Planning & Third Party Oversight Manager - Assistant Vice President (f/m/d)
Düsseldorf, NW, DE, 40474
SMBC: A trusted partner for the long term
Here at SMBC Group, we want to help you find the next step in your career so read on to discover if this opportunity is the one for you. We like to recognise potential in our people, so we welcome your application even when your experience doesn’t perfectly align with the job description. Whilst we’ll always strive to be better, we’re proud of our inclusive culture, and encourage our applicants and colleagues to be their authentic, unique selves.
Who we are
United by a sense of purpose towards our customers – to be a trusted partner for the long-term – and our universal banking platform in EMEA, SMBC Group has an international growth agenda and award-winning products, meaning we provide exciting opportunities to work on a diverse range of projects and initiatives. We deliver a full suite of corporate finance products and solutions to our customers as well as investment banking and advisory services, and a range of innovative solutions in global capital markets. Read on to find out how you could enhance your skills and gain valuable experience, by joining us to support our clients transition to a sustainable future.
Role Summary
Is the next step in your career at SMBC Group EMEA?
We’re looking for a Planning & Third Party Oversight Manager - Assistant Vice President (f/m/d) to join our Strategic Planning Department, EMEA Division, Düsseldorf Branch!
Why this role is attractive:
You will work in a highly visible coordination and governance role across the SMBC EMEA network.
You will directly contribute to strengthening outsourcing compliance, strategic planning and operational efficiency for the Düsseldorf Branch.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and monitoring the branch’s outsourcing arrangements, including SLA and KPI oversight.
- Supporting the Strategic Planning Department with planning, governance, reporting and local strategy coordination.
- Acting as a key liaison with various internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.
For you to succeed in the role, you’ll need to have:
- Relevant experience in outsourcing and third‑party risk management, with good knowledge of German/European outsourcing regulations.
- Strong organisational, coordination and communication skills.
- High proficiency in German and English as well as strong MS Office skills.
Position Description
About this role:
This role ensures that outsourcing processes at the Düsseldorf Branch are compliant, transparent and well‑governed. It plays a key part in maintaining regulatory compliance, supporting strategic planning activities, and strengthening operational efficiency. The position interacts with multiple internal and external stakeholders across SMBC EMEA, contributing to a smooth operational environment and sound risk management.
Stakeholders include:
Internal departments of the Düsseldorf Branch, SMBC EU, SMBC BI, SMFD Supplier Assurance, 1LoD and 2LoD functions, senior management, internal and external auditors, and relevant authorities.
Our role will enable you to:
- Monitor outsourcing arrangements, contractual frameworks, KPIs and SLA changes.
- Support the development and onboarding of new SLAs and service agreements in collaboration with 1LoD and SMFD.
- Coordinate regulatory notifications, outsourcing committee materials and management information reporting.
- Support planning processes, policy updates, internal/external audits and preparation of committee presentations.
- Participate in outsourcing‑related projects and regulatory initiatives such as DORA.
What will you bring to the role?
Essential:
- Knowledge of German and European outsourcing/third‑party risk management regulations.
- Experience working with audits, regulatory topics and multi‑stakeholder coordination.
- Experience within the financial sector in Germany and the ability to manage complex operational requirements.
- Strong communication, negotiation, organisational and analytical skills.
Desirable:
- A qualification or education in banking, finance or third party management.
- Experience preparing management information and presentations.
- Familiarity with cross‑functional project work and process optimisation.
Competencies
What we offer
For all the expertise and experience you bring to help us make a difference, it’s only sustainable if we support you to build your career and be your best self so we offer competitive company benefits, centred around promoting positive well-bring and work-life balance. We also believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, where all team members perspectives and contributions are valued. Initiatives in place which promote a diverse and inclusive culture and healthy work life balance include hybrid working, Sport & Social Clubs and Diversity and Inclusion networks.
As an employee of SMBC you have access to a host of both useful and exciting benefit offerings. See below some of the benefits on offer to you:
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Competitive paid leave days
- Benefits to support your physical wellbeing, including private medical insurance and life and invalidity insurance
- Various policies to support your mental wellbeing, including a robust behavioural health network with counselling and coaching services
- Access a wide range of learning and development opportunities and career progression opportunities
- Ambitious remuneration package
So, if you like a challenge and want to continuously grow and develop in a role where you will be supported along the way by a dynamic and diverse team, apply today!
We recognise our role as a bank to support social change and welcome all applications, including those from groups often under-represented in financial services. We value the uniqueness of professional and personal, backgrounds and perspectives as they play a vital role in continuing the sustainable growth of our organisation. We’ll ensure reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process are offered due to a disability or long-term condition whenever requested.