Third Party Risk Manager

Crowe; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive total rewards package

Flexible work arrangements

Opportunity for career growth and leadership

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Manager – Third Party Risk to oversee TPRM engagements, ensuring quality assessment and risk mitigation. The successful candidate will lead teams, manage client relationships, and guide project execution while supporting career development among team members.

This role offers flexibility with potential remote work options and aims to enhance third-party risk management practices across various industries, including financial services and healthcare.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in Third Party Risk Management or related fields.
• Proficiency in vendor risk management and operational risk.
• Ability to manage project schedules and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead Third Party Risk Management engagements.
• Oversee third-party assessments and client deliverables.
• Deliver executive-level presentations to client leadership.

Skills

Third Party Risk Management

Vendor Risk Management

Operational Risk

Compliance

Risk Advisory

Leadership

Communication

Team Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Archer

ServiceNow

OneTrust

Job description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here:

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well‑being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80‑year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI‑enabled insights and technology‑powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description

Manager – Third Party Risk

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, operational risk, 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 will 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.

• 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

Industries

• Financial Services
• Pharmaceutical
• Life Sciences
• Biotechnology
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Technology, Media and Telecommunications

Basic Qualifications

• 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
  • CISM
  • CRISC
• 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

Desired Qualifications

• 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

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

We are committed to a merit‑based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job‑related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role's responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.