Head Resourcing - Senior Manager, Supplier Security

Leading retail bank require a senior manager to lead their 3rd party assurance function. The role will sit within the CIO function, but partner closely with procurement. The purpose of this role is to drive, maintain and evidence Information and Cyber Security compliance across the Bank. This includes defining and embedding third- and fourth-party strategy from an Information & Cyber security risk perspective and leading payment scheme attestations and regulatory returns with approved compliance statements and evidence. You will also be responsible for leading a team, and mentoring and developing emerging talent.
The ideal candidate will be an information security professional with a strong understanding of third party assurance. You will have led teams before, ideally within financial service, but also open to candidates from other industries. You will be used to working in partnership with procurement to define the strategy and approach around 3rd party assurance, and be comfortable presenting at regular Control Forums.
This role represents a fantastic opportunity to lead a relatively newly formed team, and play a crucial role in developing and delivering the banks 3rd party assurance strategy.