Third Party Risk Manager

Third Party Risk Manager

Country: Sweden

Are you an experienced professional with a keen eye for details?

Santander Consumer Bank is looking for a Third Party Risk Manager to join our Nordic Sourcing organisation for a one-year assignment. This role will support our operations across Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland and play an important part in strengthening how we identify, assess, monitor and manage risks across our third-party supplier ecosystem.

As part of the Sourcing team, you will work closely with subject matter experts, business stakeholders and senior management. Together with the Third-Party Risk Management Lead, you will help ensure transparency, regulatory adherence and effective risk mitigation throughout the supplier lifecycle.

To succeed in this role, you are structured, proactive and confident in driving topics forward. You have a strong eye for detail, while also understanding the broader business context. You are comfortable working across different functions, navigating complexity and balancing regulatory requirements with commercial realities.

You enjoy collaborating with others, building trust and creating practical solutions that strengthen governance without adding unnecessary bureaucracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Third-Party Risk Management: Develop, implement, and oversee an effective Third-Party Risk Management framework to identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with external suppliers, vendors, and partners.
• Risk Assessment and Due Diligence: Lead assessment and due diligence processes for potential and existing third-party relationships, ensuring adherence to the company's risk tolerance levels and compliance requirements.
• Contract Review: Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to review and evaluate third-party contracts, identifying risk areas, and ensuring appropriate risk mitigation measures are in place.
• Risk Monitoring and Reporting: Continuously monitor third-party performance and risk exposure, providing regular risk reports and updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Compliance and Policy Enforcement: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, and company policies throughout the third-party relationship lifecycle.
• Relationship Management: Establish and maintain strong working relationships with third-party vendors and partners to facilitate effective communication and risk mitigation efforts.
• Internal Training and Awareness: Conduct training sessions and awareness programs to educate employees and stakeholders on third-party risk management best practices.