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Early Warning® · 1 day ago

Manager - Third Party Risk Mgmt.

Scottsdale

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$104K/yr - $130K/yr

8+ years exp

Early Warning Services is a trusted name in payments, partnering with institutions to enhance access to financial services. The role of Third-Party Risk Management Manager involves overseeing and maturing the enterprise-wide risk oversight program, ensuring compliance and security within the vendor ecosystem.

Financial ServicesFraud DetectionPaymentsRisk Management

No H1B

Responsibilities

Establishing the TPRM Framework: Designing, developing, and owning the overall third-party risk management framework, policies, procedures, and tools that guide the organization's risk management efforts

Providing Guidance and Expertise: Offering support, expertise, and training to the first line (e.g., vendor managers, business units) on how to identify, assess, and manage risks in their daily operations

Oversight and Monitoring: Monitoring the first line's risk management activities and the implementation of controls to ensure they are operating effectively and consistently across the organization

Challenging First-Line Assessments: Reviewing and challenging risk assessments, risk mitigation plans, and other deliverables from the first line to ensure quality and thoroughness

Ensuring Compliance: Identifying applicable laws and regulations, translating them into practical policies, and ensuring that third-party relationships adhere to relevant legal and regulatory standards (e.g., GDPR, NIST, ISO 27001)

Identifying Emerging Risks: Monitoring changes in the internal and external threat landscape to detect new or emerging risks that could impact third-party relationships and adapting strategies accordingly

Reporting: Consolidating risk information and reporting on the organization's overall risk exposure, control effectiveness, and compliance posture to senior management and the board

Qualification

Third Party Risk ManagementRegulatory ComplianceRisk AssessmentProcess ManagementData AnalysisCertified Regulatory Vendor Program ManagerCertified Third Party Risk ProfessionalInformation Security CertificationCommunicationAttention to Detail

Required

Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor's degree in relevant discipline

A minimum of 8 + years of direct/ related experience is required

Demonstrated experience in third party risk management, operational risk, or other risk management role with knowledge of third-party regulatory requirements

Process driven, an excellent communicator and able to develop approaches that scale

Strong attention to detail and highly results oriented

Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and guide others

Background and drug screen

Preferred

Prior financial institution experience in third party risk management and an understanding of contractual arrangements with third parties

Experience in data gathering, analysis and problem-solving skills

Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager (CRVM)

Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP)

Other industry relevant certifications

Project or Process management experience

Professional information security certification (e.g., Certified Information Security Manager- CISM, Certified Information Systems Security Professional – CISSP, Certified Information Systems Auditor-CISA, Certified Third Party Risk Professional- CTPRP)

Experience with Shared Assessments Standard Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG) and processes

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

Paid Time Off – Flexible Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

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