Associate II - Supplier Oversight Senior Analyst

2 - 3 Years
1 Opening
Chennai

Job Title: Supplier Oversight Senior Analyst

Shift: UK

Overview of the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Senior Analyst to join the Supplier Oversight Team. In this role, you will support and enhance third-party risk management activities by ensuring suppliers and service providers meet Schroders’ governance, compliance, and operational standards.

The role involves managing risk documentation, reporting, and stakeholder communication, while also providing administrative and analytical support to senior management. You will play a vital part in maintaining a strong control environment, supporting audits and regulatory reviews, and ensuring supplier oversight processes run efficiently and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative & Oversight Support

• Prepare and produce reports to meet oversight and governance obligations.

• Support meetings, audits, and regulatory engagements through accurate documentation, including minutes, actions, and follow-ups.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of internal procedures and compliance standards related to third-party risk.

• Support Wealth Management operations by maintaining accurate Custodian and Transfer Agent data in T24.

• Contribute to projects, system enhancements, and new initiatives aligned with team and business objectives.

Risk Management

• Assist in maintaining and updating Risk Assessment and Due Diligence Questionnaires (DDQs) in compliance with internal policies.

• Prepare risk checklists, reports, and dashboards for management and regulatory reviews.

• Maintain structured third-party risk registers and databases, ensuring data accuracy and timely updates.

• Identify potential risks and escalate concerns promptly to the line manager.

Stakeholder Communication

• Monitor shared team mailboxes and ensure timely and professional responses to internal and external queries.

• Track and report on query volumes, response times, and resolution rates to ensure service efficiency.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across departments to ensure effective communication and risk awareness.

Management Information & Reporting

• Track and report the status of risk assessments and outstanding due diligence items.

• Compile, analyze, and present risk metrics and management information to senior stakeholders.

• Support the creation of executive and regulatory reporting packs, including those for Operational Management Committees (OMC).

• Contribute to the development of process improvements for offshore task transitions and workflow efficiency.

Must-Have Skills

• 3+ years’ experience in supplier oversight, third-party risk management, operations, or financial governance.

• Strong understanding of risk assessment, due diligence, and control frameworks in a financial or regulated environment.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact confidently across all levels of the organization.

• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple deliverables.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Ability to prepare high-quality reports, meeting minutes, and track follow-up actions effectively.

• Experience with data management and risk documentation tools (e.g., T24, internal databases).

• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, and accountability.

• Proactive and reliable, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Sound judgment to escalate issues promptly and appropriately.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or a related field.

• Experience working within Wealth Management or Asset Management environments.

• Familiarity with third-party governance frameworks and regulatory requirements (e.g., FCA, PRA, ESG-related vendor oversight).

• Exposure to project management or process improvement initiatives.

• Experience using data analysis tools or databases to monitor supplier performance and risk.

• Understanding of contract management and vendor performance metrics.

• Knowledge of operational resilience, outsourcing risk, and supplier lifecycle management concepts.

What You’ll Be Like

• Organised, analytical, and dependable with a strong sense of ownership.

• Collaborative team player who communicates effectively and builds positive relationships.

• Proactive and adaptable, able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment.

• Results-driven, with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and quality.

• Demonstrates professional integrity, accountability, and respect for confidentiality.

• Open to learning, receptive to feedback, and committed to continuous improvement.

• A self-starter who can identify issues, recommend improvements, and drive solutions.

Skills Keywords:

Supplier Oversight | Third-Party Risk | Vendor Management | Risk Assessment | Governance | T24 | Financial Operations | Reporting | Communication | Compliance | Process Improvement

Admin,Reporting,Risk Management