About the Opportunity Job Type: Permanent Application Deadline: 30 April 2025 Job Description Title Senior third party vendor and outsourcing manager Department Supplier Oversight Germany Location Kronberg, Germany Reports To Associate Director Supplier Oversight Germany Level Snr Mgr We’re proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together - and supporting each other - all over the world. So, join our Supplier Oversight team and feel like you’re part of something bigger. About your team The German Supplier Oversight function on the one hand coordinates the collaboration of the respective teams with the business to ensure the continuous compliance of their systems/procedures/processes with the relevant legal, contractual, and internal / external regulations and requirements and on the other hand ensures an adequate vendor management of our external suppliers. About your role As a Third Party Vendor and Outsourcing Manager, your primary responsibility is to oversee and monitor the goods, services, or activities provided by our most critical third-party partners and any risk arising. Your role involves ensuring compliance with our outsourcing and third-party policies, as well supporting the local vendor managers. Additionally, you will collaborate with dedicated 2nd line of defense functions to support the aim of strengthening Operational Resilience throughout. This includes: To establish, manage and support the development, implementation and embedding of third-party vendor and outsourcing management policies and the supplier management framework within the business under consideration of regulatory impacts (e.g. MaRisk/DORA/EBA) To oversee the relationships with the critical third-party vendors along the vendor lifecycle including supporting the 1st line of defense colleagues in regular trainings, governance controlling reviews, supplier monitoring and controlling activities and regular/ad-hoc assessments Support the onboarding processes of third parties, ensuring due diligence and necessary approvals To design and implement monitoring and reporting processes for various groups and internal Committees To complete required reporting on supplier performance and third-party risks To collaborate with Business Process Owners to produce Exit Plans and align to strategy Monitor third-party relationships, identify risks, and coordinate mitigation efforts with SME’s About you You’ll succeed because you have: University degree in Business Administration, Economics, Law, Business Management, or related field of study A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in outsourcing and third party risk management practices Proven commercial experience in the area of supplier/vendor/outsourcing management Knowledge and understanding of regulatory outsourcing and third party risk management requirements Ability to build relationships and trust internally and externally Hands-on-mentality Understanding of Operational Resilience and vendor related regulatory requirements Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience of business process workflows Ability to manage time, meet deadlines and prioritise Excellent communication skills and it is in your nature to find pragmatic solutions Ability to present your findings on a high-level and report these to all stakeholders on a cross functional level Confidence when it comes to challenging existing processes and supporting your arguments with backed-up reasoning Fluent German and English language skills required Passion to continuously drive the bank for more efficiency Feel rewarded For starters, we’ll offer you a comprehensive benefits package. We’ll value your wellbeing and support your development. And we’ll be as flexible as we can about where and when you work – finding a balance that works for all of us. It’s all part of our commitment to making you feel motivated by the work you do and happy to be part of our team. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com. For more about our work, our approach to dynamic working and how you could build your future here, visit careers.fidelityinternational.com. Please note we are committed to providing equal opportunities to all candidates, regardless of background or identity. We value diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive and contribute with their unique skills.