Director, Third Party Risk Management

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We are seeking a Director in Third‑Party Risk Management for our Consulting practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the TPRM strategy and roadmap for multiple client engagements, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
• Design and implement enterprise‑wide third‑party risk frameworks, and oversee the creation and optimization of governance structures, policies, and procedures.
• Innovate solutions to enhance KPMG's TPRM service offerings and establish KPIs to measure program effectiveness and maturity.
• Lead and mentor a team of TPRM professionals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement across multiple engagements.
• Build and maintain strong C‑suite relationships with client executives, identify new business opportunities, and develop proposals and pricing strategies.
• Contribute to thought leadership by producing whitepapers, hosting webinars, and presenting at industry events on emerging TPRM trends and technologies.

Qualifications

• Ten years of in‑depth understanding of third‑party risk domains, including operational, financial, strategic, compliance, reputational, and cyber/information security risks, preferably in a consulting environment.
• Expertise in vendor lifecycle management processes, including onboarding, risk assessment and due diligence, contracting, ongoing monitoring, and offboarding.
• Proficiency in risk assessment methodologies, risk scoring models, concentration risk analysis, and fourth‑party risk management; familiarity with TPRM technology platforms such as ServiceNow VRM, Archer, ProcessUnity, OneTrust and Aravo.
• Strong knowledge of vendor contract management, SLA development, and regulatory requirements, including OCC Bulletin 2013‑29, FFIEC guidance, EBA Guidelines, GDPR, CCPA, LGPD and DORA.
• Experience in developing risk appetite statements, tolerance thresholds, and preparing for regulatory examinations and responses.
• Ability to travel as required by clients up to 50%.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment‑based visa sponsorship; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

Benefits & Compensation

KPMG offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401(k) plans, and a robust suite of personal well‑being benefits to support mental health. Standard work hours, personal time off, and holiday schedules are provided in accordance with job classification and years of service. KPMG publishes a calendar of holidays and offers two annual breaks to employees.

EEO Information

KPMG is an equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law. No phone calls or agencies, please.