About The Role
We are seeking an experienced Outsourcing & Third-Party Risk Manager to own the governance framework for our 35+ vendor ecosystem. As DLT Finance scales our EU-regulated crypto trading infrastructure, you will ensure our vendor management is audit-proof and compliant with MiCA, MiFID II, MaRisk and DORA requirements. This Second Line of Defense role is mission-critical to our business model. We orchestrate 35+ pre-integrated vendors across banking, custody, compliance, and trading, making vendor risk management central to our competitive differentiation.
Key Responsibilities
* Own and maintain the outsourcing methodology, including tools, templates, and reporting standards
* Execute Third-Party Risk Assessments for all new vendor integrations and existing vendor reassessments
* Provide 2nd Line review and challenge for all material and non-material outsourcing arrangements across our vendor ecosystem
* Execute controls and sample testing to validate framework adherence across the vendor lifecycle
* Ensure vendor agreements, SLAs, KRIs, and KPIs meet EU regulatory requirements
* Review and test Business Continuity Plans and Exit & Termination strategies for DORA compliance
* Prepare mandatory regulatory reports and manage notifications to EU regulators
* Lead remediation projects from audits or regulatory findings
* Maintain accurate outsourcing register compliant with EU requirements
Requirements
Experience:
* University degree in Business, Finance, Law, Risk Management, or
* 2+ years in Second Line of Defense, Outsourcing, or Third-Party Risk Management at a regulated financial institution
* Expert knowledge of MiFID II, MiCA, MaRisk, DORA ICT Third-Party Risk Management, and EBA Outsourcing Guidelines
* Experience in fintech or digital assets is a strong plus
Skills:
* Exceptional communication to translate complex regulations into practical guidance
* Proven ability to present to senior leadership
* Confident challenging processes with regulatory reasoning
* Pragmatic problem-solver in fast-paced environments
* Fluent English required; German or Turkish advantageous
* Understanding of API infrastructure and 24/7 trading environments beneficial
Who We Are
DLT Finance is an EU-regulated infrastructure provider (founded 2017) enabling banks, brokers, exchanges, and fintechs to launch crypto products in 6-9 weeks. MiCA and MiFID II compliant with 35+ pre-integrated vendors across banking, custody, compliance, and trading.