Third-Party Risk Manager

Role Description The Third-Party Risk Manager will oversee the assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks associated with vendors, partners, and other external service providers. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, reviewing contracts and service-level agreements, maintaining third-party risk registers, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and relevant regulations. The role involves collaborating with finance, operations, and compliance teams to implement risk controls, track remediation activities, and prepare periodic reports for management. The Third-Party Risk Manager will also develop and refine frameworks and procedures for onboarding, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring of third parties. This is a part-time hybrid role based in Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates, with a combination of on-site work and some work-from-home flexibility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in third-party risk management, vendor management, or enterprise risk management.
• Strong skills in risk assessment, due diligence, and control design for third-party relationships.
• Ability to review and interpret contracts, service-level agreements, and compliance documentation.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to financial services and SME support environments.
• Proficiency in using spreadsheets, databases, or risk management tools to track and report risks.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with attention to detail.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk information to diverse stakeholders.
• Proven ability to work independently in a hybrid environment and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, risk management, economics, or a related field; professional certifications in risk or compliance are an advantage.
• Interest in SME development and financial literacy, and alignment with the company’s mission of empowering business owners.