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Job Description: TPRM Manager / Senior Manager
Experience: 6+ Years
Position Level: Manager / Senior Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Preferred Joining: Immediate / Early Joiners
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled professional with expertise in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC), and IT Risk & Audit to join our team as a Manager or Senior Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and delivering TPRM engagements, assessing vendor risks, driving compliance, and working closely with stakeholders to strengthen the organization’s third-party risk framework.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) engagements, including onboarding, due diligence, monitoring, and periodic risk assessments of vendors.
- Conduct risk-based audits of third-party vendors to evaluate security controls, regulatory compliance, and data protection measures.
- Develop and maintain frameworks for vendor risk assessment, scoring, and reporting aligned with organizational GRC requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including procurement, legal, risk, and compliance teams, to ensure consistent risk evaluation practices.
- Implement and manage GRC tools and platforms to streamline TPRM workflows and automate reporting.
- Prepare detailed reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior leadership and audit committees.
- Track regulatory updates and industry best practices to enhance TPRM policies and frameworks.
- Act as a point of escalation for complex third-party risks and provide strategic guidance for remediation plans.
Additional Responsibilities for Senior Manager:
- Lead a team of risk consultants and provide technical mentorship, training, and quality reviews.
- Manage large-scale TPRM transformation programs, including implementation of GRC solutions.
- Act as a trusted advisor for senior stakeholders and CXOs, ensuring alignment between business objectives and risk mitigation strategies.
- Drive continuous improvement by introducing innovative risk assessment methodologies and automation initiatives.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Experience: 6+ years for Manager; 9+ years for Senior Manager.
- Strong expertise in TPRM, GRC, IT Risk Management, and Vendor Governance frameworks.
- Hands-on experience in risk assessments, audit reviews, and regulatory compliance.
- Working knowledge of industry standards and frameworks such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, NIST, GDPR, RBI Guidelines, etc.
- Proficiency in GRC tools like Archer, ServiceNow, MetricStream, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Certifications (Preferred but Not Mandatory)
- CISA, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, or ISO 27001 LA certifications will be an added advantage.
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Position Level: Manager / Senior Manager
- Preferred Joining: Immediate or within 30 days
- Compensation: Competitive, based on experience and certifications