Equiti is a pioneering fintech firm and world-class provider of multi-asset fintech products - from liquidity solutions to in-house tech hubs to online trading platforms. With over 400 global specialists in 9 languages, Equiti provides clients with access to individual, professional, and institutional brokerage services in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

At Equiti, we believe that financial opportunities can unlock potential for everyone, everywhere. We’re on a mission to deliver accessible online trading products around the world through education and accessibility.

Think finance is stuffy? Think again.

We see Equiti as a new breed of broker, and we are on the lookout for talented individuals who can perform and excel in a dynamic and innovative working environment. Our Service Management department would like to welcome a detail-oriented and dynamic colleague to join us as a  

Lead Vendor Manager in our office in Cyprus.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of Equiti’s relationships with key vendors, most of whom are technology vendors, to ensure they are delivering against committed contractual obligations and performance levels
• Work closely with Legal and Finance to ensure that vendor agreements are adopted and governed using standard terms and conditions
• Monitor and measure the fulfillment of contractual obligations, and ensure compliance with all required technical, legal, financial and regulatory obligations
• Lead on dealing with and escalating any pain points and issues related to vendors, including managing communications between the vendor and the Technology team in relation to such issues.
• Lead on the development of strategies to address compliance failures, and regularly identify improvement opportunities in-line with the defined objectives.
• Lead on identifying required changes, evaluate impacts, and liaise with stakeholders to identify implications and consequences and provide technical recommendations for improvements.
• Review SOW documents in accordance with procurement policies in preparation and issuance for RFQs, RFIs and RFPs ensuring alignment with the department’s priorities and objectives.
• Manage the negotiation of existing vendor contracts and identify new vendor contracts and contribute to managing the implementation of service improvements actions for the overall technology department in-line with the goals.
• Manage liaising with stakeholders to ensure identification of continuous improvements through benchmarking analysis.
• Contribute to conducting benchmarks and utilize vendor’s performance data to ensure that vendor performance is regularly reviewed and monitored.
• Ensure updating vendor database with vendor pre-qualification, background checks, onboarding, status and currency of registration.
• Ensure effective cascading of the functional strategy into section business plans to ensure vertical alignment and horizontal integration with other interfacing sectional strategies.
• Lead the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.
• Carry out any other duties and responsibilities related to the role at the request of the direct manager.
• Manage and ensure effective implementation of functional policies, procedures and controls covering all areas of assigned section activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements are fulfilled while delivering a quality, cost-effective service.
• Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures, and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
• Demonstrate compliance to organization’s values and ethics at all times to support the establishment of a value drive culture within the organization
• Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement and sustainability of systems, processes and practices considering global standards, productivity improvement and cost reduction.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate both technical and non-technical levels
• Self-motivated with a proven ability to complete work in a timely manner
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and vendors
• Ability to analyse problems, identify alternative solutions, anticipate consequences, and provide excellency in execution: committed to deliver work with high standards of quality
• Thorough understanding in performing risk, business impact, control and vulnerability assessments
• Ability to develop concepts and business cases for new investments

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree (Master’s degree preferred) in Computer Science, Procurement, Vendor Management, Finance or equivalent.
• Certifications in IT CCNA, ITNL MCSE, CISSP, PMP is preferred.
• At least 6 years  experience in vendor management or equivalent, ideally the most recent of which has been leading a vendor management team or function
• Experience working in a fast-moving, technology-centric environment (development, operations) with a strong customer culture, preferably in a FinTech and/or brokerage organisation
• Experience in using enterprise workflow, risk and finance platforms

Perks

Each of our offices has its special perks; be it ‘no ties’, free lunches, charity events, or a hybrid work policy – but whenever you walk into an Equiti office, you’re sure to see a friendly face. We encourage international collaborations and always keep our eyes open to how we can do more.

The benefits you can expect at your Equiti workplace include:

• Competitive salary package
• Performance-based bonus
• Medical insurance coverage for employees and family members
• Smart working options
• Employee wellness initiatives
• Personalized career development
• Company lunch in the office
• Regular company events

With energy, drive, and imagination, there’s no limit to where your career can go at Equiti. With a diverse workforce and geographical spread of offices, we strongly support career development initiatives as well as provide a range of opportunities for professional and life experiences.

Equiti is an equal opportunity employer.

“Equiti” refers to a group of companies consisting of seven regulated financial services companies licensed to operate in the respective jurisdictions of their incorporation, in addition to our tech and marketing hubs. Equiti has presence in Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.