Third Party Risk Management Analyst

Job Description

Third Party Risk Management Analyst

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.


• A collaborative and supportive team environment.


• Hybrid working with up to 80% working from home and 20% at our Head Office in Stratford-upon-Avon.

About the role

Are you looking to kickstart your career within a large, supportive company? Are you keen to build a career in operational risk and develop expertise across multiple risk domains?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Third Party Risk Management Analyst to join our Supplier Assurance team within our Operational Risk & Resilience department which forms part of the wider Risk Division. Our team provides expert advice and risk management solutions across NFU Mutual. The existing Supplier Assurance team of 4 plays a vital role in the procurement process, ensuring risks are identified and addressed across key areas such as data protection, information security, business continuity, and emerging technologies like AI.

In this exciting role, you will guide business relationship managers when onboarding or renewing supplier relationships, through conducting risk assessments, due diligence and ongoing monitoring. Alongside this you will respond to ad-hoc queries and collaborate with colleagues across the Group to manage supplier risk effectively. You will also support the design and delivery of tools used in supplier assessments.

It is our vision to be a high-performing team that delivers practical, world-class advice, solutions and tools that meet stakeholder needs and is recognised for expertise and talent. Providing a strong platform for career development and engagement.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is organised, adaptable and willing to develop knowledge in multiple operational risk areas. It would be beneficial but not essential to have a basic understanding of operational risk areas such as Data Protection, Information Security, Business Continuity and emerging technologies like AI. Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities is key, and clear written and verbal communication are essential. An analytical mindset and eagerness to learn are also required. Experience in UK Financial Services or Insurance is desirable but not essential.

To join our team, you must also have.

• Strong influencing skills

• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills

• The ability to work independently

• You should be willing to work towards recognised certifications in Information Security, Data Protection, Business Continuity and/or Artificial Intelligence.

At NFU Mutual, we support an inclusive workplace and value all the differences that make us unique. We celebrate the creativity and innovation that comes from diverse perspectives and experiences and share a common vision of doing the right thing for our customers and employees.

We recognise that some candidates may experience barriers during the recruitment process. So, we encourage candidates to discuss any adjustments or accommodations they need to be the best they can be throughout our recruitment process.

We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, a Race at Work and Women in Finance Charter signatory and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of age, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic background.

Benefits and Rewards

When you join our team, you can expect a supportive culture and an attractive range of rewards and benefits including:

• Salary - up to £36,000


• Annual bonus (up to 10% of salary)


• Contributory pension scheme, up to 20%, including your 8% contribution


• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + buy/sell/save holiday trading scheme


• A Family Friendly policy that helps you balance your work and family responsibilities


• Access to savings at High Street brands, travel and supermarkets


• £20 contribution to a monthly gym membership – subject to T&Cs


• Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more


• Access to voluntary benefits, including health assessments, private medical insurance and dental insurance


• Employee Volunteering - volunteer in the community for one day each year


• Unlimited access to Refer a Friend £500 bonus scheme


• Life Assurance cover of 4 x salary


• Employee discounts of 15% on a range of NFU Mutual insurance policies.


• Salary sacrifice employee car scheme - subject to eligibility

Working at NFU Mutual

We’re one of the UK’s leading general insurance and financial services companies. For over 110 years we’ve put our customers at the heart of everything we do. Our people are just as important to us.

We pride ourselves on being “a great place to work” and our Gallup Exceptional Workplace 2025 award was not only awarded with Distinction but also named us as the first UK-based company to receive a Gallup Exceptional Workplace for ten years in a row. We are also the only Insurer to feature in the LinkedIn Top 15 Companies 2025 list of ‘Best midsize employers to grow your career in the UK’, the Glassdoor Best Places to Work UK List 2023 and 2024, and were recognised as a certified UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute in 2023, 2024 and 2025.

We offer a supportive culture where we empower and inspire our people to perform, offer them opportunities to grow, and recognise and reward their contribution. Our people are proud to work for a company that respects them and their communities, and they trust us to be financially sustainable, so we are successful now and in the future.