Outsourcing Manager
Who We Are
We are a dynamic and growing financial institution, backed by the strength and stability of a respected business conglomerate. With our headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, we specialize in various banking services including Corporate, Retail, Private Banking, Treasury, and Correspondent Banking.
What We Offer
- Career Growth: Wide-ranging training programs to enhance your expertise and professional development.
- Hybrid & Flexible Work: Enjoy a work-life balance with remote work options.
- Supportive Team Culture: Work in a collaborative and friendly international environment.
- Top Location: Be part of Frankfurt's financial hub.
- Perks & Benefits: Meal benefits and a Deutschland Ticket for every employee.
What Are We Looking For?
We seek an experienced professional to oversee and manage the outsourced services of the bank, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks and alignment with business objectives. The role requires strategic and detail-oriented knowledge of German banking regulations, including MaRisk and EBA. The candidate should also possess skills in third-party management, risk assessment, and regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and manage outsourced services to ensure performance, efficiency, and alignment with regulatory requirements.
- Maintain an inventory of outsourced activities and service providers.
- Establish and oversee contractual agreements, ensuring clear SLAs, KPIs, exit strategies, and compliance requirements.
- Conduct periodic performance reviews and manage relationships with service providers.
- Provide support for ongoing Risk Management activities as needed.
Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management
- Ensure full compliance with MaRisk and other relevant regulations such as EBA Guidelines on outsourcing arrangements.
- Collaborate with business units and third parties.
- Scrutinize regulatory changes in relation to outsourcing and perform risk assessments on outsourced activities, performing materiality analysis, and identifying and mitigating potential risks.
- Develop and maintain a robust risk management framework for outsourced services.
Audit, Documentation & Reporting
- Prepare detailed reports on outsourcing activities for internal stakeholders and regulators.
- Pursue comprehensive documentation of outsourcing processes, audits, and compliance checks.
Incident & Contingency Planning
- Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external outsourcing-related queries.
- Develop exit strategies for potential disruptions in outsourced services.
Qualifications and Requirements for Candidates
- Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Mathematics, or related fields. A Master's degree (MBA or MSc) in Finance, or a related field/discipline is preferred, but not obligatory.
- Professional Experience:
- Outsourcing & Risk Manager: 5+ years in outsourcing, banking compliance, and risk management.
- Outsourcing & Risk Specialist: 2-5 years in the same fields.
- Languages: Fluency in both written and spoken English and German. Knowing other languages is also a plus.
Join Our Team - Navigate Your Path!
Are you ready to advance your career with a leading financial institution that is continuously expanding its horizons? This is more than just a workplace-it's an opportunity to grow, innovate, and make an impact in the ever-evolving financial landscape. Come join us and be part of our team.
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