Director Third Party Risk Management

The client is seeking a Director for Third Party Risk Management within Risk and Compliance. This leadership role will oversee the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of third-party risk processes to help ensure that third-party relationships are managed in a consistent, controlled manner. Key responsibilities typically include establishing risk assessment and monitoring approaches for vendors and other third parties, defining governance and reporting practices, and coordinating with internal stakeholders to support due diligence, issue identification, and remediation tracking. The role will also be expected to guide policy and procedural standards for assessing third-party risk across the lifecycle of engagements. Candidates are expected to have strong experience leading third-party risk and compliance programs, along with the ability to manage complex risk considerations and communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders. The ideal profile includes demonstrated leadership in risk governance, a solid understanding of compliance expectations, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in risk management practices. Confidential