Overview

Capital.com is looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Third Party Risk Officer to support the continued development, operational implementation and ongoing maintenance of our third-party and outsourcing risk management framework. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in risk, compliance, or operational controls to contribute to building a best-in-class risk function within a fast-paced, growing fintech environment.

As the Risk Officer, you will play a key role in supporting assessments, due diligence, governance activities, and monitoring of third-party risk. You’ll collaborate closely with stakeholders across Risk, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Technology, and business units to ensure regulatory requirements and internal standards are met.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Support & Risk Assessments: Assist in the execution of third-party and outsourcing risk assessments and criticality reviews; Support the completion of due diligence activities, documenting findings and identifying control gaps; Coordinate with business owners to maintain third-party inventories and risk registers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Framework Embedding: Work closely with the Third Party Risk Manager to roll out the third-party and outsourcing risk framework across the Group; Use and maintain tools, templates, and trackers provided by the Third Party Risk Manager to ensure consistency and compliance with internal policy; Help identify opportunities to improve process efficiency and control effectiveness
• Governance and Reporting: Assist in preparing governance forum packs, MI dashboards, and status updates for internal stakeholders; Maintain records of risk events, control breaches, and remediation activities; Track and escalate overdue actions or unresolved risks in accordance with the escalation procedures
• Monitoring and Controls: Support vendor performance monitoring by collecting and analysing KPI/KRI/SLA data; Conduct periodic control testing or quality reviews to verify compliance with policies; Maintain, periodically review and update the company-s Register of Information; Log and escalate any identified weaknesses or non-compliance in the risk processes
• Stakeholder Engagement & Training: Act as a point of contact for business teams seeking support on third-party risk activities; Help facilitate training sessions and awareness campaigns under the guidance of the Third Party Risk Manager; Support first-line teams in adopting risk tools and practices by offering guidance and troubleshooting

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree in Business, Risk Management, Finance, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience
• 1–3 years of experience in risk management, compliance, procurement, IT or audit—ideally within financial services or a regulated environment
• Familiarity with third-party risk concepts, due diligence processes, and regulatory guidelines (e.g., FCA, EBA, DORA)
• Experience using risk assessment tools, issue tracking, or audit software is a plus
• Strong analytical and organisational skills; detail-oriented and process-driven
• Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills; comfortable working across functions and time zones
• Hands-on approach, eagerness to learn and contribute to a growing function with evolving responsibilities

What you will get in return

• Competitive Salary: We believe great work deserves great pay! Your skills and talents will be rewarded with a salary that makes you feel valued and motivated
• Work-Life Harmony: Join a company that genuinely cares about you—because your life outside of work matters just as much as your time on the clock
• Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work doesn’t go unnoticed! Celebrate your achievements with a well-deserved annual bonus tied to your performance
• Generous Time Off: Need a breather? Our annual leave policy lets you recharge and enjoy life outside of work without a worry
• Employee Referral Program: Love working here? Share the love! Bring your talented friends on board and get rewarded for growing our awesome team
• Comprehensive Health & Pension Benefits: From medical insurance to pension plans, we’ve got your back. Plus, location-specific benefits and perks
• Workation Wonderland: Live your digital nomad dreams with 30 extra days to work remotely from anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). Adventure awaits!
• Volunteer Days: Make a difference! Take two additional paid days each year to support causes you care about and give back to the community

Additional information

Applicable for Poland: Our company has an Internal Reporting Procedure. It is available from the Human Resources Department upon request. You may report a violation referred to in the Procedure under the terms specified therein.