Risk Manager to Third Party Risk Management Services (TPRMS) within Group & Business Services | SEB, Stockholm
Stockholm
Chief Operating Officer – Group & Business Services /
Audit, Risk, Compliance & Legal /
Hybrid
Are you passionate about risk management and looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? SEB is seeking a dedicated and experienced Third Party Risk Manager to join our newly established Third Party Risk Management Services team.
Since SEB was founded in 1856, our focus on customers and long-term relationships has been at the heart of our success. We aim to drive positive change by providing capital to help everyone reach their goals and accelerate progress towards a sustainable tomorrow. As a leading financial services group in northern Europe, we'll help you grow and empower you to take on more responsibility to create a real difference. Welcome to SEB!
About the role:
As a Third Party Risk Manager, you will ensure the effective implementation and execution of SEB's Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework. You will conduct risk reviews and assessments, monitor third-party risk exposure, and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance our third-party risk management processes. The centralised function is currently being established which means this is a unique opportunity to be part of shaping the future of our TPRMS function. You will report to the Head of TPRMS.
Among other responsibilities, you will work with:
- Implement oversight and monitoring processes to ensure compliance with governance frameworks.
- Collaborate with arrangement owners to ensure consistent application of TPRM lifecycle processes across SEB.
- Conduct and oversee risk assessments, monitoring, and due diligence processes for all third-party arrangements.
- Coordinate with arrangement owners to implement and validate the risk-tiering framework and methodology.
- Analyze third-party risk trends to support strategic mitigation planning.
- Provide operational insights and feedback to ensure metrics reflect the realities of third-party risk assessments and monitoring.
- Manage incident escalation and reporting processes, coordinating with arrangement owners for resolution.
- Develop and maintain robust continuity and exit plans for critical third-party arrangements.
- Define operational requirements for OneTrust configurations in collaboration with the Business Development team.
- Ensure third parties develop, maintain, and test Business Continuity Plans (BCPs) and Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs) for critical arrangements.
- Guide arrangement owners in developing and validatingexit strategies for ICT and Non-ICT providers.
- Report on continuity and exit risks to TPRMS and governance bodies.
- Aggregate and report risks related to arrangements supporting Critical or Important Functions.
- Conduct detailed assessments of concentration risks and breaches.
To thrive in this role, we believe you have:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., CTPRP, CISM, CRMA, CBCP) are a plus.
- 5-7 years of experience in third-party risk management or operational risk.
- Proven experience in risk assessments, due diligence, and monitoring.
- Hands-on experience in lifecycle management of ICT and non-ICT arrangements.
- Familiarity with BCP, DRP, and exit strategy development.
- Experience with risk management platforms like OneTrust or similar tools.
- Strong analytical skills and ability to develop continuity and exit strategies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills.
- Effective communication for reporting risks and incidents.
- Adaptability to regulatory and organizational changes.
What we offer
- An opportunity to be a part of a newly established team and be part of deciding the strategy for the team’s mission to strengthen SEB’s third-party risk management practices.
- An empowering and dynamic work environment where you can drive continuous improvements in the TPRM process and framework to ensure compliance and resilience.
- Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth within a leading financial institution.
- Hybrid work model, meaning remote work is possible up to 2 days/week and attractive compensation and access to SEB staff banking with exclusive benefits.
Do you want to be part of SEB?
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.
Apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter that highlights your relevant skills and experience and how they align with the role.
Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application today, but no later than 2025-04-03. If you have questions about the position, please contact Isabel Ringsby, Head of Third PartyRisk Management Services via email at isabel.ringsby@seb.se.
We look forward to your application!
If you know someone who would be a great fit for this role, please share this opportunity with them.
Please be aware that our final candidates undergo background checks, a process that includes for example identity control, verification of qualifications, credit checks, company engagements and criminal records checks. In some cases, we also apply random drug checks.
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