Third Party Due Diligence Lead Specialist

About the Business

The Third Party Due Diligence Lead Specialist is responsible for operating and leading enhancement to further develop Quilter’s Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework. This role ensures that all external vendors, suppliers and service providers, are assessed to validate that they meet Quilter’s risk, compliance, and performance standards. The role plays a critical part in protecting the business from third‑party risks and ensuring regulatory compliance, particularly with FCA, PRA, GDPR, and DORA requirements.

Level 5

Department – Procurement

Location – Southampton / London

Contract – Permanent

We’re seeking a Third Party Due Diligence Lead Specialist to lead and enhance Quilter’s Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework. The role ensures suppliers and service providers are subject to robust due diligence and meet Quilter’s risk, compliance and performance standards.

Working within the Third Party Management function, you’ll partner closely with SMEs across Information Security, Data Protection, Technology and Operational Resilience to identify, assess and mitigate third‑party risks, supporting compliance with FCA, PRA, GDPR and DORA requirements.

• Lead the ongoing enhancement of Quilter’s supplier risk assessment and due diligence approach, ensuring it is efficient, proportionate and outcome‑focused
• Oversee supplier segmentation, risk assessment and due diligence activities across multiple risk domains, ensuring timely, high‑quality execution
• Assess due diligence findings holistically, identifying key risk themes and working with SMEs to agree proportionate remediation actions
• Own and enhance due diligence reporting, providing clear, value‑added insights and driving remediation through internal and external stakeholders
• Partner with Procurement to ensure appropriate risk and control clauses are embedded during onboarding and contract negotiations
• Collaborate with risk SMEs to identify early warning indicators and strengthen proactive risk detection and prevention
• Lead or support remediation of identified third‑ and Nth‑party risks or incidents
• Produce meaningful MI and risk reporting for senior management and governance forums
• Lead requirements gathering and support the selection and implementation of TPRM tooling
• Act as a senior SME for third‑party due diligence, supporting the evolution of TPRM policies, processes and controls
• Drive continuous improvement, staying aligned to regulatory expectations, industry best practice and emerging technologies
• Support internal and external audits related to third‑party risk

• Proven experience in third‑party management, vendor oversight, enterprise risk or transformation roles within financial services or a regulated environment
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and key risk domains
• Excellent communication and stakeholder‑engagement skills, with the ability to influence and manage complex priorities in a fast‑paced setting
• A proactive, analytical and agile approach, focused on efficiency, process design and delivering meaningful change
• Strategic mindset with a collaborative, team‑oriented approach
• High levels of professionalism, credibility and personal integrity
• Strong delivery focus, energy and drive, with the ability to deliver through others
• Customer‑focused decision‑making, with an emphasis on good customer outcomes
• Degree in Risk, Business, Finance or a related discipline (postgraduate qualifications or professional certifications desirable)
• Experience contributing to or leading transformation initiatives
• Prior experience in wealth or investment management (highly advantageous)

We value diversity and strive to promote inclusivity in all aspects of our culture. We believe in equal opportunities for all, ensuring that no applicant encounters less favourable treatment based on anything but their skills, qualifications, experience, and potential. We celebrate the unique contributions of a diverse workforce and create a respectful, nurturing environment where every colleague can thrive.

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