Role purposeWe are seeking a well-rounded TPRM professional with strong regulatory alignment (SS2/21), hands-on supplier risk management experience, and capability in systems, reporting, and operational resilience within a regulated environment. You will lead PIC’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) programme, overseeing the identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of third-party risks to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements, while safeguarding the organisation’s assets, reputation, and stakeholders.Key Responsibilities & AccountabilitiesLead third-party risk lifecycle, including onboarding and assessments. Implement risk controls and mitigation strategies. Monitor supplier performance and risk exposure. Deliver reporting and insights to senior stakeholders. Communicate risks clearly and proactively. Manage supplier relationships, KPIs, and SLAs Manage supplier issues, disputes, and exits. Ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement. Use data to enhance reporting and decision-making. Maintain ongoing professional development.RequirementsKey skills and experiencePIC operates within the financial services industry and, therefore, is regulated by the FCA and the PRA. We would expect you to be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the regulatory framework and how it applies to the company.Technical AttributesStrong knowledge of PRA SS2/21 and operational resilience (SS1/21) End-to-end expertise in the TPRM lifecycle Experience in supplier risk, performance, and relationship management Hands-on due diligence, assurance, and ongoing monitoring Proficiency in TPRM / GRC systems (e.g. ServiceNow, Prevalent) Strong data, reporting, and Power BI (or similar) capability for risk oversight and decision-makingKnowledge of AI and how it can be used within TPRM. Personal Attributes Translate regulatory requirements into practical controls, frameworks, and SOPs. Conduct robust risk assessments and supplier assurance (e.g. ISO, SOC reviews) Manage supplier performance and relationships, including KPIs/KRIs and governance. Influence and engage stakeholders across business, risk, and technical teams. Deliver clear, concise reporting for senior management and Board audiences.DE&I at PICAt PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.BenefitsIn addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you’ll have access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, insurance for Travel, Private Medical, Critical Illness, Life Assurance and Income Protection, and much more.
Role purpose
We are seeking a well-rounded TPRM professional with strong regulatory alignment (SS2/21), hands-on supplier risk management experience, and capability in systems, reporting, and operational resilience within a regulated environment.
You will lead PIC’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) programme, overseeing the identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring of third-party risks to ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory requirements, while safeguarding the organisation’s assets, reputation, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities
- Lead third-party risk lifecycle, including onboarding and assessments.
- Implement risk controls and mitigation strategies.
- Monitor supplier performance and risk exposure.
- Deliver reporting and insights to senior stakeholders.
- Communicate risks clearly and proactively.
- Manage supplier relationships, KPIs, and SLAs
- Manage supplier issues, disputes, and exits.
- Ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement.
- Use data to enhance reporting and decision-making.
- Maintain ongoing professional development.
Requirements
Key skills and experience
PIC operates within the financial services industry and, therefore, is regulated by the FCA and the PRA. We would expect you to be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the regulatory framework and how it applies to the company.
Technical Attributes
- Strong knowledge of PRA SS2/21 and operational resilience (SS1/21)
- End-to-end expertise in the TPRM lifecycle
- Experience in supplier risk, performance, and relationship management
- Hands-on due diligence, assurance, and ongoing monitoring
- Proficiency in TPRM / GRC systems (e.g. ServiceNow, Prevalent)
- Strong data, reporting, and Power BI (or similar) capability for risk oversight and decision-making
- Knowledge of AI and how it can be used within TPRM.
Personal Attributes
- Translate regulatory requirements into practical controls, frameworks, and SOPs.
- Conduct robust risk assessments and supplier assurance (e.g. ISO, SOC reviews)
- Manage supplier performance and relationships, including KPIs/KRIs and governance.
- Influence and engage stakeholders across business, risk, and technical teams.
- Deliver clear, concise reporting for senior management and Board audiences.
DE&I at PIC
At PIC, we believe that true innovation stems from embracing diverse perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. We are committed to building a workplace where every individual, regardless of race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, or socio-economic background, feels valued, heard and empowered to succeed. We hold ourselves accountable through ongoing initiatives, such as inclusive hiring practices, and equitable career development opportunities that support belonging and community. While we’re proud of our progress, we recognise there’s work ahead, and we remain dedicated to listening, learning and evolving together.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive base salary and the opportunity to participate in our annual, performance-related bonus plan, upon joining us here at Pension Insurance Corporation, you’ll have access to some great benefits, including private medical insurance, 28 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), a generous pension scheme, insurance for Travel, Private Medical, Critical Illness, Life Assurance and Income Protection, and much more.
Delivering excellence – togetherPension Insurance Corporation (“PIC”) provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. At year-end 2022, PIC had insured 302,200 pension scheme members and had £41 billion in financial investments, accumulated through the provision of tailored pension insurance buyouts and buy-ins to the trustees and sponsors of UK defined benefit pension schemes.We look for the right people to deliver the best outcomes.Every person in our team is united by one purpose, to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders by working together, working hard and focusing on excellence in everything we do.
Delivering excellence – together
Pension Insurance Corporation (“PIC”) provides secure retirement incomes through comprehensive risk management and excellence in asset and liability management, as well as exceptional customer service. At year-end 2022, PIC had insured 302,200 pension scheme members and had £41 billion in financial investments, accumulated through the provision of tailored pension insurance buyouts and buy-ins to the trustees and sponsors of UK defined benefit pension schemes.
We look for the right people to deliver the best outcomes.
Every person in our team is united by one purpose, to pay the pensions of our current and future policyholders by working together, working hard and focusing on excellence in everything we do.
