Remote Third-Party Risk Leader

Crowe; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 104,500 - 213,800; Full time

Job summary

Crowe in Charlotte, NC seeks a Manager – Third Party Risk to lead assessments of client third parties’ information security posture, overseeing execution and delivering high‑quality findings. The role includes mentoring junior staff and coordinating with client leadership and vendors to drive remediation strategies.

You will manage multiple engagements, deliver executive reports, and support business development while traveling domestically 20–50% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in IT, Cybersecurity, or related field.
• 5–8+ years of IT/cybersecurity/risk experience including third‑party risk.
• Certifications: CISSP, CISA, CTPRA, CRISC preferred/required.
• Strong knowledge of security domains and compliance frameworks.
• Experience leading projects/teams in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; able to present to executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead Third Party Risk Assessments and validate controls.
• Oversee multiple engagements, teams, timelines, and client deliverables.
• Perform site visits to third‑party facilities and assess security controls.
• Assess cloud deployments (SaaS, PaaS, IaaS) for risk and compliance.
• Document findings, present remediation recommendations, and report to leadership.
• Mentor staff and deliver executive‑level reports and presentations.
• Coordinate schedules, resources, and business development efforts.

Skills

Information Security

Risk Management

Project Management

Leadership

Client Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Advanced degree in Cybersecurity/Risk Mgmt/CS/MIS

Tools

Archer

ProcessUnity

ServiceNow

OneTrust

Job description

Crowe in Charlotte, NC seeks a Manager – Third Party Risk to lead assessments of client third parties’ information security posture, overseeing execution and delivering high‑quality findings. The role includes mentoring junior staff and coordinating with client leadership and vendors to drive remediation strategies.

You will manage multiple engagements, deliver executive reports, and support business development while traveling domestically 20–50% as needed.