Risk Manager

Job Description

<p><b>Third-Party Risk & Vendor Management</b></p><p><b>The Opportunity</b></p><p>This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration. You will act as a key liaison between Procurement, Risk, Legal, Compliance, Information Security, and business stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and effective third-party risk management. You will participate in virtual due diligence reviews with vendors, lead continuous improvements across the vendor management lifecycle, and support or manage a growing team to deliver consistent, high-quality outcomes. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in protecting organizational integrity while driving operational excellence in a dynamic, global environment.</p><p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Enhance supplier onboarding and ongoing assessment processes, including cycle tracking and status reporting</li><li>Partner closely with cross-functional teams (e.g., Information Security, Assurance, Privacy) to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements throughout the due diligence process</li><li>Conduct risk assessments for new and existing third-party relationships, focusing on key risk domains</li><li>Establish and maintain a centralized risk register to document, monitor, and report on identified risks and mitigation strategies</li><li>Train internal stakeholders on third-party risk management policies, tools, and best practices to promote a risk-aware culture</li><li>Contribute to governance and reporting processes by clarifying accountability and ensuring leadership visibility into key risks and compliance matters</li><li>Implement process improvements related to supplier onboarding, due diligence, and risk assessment activities</li><li>Manage the end-to-end supplier lifecycle in partnership with Procurement and internal stakeholders</li></ul><p><b>What You Bring</b></p><p>This organization operates in a fast-paced, evolving environment. Success in this role requires resilience, adaptability, and comfort navigating change.</p><p><b>Required Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Significant experience conducting third-party due diligence assessments</li><li>CTPRP or equivalent Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) certification</li><li>Project management qualification or substantial hands-on project management experience</li></ul><p><b>Preferred Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Strong understanding of procurement policies, compliance requirements, and regulatory frameworks</li><li>Additional professional certifications (e.g., TPRM, procurement, process improvement, or risk-related credentials)</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Business or a related discipline</li><li>Extensive experience in risk assessment and/or third-party risk management</li></ul><p><b>What's Offered</b></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation aligned to experience</li><li>Comprehensive health, wellness, and income protection programs</li><li>Flexible working arrangements and supportive leave policies</li><li>A collaborative, inclusive culture with opportunities for professional growth</li></ul><p></p>