Third Party Technical Risk Assurance Manager

Apex Group

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Third-party technical risk assurance
Dora contractual clauses implementation
Iso/iec 27001:2022 compliance
Apex Group is seeking a Third Party Technical Risk Assurance Manager to lead third-party risk assurance efforts within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, particularly in relation to third-party services and regulatory frameworks

Job Summary

  • The role involves leading the design and operation of a risk-based Third-Party Assurance programme covering due diligence, onboarding, and offboarding for critical ICT vendors.
  • Candidates must ensure compliance with complex regulations including DORA, GDPR, NIST CSF 2.0, and the EU AI Act while managing supplier risk exposure.
  • The position requires presenting decision-ready inputs to the Technology Risk Forum and partnering with legal, procurement, and security engineering teams globally.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Apex Group is seeking a Third Party Technical Risk Assurance Manager to lead third-party risk assurance efforts within the financial services sector. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and stakeholder engagement, particularly in relation to third-party services and regulatory frameworks.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Third-party technical risk assurance
  • DORA contractual clauses implementation
  • ISO/IEC 27001:2022 compliance
  • NIST CSF 2.0 outcomes
  • GDPR DPAs and EU AI Act
  • PCI DSS for payment services
  • Supplier resilience and exit strategies

Nice-to-have

  • Exceptional stakeholder influence skills
  • Executive reporting capabilities
  • Cross-jurisdictional service experience
  • Positive disrupter mindset
  • Regional enablement harmonization

Key Requirements

  • 10–15+ years in third-party technical risk assurance
  • Experience within financial services sector
  • Hands-on knowledge of COBIT governance
  • Expertise in ISO 31000 risk treatment

Work Rights

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