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Leadership Risk Management Monitoring Negotiation Training Architecture

Job Specifications

Technology 3rd Party Risk & Vendor Governance/Assurance Lead

Are you Ready to Lead Technology/Vendor/Third Party Governance, Risk& Assurance for my established Insurance client?

Our Insurance client who are at the forefront of digital and technology major transformation. With strong financial backing and a bold vision for the future, my client is continuing to invest heavilyy in Technology, Data, and Pperational excellence. As a result, my client is looking to build a modern governance and assurance function -- especially those that have strong Third Party Risk & Assurance expertiseto help shape it.
Why This Role Stands Out -You'll be at the heart of a business-wide transformation, working across strategic technology partnerships, cloud service providers, and enterprise software vendors. You'll help design and implement governance frameworks, influence procurement and architecture decisions, and ensure robust oversight across the third-party lifecycle. Whether you've managed vendors directly or provided assurance consultancy, this role offers a platform to grow into broader GRC leadership. We're building a diverse and dynamic team to challenge conventional thinking and create innovative ways of managing third-party risk.
What You'll Be Doing Governance & Frameworks

Develop and maintain third-party risk frameworks aligned with UK and global regulations.
Define supplier tiers, materiality, and control requirements.
Build a third-party risk taxonomy and reference library.Lifecycle Oversight

Lead due diligence, onboarding, monitoring, and exit planning across the third-party lifecycle.
Ensure contract compliance and governance across all supplier engagements.
Conduct deep-dive reviews and sample audits of existing arrangements.Risk & Reporting

Own regulatory and internal reporting for third-party arrangements.
Assess supply chain vulnerabilities and support continuity planning.
Track incidents, non-compliance, and manage post-event reviews.Stakeholder Engagement

Prepare reports for senior leadership and committees.
Maintain audit-ready documentation and knowledge-sharing materials.Learning & Development

Promote awareness and training across the business.
Act as SME for third-party governance in GRC systems.
Stay ahead of industry trends and support team development.Ready to Make an Impact? If you have:

Experience managing technology third-party relationships (especially cloud and software providers)
Strong contract negotiation and regulatory compliance knowledge
A collaborative mindset and a passion for improving governanceThen we want to hear from you.

Apply now for immediate consdieration to be part of a transformation that's reshaping the insurance industry through technology, innovation, and smarter risk management.

About the Company

The AI Performance Company. We work with enterprise teams to monitor, measure, and improve machine learning models for better results across accuracy, explainability, and fairness. We are deeply passionate about building technology to make AI work for everyone. Arthur is an equal opportunity employer and we believe strongly in "front-end ethics": building a sustainable company and industry where strong performance and a positive human impact are inextricably linked. We're hiring! Take a look at our open roles at arthur.a... Know more