Managing Director, Third-Party Risk Management Greater New York City, NY Area + 2 more

The Company is seeking a Managing Director to lead its Third-Party Risk Management framework, providing independent oversight and challenge to ensure supplier risks are managed within risk appetite and regulatory expectations. The role will set the strategic roadmap, strengthen risk frameworks, oversee assessments across the third-party lifecycle, and escalate significant issues and emerging threats. Responsibilities include guiding due diligence and risk mitigation for critical relationships, monitoring portfolio trends, and delivering executive reporting, risk metrics, and recommendations. The Managing Director will partner with senior stakeholders, engage with regulators, and build and develop high-performing risk teams. Candidates should have at least 12 years of senior experience in third-party, operational, or enterprise risk management, audit, compliance, or vendor management, including experience in a highly regulated financial services environment. At least five years of people leadership experience and a deep understanding of third-party risk governance are required. Applicants should bring expertise across operational, cyber, information security, resilience, data, and model risks, along with experience overseeing cloud, software, and AI-related supplier risks. Strong executive communication, regulatory engagement, and transformation leadership skills are essential. A bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree is preferred.

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