£650-£700 per day
Banking

Hays are currently partnering with an international bank to be a part of the EMEA Benefits Team, part of the global Compensation & Benefits function, manages a wide network of vendors across the EMEA region. They are seeking an experienced professional to oversee vendor governance and ensure compliance with bank standards. This role will act as a key liaison between procurement, global information security, and vendor management teams.

• Vendor Management
• Maintain and update vendor inventory and lifecycle documentation using internal tools.
• Collaborate with Benefits Specialists and vendors to collect required information for risk assessments.
• Ensure proper registration of data transfers between the bank and third parties.
• Support risk assessments aligned with the bank’s governance framework.
• Review vendor performance scorecards and drive adherence to standards.
• Partner with Information Security to review vendor assessments and evaluate service impact.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for third-party vendors.
• Track and report vendor-related security issues and maintain audit-ready documentation.

• Act as the primary contact between procurement and third-party vendors.
• Support contract negotiations and renewals in collaboration with legal and procurement teams.
• Ensure vendor capabilities align with business needs.

• Proven experience in vendor governance, risk management, and procurement operations within a regulated or enterprise environment.
• Strong understanding of compliance and information security requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across global teams.

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