Third Party Risk Manager
About The Position
The position will be primarily responsible for managing and leading Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) engagements, including oversight of third-party assessments, client delivery, team management, and broader TPRM advisory initiatives as needed. This role will oversee the execution, quality, and delivery of engagements focused on evaluating third-party risk across areas such as information security, compliance, privacy, and broader TPRM practices. 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, process gaps, and remediation strategies. This role will serve as both a trusted advisor to client leadership and a people manager responsible for coaching, mentoring, performance management, and development of consultants and senior consultants within the practice. Projects would be performed through interacting with client Information Security, Procurement, Compliance, Privacy, Legal, and Business Unit leadership, as well as the client’s vendors, service providers, and partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5–8+ years of experience in Third Party Risk Management, vendor risk management, operational risk, compliance, risk advisory, or related consulting functions
- One or more of the following certifications required: Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), Certified Vendor Risk Management Professional (CVRMP), Shared Assessments or other vendor risk management certification
- Familiarity with information security and regulatory frameworks such as the Interagency Guidance, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI DSS, HITRUST, or similar standards
- Experience managing teams and personnel within a consulting, advisory, or professional services environment
- Experience managing multiple client engagements and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
- Strong understanding of third-party risk lifecycle management, including due diligence, risk assessments, ongoing monitoring, issue management, and remediation tracking
- 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
- Experience working within a third party program at a financial institution or consulting on third party programs at financial institutions
- 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
- Open to remote work arrangements
Responsibilities
- Leading Third Party Risk Management engagements, including third-party assessments, ongoing monitoring activities, and risk evaluation efforts
- Managing and overseeing assessment teams, project timelines, and client deliverables across multiple engagements
- Supporting TPRM program enhancement initiatives, including governance, policy, process, workflow, and operating model improvements, as client needs arise
- Evaluating third-party controls, documentation, and questionnaire responses in accordance with client standards and regulatory expectations
- Identifying third-party risks, gaps, and remediation considerations across information security, compliance, operational, and vendor management domains
- Delivering executive-level reporting, presentations, and recommendations to client leadership
- Managing, mentoring, coaching, and developing consultants and senior consultants across engagements
- Providing performance feedback, engagement oversight, and career development support for team members
- Supporting hiring, onboarding, staffing, and resource planning activities within the practice
- Supporting business development initiatives, client relationship management, and practice growth efforts
Benefits
- Comprehensive total rewards package
- Career Coach guidance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
