Supply Chain Risk Manager

AMS is the world\’s leading provider of Talent Acquisition and Management Services. Our contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with NatWest to support contingent recruitment processes. On behalf of NatWest, we are looking for a Supply Chain Risk Manager for a Contract until the end of 2025 based in London – hybrid working.

NatWest is a major UK retail bank, providing every day banking services to over 17 million retail customers. The banks expertise and services span across Business Services, Corporate banking, Wealth Management, Group Functions, Retail and Investment Banking.

Join us as a Supply Chain Risk Manager:

To lead and manage operational risk and controls within our Supply Chain department. This role is essential in ensuring that our risk frameworks are adhered to and effectively integrated into business processes. The ideal candidate will possess a robust understanding of both business requirements and risk management principles, enabling them to strategically balance process agility with appropriate risk controls.

What you\’ll do:

• Own and manage the operational risk and controls for the Supply Chain department in alignment with the bank\’s risk frameworks.
• Collaborate with business control teams, the second line of defence (2LOD), and internal audit to ensure comprehensive risk management across all supply chain activities.
• Develop and implement risk and control measures that strike a balance between enabling agile business processes and maintaining appropriately scaled risk management practices.
• Act as a bridge between business and risk language, translating complex risk concepts into understandable terms for stakeholders at all levels.
• Establish monitoring mechanisms to review the effectiveness of controls and report findings to senior management, ensuring that risks are identified and managed proactively.
• Develop and deliver training programmes to enhance risk awareness and foster a culture of risk management within the Supply Chain team.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement in processes, controls, and risk management practices, driving efficiency and effectiveness.

The skills you\’ll need:

• Supply Chain Management experience.
• Financial Services experience.
• Strong understanding of risk management frameworks and methodologies.
• Excellent Stakeholder Management experience.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, or a related field. Professional qualifications in risk management (e.g., PRINCE2, Six Sigma) are advantageous.
• Experience of the use of Jagger and Process Unity are beneficial.

Next steps

With an inclusive culture, excellent learning and development, and focus on wellbeing, there are plenty of reasons why NatWest is a great place to work in a temporary job. And you\’ll be helping to build a sustainable bank, committed to helping people, families, and businesses to thrive.

We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.
AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business