Head of Outsourcing

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Head of Outsourcing in France.

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic professional to lead and manage the outsourcing and ICT risk management framework. In this role, you will ensure that third‑party relationships are rigorously assessed, monitored, and compliant with regulatory standards, including DORA. You will work across multiple teams to design scalable processes, strengthen control frameworks, and mitigate risk in a fast‑paced, highly regulated environment. Your expertise will directly shape the organisation’s resilience and operational excellence while enabling innovation and sustainable growth. This is an opportunity to drive meaningful impact and be a key pillar in a forward‑thinking, technology‑driven setting.

Accountabilities

• Design, implement, and maintain a robust outsourcing and ICT risk framework aligned with regulatory requirements.
• Define outsourcing policies, governance standards, and procedures across the organisation.
• Conduct and oversee vendor due diligence, risk assessments (operational, ICT, compliance, financial), and ongoing monitoring.
• Maintain a comprehensive outsourcing/vendor register with all required regulatory information.
• Track outsourcing risks, including performance, incidents, and concentration risk, and implement key risk indicators (KRIs).
• Ensure full compliance with DORA and related regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in outsourcing, third‑party risk management, or ICT risk.
• Strong knowledge of European regulatory frameworks, including DORA and outsourcing requirements.
• Proven ability to design and implement control frameworks and governance processes.
• Experience collaborating cross‑functionally with Legal, Compliance, Tech, and Operations teams.
• Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, and pragmatic problem‑solving abilities.
• Based in France. Preferred:
• Experience within regulated financial institutions or fintech.
• Hands‑on experience implementing DORA or ICT risk frameworks.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and stock options sign‑on bonus.
• Access to the best technology for your role.
• 25 days of paid holidays plus RTT.
• Option to work 100% remotely.
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to four months per year.