Head of Supplier Risk leading and managing Starling Group's Supplier Risk function to ensure effective supplier risk management. Overseeing team and establishing processes and policies.
Responsibilities
Define and establish the Group’s framework for supplier risk management.
Lead, mentor, and develop the supplier risk team.
Ensure all Group and Bank supplier management activities adhere to relevant law and regulation.
Design and implement the required processes, tooling, data strategy, and team structure for the function
Requirements
Significant, demonstrable experience in Supplier Risk Management.
Proven expertise in Supplier Assurance and Audit processes.
Deep knowledge of key supplier risk domains, including:
IT Security and InfoSec/Cyber Risk
Business Continuity Management (BCM), Operational Resilience & Exit Planning
Concentration Risk
Privacy (e.g., GDPR)
Financial Crime (FinCrime)
Modern Slavery Act compliance
Strong understanding of relevant regulatory and legal requirements (e.g., SS1/21, SS2/21, EBA Outsourcing Guidelines, CTPs, SYSC8, CP17/24, OCIR)
Familiarity with Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) systems and data management
Experience participating in industry fora and working groups
Knowledge of the FS risk agenda
Proven ability in Team Leadership and Development.
Strong influencing skills within a matrix organisational structure.
High level of intelligence and advanced analytical capability.
Excellent analysis and decision-making skills, with the ability to simplify complex issues.
Experience in Business Process Design and improvement.
Exceptional planning and organisation of workload.
Demonstrated Project Management skills.
Benefits
25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
16 hours paid volunteering time a year
Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
Life insurance at 4x your salary
Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care. Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
Generous family-friendly policies
Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks
Access to initiatives like Cycle to Work and Salary Sacrificed Gym partnerships
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