We are currently assisting a top international institutional bank in Frankfurt with the search of a new compliance outsourcing manager to join their team. As the Outsourcing Manager, you'll be the linchpin for all outsourcing and third-party risk activities within the bank's European operations. You'll work closely with senior leadership, compliance, ICT risk, and global procurement teams to ensure the institution remains compliant, resilient, and future-ready. Responsibilities Lead the end-to-end management of all intra-group and external outsourcing arrangements in accordance with German and EU regulations (KWG, WpHG, MaRisk). Serve as the designated Auslagerungsbeauftragter (Outsourcing Officer), ensuring all outsourced functions are properly documented, risk-assessed, and monitored. Act as the primary liaison for internal stakeholders and external auditors on all outsourcing matters. Oversee the full lifecycle of ICT third-party engagements, from onboarding to exit planning. Maintain a comprehensive register of ICT service providers and subcontractors. Develop and implement the bank's ICT third-party risk strategy, ensuring alignment with DORA and EBA guidelines. Ensure all contracts and SLAs include mandatory clauses and safeguards. Monitor provider performance, identify systemic risks, and report findings to the management board. Qualifications 3-6 years of experience in banking or financial services, with a strong focus on outsourcing or third-party risk. Proven expertise in managing outsourcing frameworks within regulated environments. In-depth knowledge of KWG, WpHG, MaRisk, DORA, and EBA outsourcing guidelines. Familiarity with cloud services, ICT systems, and digital risk landscapes. Fluent in both German and English (written and spoken). Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills-able to influence across functions and geographies.