Vendor Assessor (m/f/d)

Role Purpose

• Vendor Screening & Pre-RFP Assessment

• Conduct pre-RFP vendor evaluations covering:
• + Technology architecture
• + System resilience and scalability
• + Security controls and risk posture
• Perform due diligence on vendor capabilities, certifications, and compliance readiness
• Identify potential risks and gaps prior to formal procurement stages

• Vendor Evaluation & Scoring

• Design and execute multi-criteria vendor scoring frameworks, including:
• + Technical capabilities
• + Security and compliance posture
• + Operational resilience
• + Cost and commercial considerations
• Coordinate cross-functional input from:

+ IT And Engineering

+ Risk & Compliance

• + Business stakeholders
• Perform comparative analysis of vendors and shortlist recommendations

• Risk Assessment & Recommendation

• Identify and assess vendor-related risks, including:
• + Cybersecurity risks
• + Operational dependencies
• + Regulatory and compliance gaps
• Provide risk-based recommendations for vendor selection
• Highlight mitigation strategies and contractual safeguards

• Governance & Procurement Compliance

• Ensure adherence to the bank’s:
• + Procurement policies and procedures
• + Vendor governance frameworks
• Maintain audit-ready documentation of vendor assessments and decisions
• Support internal reviews, audits, and regulatory requirements

• Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination

• Act as a key liaison between:
• + Procurement teams
• + Technology and engineering teams
• + Risk and compliance functions
• Facilitate evaluation workshops and vendor presentations
• Communicate findings and recommendations clearly to decision-makers

• Market Intelligence & Continuous Improvement

• Stay updated on:
• + Market trends and vendor capabilities
• + Emerging technologies and solution providers
• Benchmark vendors against industry standards and best practices
• Continuously improve evaluation frameworks and assessment methodologies

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in:
• + Business Administration
• + Information Technology
• + Finance or related field

Experience

• 8–10 years of experience in:
• + Vendor management / procurement
• + Technology risk / third-party risk assessment
• Proven experience in:
• + Vendor evaluation and RFP processes
• + Multi-stakeholder coordination
• Experience in banking or regulated environments is strongly preferred

Technical & Functional Skills

• Strong understanding of:
• + Technology architecture and IT systems
• + Cybersecurity fundamentals and risk frameworks
• + Vendor risk and third-party management practices
• Experience with:
• + Evaluation frameworks and scoring models
• + Contract and SLA risk considerations
• Familiarity with:
• + Regulatory expectations in financial services

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and decision-making capabilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive consensus
• Strong organizational and documentation skills

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Procurement Governance
• Stakeholder Management

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Experienced professional with strong background in vendor assessment and procurement processes
• Ability to evaluate both technical solutions and associated risks
• Strong understanding of governance and compliance requirements in banking environments
• Effective communicator capable of presenting recommendations to senior stakeholders
• + Balanced skillset across analysis, risk management, and stakeholder coordination
• Vendor Assessor in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates