Third Party Contract Manager

Are you passionate about navigating complex legal landscapes and shaping the future of third-party partnerships?

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and forward-thinking Third Party Contract Manager to join our team and play a pivotal role in ensuring our third-party agreements align with global regulatory standards and internal policies. This role will focus on managing third-party contracts with a significant emphasis on legal work (100% legal).

As part of our dynamic team, you’ll be at the forefront of reviewing contractual agreements, ensuring compliance with cutting-edge regulations like the EU Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) and the European Banking Authority’s (EBA) Guidelines on Outsourcing Arrangements, while also driving operational excellence in contract management.

What You’ll Do:

• Ensure Compliance: Review and analyse third-party contracts to ensure compliance with Wise’s policies, as well as with local and global regulatory requirements, including major regulations like DORA and the EBA Guidelines on outsourcing.
• Negotiate & Collaborate: Partner with Wisers across teams—Legal, Security, Privacy—to negotiate critical contract clauses and align them with Wise’s risk management strategies.
• Identify & Mitigate Risks: Recognize regulatory risks related to third-party partnerships, and proactively develop strategies to address them, keeping our operations compliant and secure.
• Enhance Processes: Drive efficiency and productivity in our contract lifecycle management, ensuring a smooth flow from start to finish.
• Build Relationships: Cultivate strong relationships across departments to provide actionable contract advice and maintain a seamless contracting experience.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Recommend and implement innovations in contract management, improving both process and outcomes across the organization.
• Improve our Technology & Tools: Contribute to selecting and implementing the right technologies that support the Third Party Management team’s efficiency, leveraging modern solutions for productivity gains.
• Knowledge Management: Engage in Wise’s horizon scanning and knowledge management efforts, staying ahead of emerging trends and regulations in the SaaS and financial sectors.

Why Join Us?

At Wise, we’re committed to simplifying finance for everyone. If you’re looking for a role where you can use your legal expertise in a fast-growing, global company with cutting-edge regulatory challenges, this is the perfect opportunity. You’ll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

This role gives you the chance to choose your path and make a real impact. At Wise, we believe people are most empowered when they can act autonomously. You’ll take ownership from day one. Of course, you will have feedback from smart, curious people across Wise but you’ll experience unique levels of ownership and empowerment within your role.

Join us on our mission to make money without borders the new normal!
Your work will directly contribute to revolutionizing the way the world thinks about finance, making a lasting difference on a global scale.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong legal background with a deep understanding of contract lifecycle management. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in contracts adhering to England and Wales law, as well as regulatory frameworks such as the European Banking Authority (EBA) and the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA).
• Proven experience negotiating, drafting, and managing contracts, particularly in regulated industries like fintech or financial services.
• Demonstrable ability to evaluate and summarise contract terms, communicating them in a clear and pragmatic way to different stakeholders.
• A strategic thinker who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and can work across teams to implement solutions.
• Attention to detail and the ability to proactively identify risks and provide sound legal advice.
• Passion for continuous improvement, bringing creative and innovative solutions to enhance contract management processes.
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.

Hiring Process:

• Application review (CV)
• Screening call 
• 1st Team Interview
• Final interview with the hiring managers

What We Offer:

• Salary: 3400 - 4450 EUR monthly + Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
• Flexible hybrid model in our Tallinn office
• Multiple opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• The chance to work with cutting-edge technologies and industry leaders

If you're ready to bring your legal expertise in regulatory compliance, contract management, and SaaS contracts to a company that's changing the financial landscape, we’d love to hear from you! Please send us your CV by the 1st of December EOD.

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