Role Overview
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The role is aligned to
Legal & Compliance
, with a focus on
DORA (Digital Operational Resilience Act) Compliance
.
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The position will involve vendor management, strategic sourcing,
contract management, and ensuring vendor adherence to DORA-related
requirements.
2. Key Responsibilities
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Manage vendor engagement and ensure appropriate vendors are onboarded in
line with compliance requirements.
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Drive strategic sourcing activities, including
RFI/RFP processes
, to identify and onboard suitable vendors.
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Review vendor agreements to ensure compliance with DORA requirements and
internal risk standards.
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Negotiate
Master Service Agreements (MSAs), Statements of Work (SOWs),
and contract renewals.
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Lead supplier negotiations to achieve favorable commercial, operational,
and risk-related outcomes.
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Support contract redlining and review of contract terms and conditions.
3. Experience Requirements
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Candidates should have
10+ years of overall experience
with strong exposure to:
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Contract Management
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Vendor Management
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Strategic Sourcing
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Commercial Negotiation
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Relevant DORA experience of
3 months to 1 year
is acceptable for profile review.
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Prior experience in regulatory compliance, procurement operations,
vendor management, or sourcing will be preferred.
4. Preferred Skill Set
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Strong contract negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
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Experience in contract review and redlining.
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Good understanding of vendor governance, compliance requirements, and
risk management.
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Exposure to DORA compliance will be an added advantage.
5. Education Preference
Candidates with
LLB, LLM, or legal/lawyer backgrounds
would be suitable for this role