.VRM Specialist Coordinator - AQUANIMA AQUANIMA VRAC is looking for a VRM SPECIALIST COORDINATOR based in our LISBOA (Portugal) office. WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY At Santander ( we are key players in the transformation of the financial sector. Do you want to join us? At Aquanima we provide a valuable service to our customers. We are part of the Santander Group and we seek to achieve maximum efficiency for the Group and for external clients, through the management of purchasing processes. Our ultimate and main objective is to maximize savings for our clients, offering our expertise in purchasing in various expense categories in the 12 countries where we have a presence. In addition, our capabilities allow us to offer other value-added services such as 360º supplier management and contract management. We are a strategic partner to our customers and suppliers, creating long-term relationships with them and helping them to achieve greater efficiency in their day-to-day operations. Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, culture, and disability. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture and all of our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING As a Vendor Risk Management Specialist Coordinator, you will be a member of Aquanima European Vendor Risk Assessment Center (VRAC) team based in Lisbon offices (Portugal). You will be responsible for assuring the correct implementation of the TPRM model, certifying vendors regarding potential risks, including: Project and account management (continuous contact with local client and VRAC hub center based in Madrid), Follow-up of ongoing certification process and action plans, Reporting, Coordination and collaboration with the local team in third-party risk analysis processes. We need someone like you to help us in different fronts: Reporting of VRAC activity metrics, risk assessment results, remediation plans, and presentations to the local Cost / Risk areas and respective Committees. Follow up of the ongoing certification process, including remediation plans. Collaboration in third-party risk analysis processes between suppliers and risk analysts. Review and challenge of inherent risk scoring of critical services. EXPERIENCE 3 - 5 years of experience in Project Management role within Risk Management. Desirable background in Cybersecurity / IT Risk / Data Protection. EDUCATION Degree in Business Administration and Management, Engineering or similar. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Skills in managing relationships, time and achievement of objectives, facilitating teamwork, to effectively meet objectives within tight and demanding deadlines. Communication and oral expression fluent in Portuguese and English. Spanish desirable. Knowledge of IT risk management
