Third Party Risk Manager

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

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $104,500.00 - $213,800.00 per year.

United States, North Carolina, Charlotte

Jul 16, 2026

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Job Description

Manager – Third Party Risk

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.

Specific projects and responsibilities may include:

• 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

Industries We Serve

• Pharmaceutical
• Life Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Manufacturing
• Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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
• Open to remote work arrangements

Benefits

Our exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great people are what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package.

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations.

More about Crowe: Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work. Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

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Recruitment and Application Process

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