Vice President, Third Party Risk Assurance

The Company is in search of a Vice President for Third Party Risk Assurance, a key role in enhancing operational resilience and protecting essential business services. The successful candidate will be tasked with driving operational excellence in third-party resilience, managing processes, controls, and governance to ensure compliance with global strategic and regulatory standards. This pivotal position involves supporting digital transformation initiatives, acting as a subject matter expert on third-party risk management, and conducting in-depth risk assessments across various business units. The role also requires leading thematic reviews to identify and address systemic issues, as well as providing independent assurance to senior management on the effectiveness of third-party resilience policies and controls. Applicants for the Vice President, Third Party Risk Assurance role at the company should have a substantial background in the banking or financial services sector, with a focus on operational resilience or business continuity. A minimum of 5 years' specialized experience in risk assurance, particularly related to third-party relationships, is essential. The ideal candidate will possess advanced analytical skills, technical proficiency in business continuity management, and a deep understanding of global and local regulatory frameworks. Project management experience and excellent interpersonal skills are also required to facilitate collaboration across diverse stakeholder groups. The role demands a professional with a proven ability to connect processes, technology, people, and business services for a comprehensive risk assessment, and a commitment to continuous improvement in third-party resilience practices.