and report on risk from third party relationships especially vendors and clients
• Champion the Third-Party Risk Framework and best practices across the organisation whilst acting as a Centre of Excellence for Third Party Risk in EMEA
• Work with the Operational Resilience teams to ensure our outsourced and 3rd Party services for Important Business Services (IBS) are controlled, monitored and delivered within appetite
• Manage a team of Third-Party Risk Management specialists
   

WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential:

• Experience of leading a Third Party Risk Management function that has demonstrated value through partnership with complex and material vendors
• Demonstrable experience in delivering end to end best practice TPRM for internal and external vendors
• Extensive experience in managing a diverse team, embedding frameworks and creating a leaner operating model
• Ability to influence key stakeholders and bring them along the journey

Preferred:

• Experience of working in a complex matrix global organisation, managing multiple internal and external stakeholders

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Functional / Technical Competencies:

Essential:

• Develop and implement ongoing TPRM process which includes overall oversight, escalation point and single point of contact for Vendor Managers within Business Unit.
• Responsible for benchmarking industry landscape and standards, as well as driving Best Practices
• Establish reporting cadence, data analytics, and produce dashboard reporting and other reporting artifacts to proactively identify emerging risks, issues, or challenges.  
• Provide “On the ground” leadership and support, including coaching on areas of deficiency.
• Develop consistent measurements of TPRM as part of good governance & oversight
• Liaise with Procurement & Vendor Management teams as appropriate to maintain compliance standards and initiate risk assessment as required
• Strong experience in managing internal audit and regulatory requests
• Well versed with first line risks and controls

Preferred:

• 10 years+ Experience of managing change or transformation within Financial Services
• Strong change management skills that drive continual improvement, recognising problems and opportunities and identifying win-win solutions
• Good knowledge of banking and/or investment banking services/global markets products and
• services.
• Strong analytical, writing and Microsoft Office skills

PERSONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Analytical thinker, decision-maker with a focus on action and outcomes, driving for results
• Strong inter personnel skills with the ability to drive engagement and meaning
• Commercially driven and able to thrive in a context of ambiguity by focusing on long term outcomes
• Ability to build and manage long term relationships, balancing different demands and working in collaboration to broker positive outcomes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present strategic and operational activities in a way that is accessible to multiple audiences
• Planning and organisation skills with the ability to manage conflicting demands and prioritise
• A confident approach, with the ability to provide clear direction to your team
• Excellent managerial/leadership experience
• The ability to lead a high performing team
• A strategic approach, with the ability to lead and motivate your team

PERFORMANCE AND DUTIES

The role holder will be assessed in accordance with their employing entity’s performance framework and process with relevant input obtained from the dual hatting entity as relevant.

As duties and responsibilities change, the job description will be reviewed and emended in consultation with the role holder. The role holder will carry out other duties as are within the scope, spirit and purpose of the role as requested by their line manager or Department Head.

We are open to considering flexible working requests in line with organisational requirements.

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