Program Manager, Third Party Risk Management

SEI • Upper Providence Township, PA

23h

About The Position

SEI’s Enterprise Risk Management team maintains a comprehensive Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) program that supports regulatory expectations, client requirements, and business objectives globally. The Program Manager leads the program’s day-to-day operation and continuous evolution, serving as a subject matter expert in third-party risk governance, regulatory requirements, client assurance activities, and supporting technology.

The role administers the TPRM platform, supports regulatory examinations, and keeps the program aligned with emerging global regulatory and industry requirements. It combines leadership, regulatory awareness, operational execution, stakeholder management, and technology expertise. The position also works across the enterprise to manage vendor lifecycle risks and provide reporting, presentations, and risk insights to executive management and governance committees.

Requirements

• Experience in risk management, third-party risk management, compliance, audit, vendor management, operational risk, information security, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience leading programs and managing multiple workstreams in a regulated environment.
• Experience supervising and developing employees, including remote or offshore teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with executives, clients, regulators, auditors, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience creating executive-level reporting, metrics, and presentations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to translate complex regulatory and risk requirements into practical business processes.
• Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) or Certified Third-Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA) certification required upon hire or within six months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience working within a formal Third Party Risk Management program.
• Experience managing third-party risk in a business-to-business (B2B) environment.
• Experience supporting regulatory examinations or interactions with federal regulators, including FFIEC-regulated organizations.
• Experience with ProcessUnity or similar third-party risk management platforms.
• Knowledge of global third-party risk regulations and guidance.
• Experience in financial services, asset management, fintech, banking, or another highly regulated industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enhance SEI’s enterprise-wide Third Party Risk Management program.
• Monitor and assess emerging third-party risk regulations, guidance, and industry expectations globally.
• Evaluate regulatory changes and implement program updates to maintain compliance and industry alignment.
• Drive continuous improvement of policies, standards, methodologies, procedures, reporting, and metrics.
• Support regulatory examinations, audits, and reviews involving third-party risk management activities.
• Respond to client due diligence requests, questionnaires, and assessments about SEI’s TPRM program.
• Develop and maintain program documentation, presentations, and evidence packages for clients, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
• Partner with Compliance, Legal, Information Security, Operational Risk, Procurement, and business leaders to support business goals and governance.
• Administer the ProcessUnity platform, including configuration, workflows, reporting, dashboards, integrations, user access, and enhancements.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes, improve data quality, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Work with business stakeholders to assess and manage third-party risks throughout the vendor lifecycle.
• Support executive management and governance committees with reporting, presentations, and risk insights.
• Provide organization-wide guidance and expertise on third-party risk matters.
• Supervise and develop employees, including remote or offshore teams.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, and FSA.
• Life and disability insurance, with premiums paid for base coverage.
• 401(k) match.
• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance.
• Commuter benefits.
• Up to 11 paid holidays per year.
• 21 days of PTO per year, prorated for new hires and increasing over time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Back-up childcare arrangements.
• Paid volunteer days.
• Discounted stock purchase plan.
• Investment options.
• Access to employee networks.
• Comprehensive care for physical and mental well-being.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed