Vendor & Outsourcing Risk Officer

ABOUT US:

As a world leading provider of integrated solutions for the alternative investment industry, Alter Domus (meaning “The Other House” in Latin) is proud to be home to 90% of the top 30 asset managers in the private markets, and more than 6,000 professionals across 24 jurisdictions. 

With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different - in what we do, in how we work and most importantly in how we enable and develop our people. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take. 

Find out more about life at Alter Domus at careers.alterdomus.com  

Reporting to the Head of Vendor & Outsourcing Risk, you will support the development of the group vendor risk and outsourcing framework to support the strategic ambition of Alter Domus while promoting an effective and compliant control environment. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, controlling, and reporting risk arising from our internal and external outsourcing arrangements as well as preparing related regulatory returns and submissions for all in-scope AD entities globally. Specifically, you will;

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Support the business with its vendor and internal outsourcing strategy ensuring related risks are adequately identified, assessed, managed and reported.
• Through strong adherence to process and operational expertise in technology, lead forward-looking value-add oversight of AD’s vendor & outsourcing arrangements to the benefit of both the corporate and its regulated entities.
• Assist effective vendor lifecycle management processes including onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, issue tracking and alignment with regulatory requirements.
• Support the development of effective and impactful Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) and provide effective and succinct reporting to senior stakeholders and leadership committees.  
• Support the maintenance of a robust, lean and effective technology and AI enabled process to prepare outsourcing related regulatory returns and filing, easy to comprehend and communicate, that underpins the strategy.
• Be accountable for effective collaboration between procurement, technology and functional teams as well as regulated entity boards for seamless delivery.
• Inspire an effective risk culture and ownership.
• Collaborate with a high-performing team, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Be a strategic thinker with technical expertise and a proven track record of transforming organizations into best-in-class providers.
• Promote and build Alter Domus' brand and culture both internally and externally, acting as an ambassador and role model to employees, clients, and customers and other external stakeholders.
• Support the development and engagement of employees at all levels, actively promoting the Employer Value Proposition within all regional teams and role modelling the Alter Domus values to our people, clients and customers.

PROFILE

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in vendor risk management and regulatory outsourcing.
• Expertise of technology vendors and operational processes.
• Experience in regulatory compliance – DORA and Luxembourg preferred.
• Knowledge of establishing insight led provocation through reporting and communication.
• You will have experience in leading and delivery of projects with competing demands and an ability to prioritise effectively.

WHAT WE OFFER

We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you. 

Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning. 

Our global benefits also include:

• Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave 
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, plus an additional day off for your birthday!
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression 
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices 
• 24/7 support available from our Employee Assistance Program 
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan 
• Plus additional local benefits depending on your location 

Equity in every sense of the word:

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. 

We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. We take pride in creating a workplace where all our people are empowered to be truly invested in the alternative and bring their whole selves to work.

We are committed to ensuring a welcoming recruiting and onboarding process for everyone. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you. 

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