Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Specialist
Experience : Relevant experience in risk management, information security, or vendor management, with a focus on third-party risk.
- Experience in TPRM- should be minimum of 3 years
- Total experience: 4 Years
- Experience in Cybersecurity should be there.
- Certification in the relevant area desired (Like ISO 27001 lead auditor, etc)
Summary
The Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Analyst is responsible for assessing and managing the risks associated with third-party relationships to ensure the security, integrity, and compliance of the organization's information and assets. The role involves evaluating third-party vendors, conducting risk assessments, implementing risk mitigation strategies, and maintaining ongoing monitoring processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Third-Party Risk Assessments :
- Conduct thorough assessments of potential and existing third-party vendors to evaluate their security controls, data protection practices, and overall risk posture.
- Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather relevant information and assess the impact of third- party relationships on the organization.
- Risk Identification and Analysis :
- Identify and analyze potential risks associated with third-party relationships, considering factors such as cybersecurity, data privacy, compliance, and business continuity.
- Evaluate the inherent and residual risks and communicate findings to relevant stakeholders.
- Compliance Management :
- Ensure third-party vendors comply with industry regulations, legal requirements, and organizational policies.
- Stay updated on relevant regulatory changes and communicate the impact on third-party risk management processes.
- Policy Development and Implementation :
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of third-party risk management policies and procedures.
- Implement and enforce risk management frameworks to ensure consistent and effective risk assessments.
- Monitoring and Reporting :
- Establish and maintain ongoing monitoring mechanisms for third-party relationships.
- Generate and provide regular reports on the status of third-party risks, key performance indicators, and mitigation efforts.
- Vendor Due Diligence :
- Conduct due diligence activities, including vendor background checks, financial assessments, and evaluation of their security and privacy practices.
- Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to ensure that contractual agreements include necessary security and compliance clauses.
- Collaboration and Communication:
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including IT, legal, compliance, and procurement teams, to ensure a comprehensive approach to third-party risk management.
- Communicate effectively with third-party vendors to address and resolve identified risks.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a related field
- Certification in relevant areas such as ISO27001 will be preferred.
(ref:hirist.tech)