Senior Director - Global Third Party Risk Management

TransUnion • White Plains, NY

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

At TransUnion, we have a welcoming and energetic environment that encourages collaboration and innovation we’re consistently exploring new technologies and tools to be agile. This environment gives our people the opportunity to hone current skills and build new capabilities, while discovering their genius. Come be a part of our team – you’ll work with great people, pioneering products and cutting-edge technology. The Global Head of Third Party Risk Management leads an independent first‑line global risk function overseeing Third Party Risk Management and Supplier Performance Management for roughly 6,000 vendors across 33+ countries, ensuring compliance with diverse regulatory requirements. The role is responsible for designing and maintaining lifecycle processes—including onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, performance monitoring, and issue remediation—while deploying scalable risk frameworks and automation within platforms like Onspring. It requires deep partnership across Risk & Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Technology, Procurement, and Business Continuity to manage risks spanning cybersecurity, data privacy, operational resilience, and financial stability. The position regularly delivers strategic reporting to senior executives and the Board, drives continuous improvement and supplier accountability, manages global incidents, and leads a high‑performing TPRM team to strengthen TransUnion’s overall risk posture.

Requirements

• 10+ years in TPRM/SPM within a global organization, with proven leadership in managing large-scale vendor ecosystems.
• Strong knowledge of operational risk frameworks, regulatory compliance, and third-party risk domains (cybersecurity, privacy, financial, legal).
• Ability to lead global teams and influence senior stakeholders across multiple regions.
• Familiarity with risk intelligence platforms, governance tools, and risk systems such as Onspring.
• Exceptional ability to identify and present complex risk issues to executive leadership and Boards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing global TPRM frameworks and governance models.
• Knowledge of ESG risk factors and integration into supplier management.
• Project/program management skills for large-scale risk initiatives.
• Experience in leading organizational change and developing training programs to embed third-party risk culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent global first line risk function responsible for Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) and Supplier Performance Management (SPM).
• Design, implement, and maintain a global TPRM and SPM program covering the full lifecycle: onboarding, due diligence, risk assessment, performance monitoring, and termination.
• Develop and maintain procedures and risk methodologies aligned with established policies, industry standards and regulatory expectations including a continuous improvement framework that is nimble and adapts for things like increase AI usage.
• Deploy risk frameworks and workflows in GRC platforms (e.g. Onspring) to ensure automation, scalability, and transparency.
• Ensure adherence to global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FTC, CFPB, OCC, FCA, RBI, OSFI, SARB, ANBIMA, HKMA) and evolving industry standards.
• Operate as an independent first line risk function, establishing robust governance forums, reporting structures, and escalation protocols.
• Partner with Risk & Compliance, Audit, Legal, Privacy, Technology, Procurement and Business Continuity to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across information security, data privacy, financial stability, and operational resilience.
• Leverage advanced tools (e.g., Moody’s, D&B) and emerging technologies for continuous monitoring and predictive risk insights.
• Drive supplier accountability through SLAs, KPIs, and structured performance reviews.
• Prepare and deliver high-impact presentations for C-suite executives and Board committees on risk posture, performance, and strategic initiatives.
• Foster and sustain relationships across global regions to ensure alignment with the TPRM/SPM program and to proactively identify and address any emerging issues or challenges.
• Implement automation, analytics, and process enhancements to strengthen risk controls and operational efficiency.
• Oversee and manage third-party incidents, breaches, and remediation activities to closure, and provide clear communication to relevant stakeholders during risk events
• Lead, mentor, and develop the TPRM team by setting objectives, monitoring performance, and ensuring team alignment with organizational strategy.
• Promote accountability, collaboration, and effective resource deployment to achieve program goals.

Benefits

• TransUnion provides flexible benefits including flexible time off for exempt associates, paid time off for non-exempt associates, up to 12 paid holidays per year, health benefits (including medical, dental, and vision plan options and health spending accounts), mental health support, disability benefits, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave, adoption assistance, fertility planning coverage, legal benefits, long-term care insurance, commuter benefits, tuition reimbursement, charity gift matching, employee stock purchase plan, 401(k) retirement savings with employer match, and access to TransUnion’s Employee Resource Groups.
• Spousal, domestic partner, and other eligible dependent coverage is available on select health and welfare plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees