- Company Name
- Women in Tech UK
- Job Title
- Head of Supplier Risk
- Job Description
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**Job Title:** Head of Supplier Risk
**Role Summary:**
Lead and oversee the Starling Group’s Supplier Risk function, developing and implementing a comprehensive framework to manage supplier-related risks across the organization. Drive continuous improvement of processes, tools, and data strategy while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
**Expectations:**
- Deliver a robust, scalable supplier risk management framework aligned with Group strategy.
- Maintain governance and oversight of all supplier risk activities, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory obligations.
- Mentor and develop a high-performing supplier risk team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Define and implement the Group’s supplier risk framework, including policies, processes, and tooling.
- Lead, coach, and develop the supplier risk team.
- Ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and industry standards (e.g., SS1/21, SS2/21, EBA Outsourcing Guidelines, SYSC8, CP17/24).
- Design and manage data strategy and third‑party risk management (TPRM) systems.
- Conduct supplier assurance and audit processes for IT security, business continuity, concentration, privacy, financial crime, and modern slavery compliance.
- Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to integrate supplier risk considerations into broader risk, compliance, and operational resilience strategies.
**Required Skills:**
- Extensive experience in supplier risk management, including supplier assurance and audit.
- Deep knowledge of key risk domains: IT Security/InfoSec, BCM/Operational Resilience, Concentration Risk, GDPR, FinCrime, Modern Slavery Act.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements (SS1/21, SS2/21, EBA Guidelines, SYSC8, CP17/24, OCIR).
- Proficiency with TPRM systems and data management.
- Strong leadership, team development, and influencing skills within a matrix organization.
- Advanced analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
- Experience in business process design, improvement, and project management.
**Required Education & Certifications:**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Relevant professional certifications (e.g., CTP, RIMS‑Risk, GRC, or equivalent) are a plus.