Job Title: Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Analyst/PMO

Location: MBHQ, Al Asayel Street, Downtown, Dubai

Duration: 3-month Contract (with possibility of extension)

Job Summary:

The TPRM Business Analyst supports the implementation and enhancement of third-party risk management policies, frameworks, and systems. This role involves working closely with business activity owners, vendors, and internal stakeholders to ensure third-party end to end lifecycle related processes and relationships are effectively assessed, documented, and managed in alignment with regulatory and organizational standards along with industry best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Governance & Oversight
• Project Planning & Execution
• Stakeholder Communication
• Process Optimization and System Integration
• Metrics & Reporting

Program Governance & Oversight

• Establish and maintain governance frameworks for TPRM initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk appetite.
• Monitor adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage project plans for TPRM assessments, onboarding, and remediation activities.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including Risk, Compliance, Legal, Procurement, and IT.
• Track milestones and deliverables across third-party risk projects.

Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as a central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate regular status updates, steering committee meetings, and executive reporting.
• Escalate risks, issues, and delays to appropriate leadership.

Process Optimization and System Integrations

• Identify inefficiencies in TPRM workflows and recommend improvements.
• Develop BRDs for system integration and automation of manual processes such as termination, blacklisting, monthly confirmations, vendor performance monitoring, and offshoring activities.
• Knowledge of TPRM tools (e.g., Archer, ServiceNow).

Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong project management experience
• Familiarity with third-party risk frameworks, systems, and regulatory standards (e.g., OCC 2013-29, GDPR).
• Experience with GRC platforms and vendor risk tools.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and stakeholder expectations.
• Strong documentation and reporting capabilities.
• Minimum experience of 5 - 7 years in the above role.