Third Party Risk Manager

Crowe LLP•Indianapolis, IN

4h•$104,500 - $213,800•Hybrid

About The Position

The position will be primarily responsible for managing and leading the assessment of the information security posture of key clients’ third parties while overseeing the overall execution, quality, and delivery of assessments. The position will work within a Crowe team at a client or third-party site and be responsible for leading teams in identifying key risks, information security gaps, and remediation strategies. This role will also serve as a trusted advisor to client leadership and provide mentorship and oversight to junior team members. Projects would be performed through interacting with the client’s Information Security and Business Unit leadership, as well as the client’s vendors, service providers, and partners.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree
Information Technology and/or Cybersecurity background and/or experience, including 5–8+ years of IT, cybersecurity, risk management, or third-party risk experience with network, platform, and/or application technology
One or more of the following certifications required: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Third Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA)
Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) preferred
Strong knowledge of security domains such as auditing, policy, database security, firewall design and implementation, risk analysis, identity management, access management, cloud security, or web security
Working knowledge of one or more compliance frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, HIPAA, PCI DSS, or HITRUST
Experience managing multiple projects and teams in a fast-paced consulting environment
Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing project execution, client relationships, and team performance
Proven ability to learn new technologies and systems, especially through independent research and self-study
Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and executive audiences
Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and client expectations
Ability to travel domestically an average of 20%–50% per year

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree with a concentration in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
Experience working with or assessing third-party vendors and service providers
IT or cybersecurity experience at a leading public company, consulting firm, or regulated industry organization
Experience with Archer, ProcessUnity, ServiceNow, OneTrust, or other GRC/VRM platforms
Experience with security ratings platforms and continuous monitoring solutions
Experience leading teams and mentoring junior professionals in a consulting or advisory environment
Bilingual capabilities preferred

Responsibilities

Leading Third Party Risk Assessments by evaluating third-party questionnaire responses, performing control validation, and assessing documentation per established procedures and standards
Managing and overseeing assessment teams, project timelines, and client deliverables across multiple engagements
Performing and overseeing site visits to third-party facilities
Evaluating the effectiveness of security controls for compliance with applicable policies, security laws, regulations, and industry standards
Assessing cloud technologies such as Software as a Service (SaaS) hosted applications, Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) deployments
Documenting information security risk and compliance findings, presenting recommendations for remediation, and communicating results to client leadership
Performing quality assurance reviews of assessments completed by team members to ensure consistency and accuracy
Delivering high-quality, executive-level reports and presentations
Coordinating schedules, resource allocation, and assessment activities for key third-party clients while overseeing all key deliverables
Supporting business development initiatives, client relationship management, and practice growth efforts
Mentoring, coaching, and developing staff and senior consultants within the practice