Risk Management Analyst - #2120074

Are you experienced in supplier risk, compliance, or information security? We're looking for a Third-Party Assurance Analyst to help assess and manage security and privacy risks across our supplier network, ensuring compliance, reducing risk, and protecting critical business services.
What you'll be doing:

• Assess new and existing suppliers for security and privacy risks
• Review questionnaires, evidence, and contracts to identify gaps and controls
• Support supplier onboarding, renewals, and ongoing assurance activities
• Track remediation actions and risk mitigation plans
• Escalate key risks and provide clear recommendations to stakeholders
• Support assurance activities for mergers & acquisitions (M&A)
• Work closely with Security, Privacy, Risk, and Compliance teams

What we're looking for:

• Experience in supplier assurance, risk management, compliance, or audit
• Understanding of third-party risk and data protection requirements
• Knowledge of ISO 27001, ISO 27701, NIST, or similar frameworks
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to assess controls and present findings clearly
• Relevant certifications (CISA, CRISC, CIPP/E) desirable

What's in it for you?

• Work within a collaborative security and compliance function
• Exposure to complex supplier, regulatory, and client environments
• Opportunity to influence risk decisions and improve assurance processes

Please note: SC Clearance will be required for longer-term appointments due to the sensitivity of information handled.

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