Outsourcing Policy

A professionally drafted Outsourcing Policy for banks, deposit-taking institutions and finance companies, covering outsourcing, third-party and service-provider risk. Global edition — written to international standards (Basel Committee, FATF, ISO, COSO, NIST and FSB) and deliberately jurisdiction-neutral, with bracketed prompts marking the points where your local law or regulator's requirements must be inserted. Supplied as a fully editable Microsoft Word document, de-identified and ready to adapt to your organisation. Typical owner: Chief Risk Officer; approval: Board of Directors.

Typical owner	Chief Risk Officer
Typical approval	Board of Directors
Length	~8,286 words (approx. 21 pages)
Last reviewed	July 2026 — verify currency for your circumstances before use
Format	Microsoft Word (.docx), fully editable
Delivery	Instant download after purchase; re-download any time from your account
Licence	Single-organisation licence
Guarantee	Materially defective or misdescribed? We'll resupply, replace or refund within 30 days — see Terms

Preview the first 6 pages (PDF) See the real cover, document control page and opening sections before you buy.

What's inside

Contents
1. Purpose
2. Scope
3. Definitions
4. Regulatory Framework
5. Policy Statement and Principles
6. Material Service Providers and the Register
7. Due Diligence and Entry into Arrangements
8. Contractual Requirements
9. Arrangements Supporting Critical Operations
10. Sub-contracting and Fourth-Party Risk
11. Ongoing Monitoring and Performance Management
12. Cloud, Cross-Border Arrangements and Regulatory Engagement
13. Exit Strategies and Termination
14. Roles and Responsibilities
15. Reporting and Escalation
16. Breaches of this Policy
17. Training and Awareness
18. Review of this Policy
Appendix A: Material Service Provider Assessment Criteria
Appendix B: Third-Party Register — Minimum Fields
Policy Administration

Please note: this is a template prepared in good faith, not legal or compliance advice. Your organisation must review, tailor and approve it before use. Full disclaimer.