Third-Party Risk & Compliance Specialist

We are seeking a skilled Third-Party Risk & Compliance Specialist to join us here in Denova as part of our exclusive talent pool!

We are looking for people who can work mid-shift or night shift, depending on client's request.

This role is open exclusively to candidates residing in the Philippines.

Key responsibilities:

• Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of risk and compliance frameworks across the procurement lifecycle.

• Conduct control assessments and compliance testing on established frameworks, internal policies and regulatory requirements.

• Identify risk assessments covering suppliers, contracts, categories and procurement processes to identify compliance gaps and control weaknesses.

• Monitor regulatory, operational, financial, cybersecurity and third-party risks; and prepare clear, well-structured findings, recommendations and improvement opportunities.

• Partner with legal, IT security, finance and procurement teams to review and validate contractual risks, service obligations, and compliance clauses.

• Support due diligence activities for onboarding new suppliers, high-value tenders and strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Work closely with business units and compliance stakeholders to ensure timely results and proper escalation of significant action points.

• Maintain risk registers, prepare reports and present updates to leadership and cross-functional teams with utmost confidentiality.

• Promote awareness of compliance expectations through training, communication and process guidance.

We’d love to get to know you!

This isn’t about filling a single role right now—it’s about building a connection with talented professionals like you. By applying today, you’ll join our exclusive pipeline and be pre-vetted for future Risk & Compliance Specialist opportunities. Think of it as your ticket to being first in line when the perfect role opens up!

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Law, Supply Chain, Information Security, or a related field – mandatory

• 6+ years of extensive experience in risk management, compliance, internal audit, or third-party risk in large international organisations – mandatory 

• Fluent in English (verbal and written) – mandatory 

• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks, internal controls, and procurement/commercial risk exposures

• Proven experience reviewing contracts for risk, compliance, data protection, cybersecurity obligations, and service continuity

• Solid understanding of supplier due diligence, risk scoring, and compliance monitoring methodologies

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills

• Ability to work independently and handle confidential and sensitive information

• Proficiency in ERP tools such as SAP Ariba / Coupa or similar.

• Relevant certification such as CRMP, CIA, is a plus