Outsourcing Manager / Third-Party Risk Manager (m/f/d)
Requirements
Several years of experience in Outsourcing Management, Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Vendor Governance, Operational Risk, Compliance, Audit, or a related function.
Experience within a regulated financial services environment such as banking, insurance, asset management, fintech, or payment services.
Strong understanding of outsourcing and third-party risk frameworks.
Working knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to outsourcing, operational resilience, and third-party risk management, including DORA and MaRisk.
Experience conducting outsourcing risk assessments, due diligence reviews, controls, monitoring activities, and governance reviews.
Familiarity with vendor management, service provider oversight, and risk mitigation processes.
Understanding of audit requirements, regulatory expectations, and control frameworks.
Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders including Risk, Compliance, Legal, Procurement, Technology, and Business teams.
Strong analytical, organisational, and communication skills.
Fluent German and English.
Preferred Background
Experience supporting internal or external audits, regulatory inspections, or remediation programmes.
Exposure to operational resilience, ICT risk, cloud outsourcing, or vendor governance initiatives.
Experience maintaining outsourcing inventories, registers, or related governance documentation.
Academic background in Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, Finance, Compliance, Audit, or a related discipline.
Key Responsibilities
Act as a central point of contact for outsourcing and third-party risk matters.
Oversee the outsourcing lifecycle, including due diligence, risk assessments, onboarding, monitoring, and ongoing oversight.
Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of outsourcing and third-party risk frameworks.
Ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements, including DORA and MaRisk.
Conduct controls, reviews, and monitoring activities across outsourced arrangements and service providers.
Maintain relevant governance documentation, reporting, and management information.
Support audit engagements, regulatory reviews, and remediation activities.
Collaborate with business, risk, compliance, legal, procurement, and technology stakeholders.
Contribute to operational resilience and third-party governance initiatives.
What's on Offer
Broad exposure to outsourcing, operational resilience, governance, and regulatory initiatives.
Competitive compensation package and long-term development opportunities.
High visibility role with significant stakeholder interaction and impact.
