We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Supplier Risk and Assurance Officer to join our Procurement team. This role is critical in ensuring third party risk frameworks and policies are complied with.You'll be responsible for understanding and tracking risks and completing due diligence and assurance activities across third-party relationships and ensuring that our suppliers meet compliance and performance standards. A key part of the role involves leading the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) process, which includes testing how well our risk controls are working within Procurement and other areas of the business.Communication is key, as you'll work with a range of stakeholders, respond to queries about third-party risk, and suggest practical solutions to improve how risks are managed.This is a great opportunity to join a supportive team, work flexibly, and make a real impact on how we manage supplier risks. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.Our benefits include:
28 days holiday a year plus bank holidays and a holiday buy/sell scheme
Annual discretionary bonus scheme
Personal pension with matched contributions
Life assurance (6 times annual salary)
Location: We operate on a team led hybrid approach with at least 1 day a week in the Coventry & / or Manchester officeFind out more about the fantastic benefits of joining Coventry Building Society .We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicationsAbout youTo be successful in this role it's essential you have:
Strong understanding of the regulatory environment informing Third Party Risk activity.
The ability to create accurate meaningful reports and management of logs, reports and folders relating to Third Party Risk
Has demonstrable experience of risk management specifically documenting risk and controls, assessing controls, logging events and on-going monitoring of the enterprise risk management framework.
Experience of assessing supplier compliance to Policy and recommending where necessary mitigating actions.
Proven ability to work across specialist teams to leverage their subject matter expertise in the assessment and management of risk.
Proficient in MS Office including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint
Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills with the ability to build positive working relationships at all levels
Excellent written, verbal communication and presentational skills
To work well in a fast-paced environment and have good organisation skills to deliver to deadlines
Desirable experience will be:
Visio preferred
About usWe're one of the largest building societies in the UK and we share a mutual goal across our branches and our offices to improve the lives of others.We're officially recognised as a 'Great Place to Work' and our benefits go beyond basic pay, with a discretionary bonus scheme, a culture of reward and recognition and comprehensive support for wellbeing.At the beginning of the year, The Co-operative Bank officially became part of our Group. Together, we have shared values and an ethical approach towards our members, customers, and colleagues.We're serious about equality, of race, age, faith, disability, and sexual orientation and we celebrate diversity. By working together, we know you'll build more than just a career with us.All together, better.Flexibility and why it mattersWe understand the need for flexibility, so wherever possible, we'll consider alternative working patterns. Have a chat with us before you apply to see what the possibilities are for this role.Proud to be a Disability Confident Committed EmployerWe're proud to offer an interview or assessment to every disabled applicant who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies. As part of the application process, disabled applicants can opt in for the Disability Confident Interview Scheme. If there are ever occasions where it is not practicable to interview all candidates that meet the essential criteria, such as when we receive a high number of applications, we commit to interviewing disabled candidates who best meet the minimum essential and desirable criteria.LocationCoventryCheck out our latest rolesNeed help?
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Coventry Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (firm reference number 150892 www.fca.org.uk). Coventry Building Society. Principal Office: Coventry House, Harry Weston Road, Binley, Coventry, West Midlands CV3 2TQ.
