Requirements

Operating system

Windows

Our requirements

• Proven track record (5+ years) in technology vendor management role within the financial services industry
• Strong understanding of Technology landscape, industry and operational management requirements for banks and knowledge of the external environment - regulatory, political, competitor and market
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and make data-driven decisions to drive business outcomes
• Ability to translate technology strategy and align with vendors accordingly
• Strong stakeholder management capability and excellent communication at all levels of seniority
• Experience in development of business cases, initiative execution, and benefits realisation
• Deep financial and commercial awareness
• Contract knowledge and able to design contracts to meet the requirements of the business

Your responsibilities

• Work closely with Global Area Leads, Heads of Operations Management, Procurement, Cost and Contract Managers and wider teams/stakeholders to deliver common objectives in 3rd party space
• Ensure renewals/pipeline is managed with sufficient time to scrutinise and/or make changes
• Analyse options and support the development of Business Cases
• Review existing contracts – assess SLA’s and other T&C’s to ensure vendor service is meeting requirements
• Process improvement across the end-to-end pipeline management and reviews through to approvals
• Working with Operations Management representatives and Finance to identify, plan and execute cost optimisations initiatives
• Ensure alignment of key parties to agree objectives and support the development of the Tech/Business strategy to deliver
• Provide 3rd party requirements and support Procurement with commercial negotiation, assessment, and deal structuring