Director Vendor Risk Management

Job description

Under the direction of the Manager, this role is responsible for the strategic oversight, execution, and continuous improvement of the enterprise’s vendor risk program. This position ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, internal governance standards, and business objectives across financial, operational, compliance, and cybersecurity domains. Partners with executive stakeholders to drive innovation, operational resilience, and enterprise-wide risk awareness. Strategic Program Leadership: Leads the development and implementation of the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework, operating model, and governance structure. Aligns third-party risk strategy with enterprise goals, regulatory expectations, and evolving market dynamics. Oversees program maturity initiatives and ensures consistent execution across business units. Technology Enablement & Process Optimization: Directs the design and enhancement of vendor risk systems, tools, and analytics platforms. Ensures data integrity, system scalability, and integration with enterprise risk architecture. Champions automation and process reengineering to improve efficiency, transparency, and scalability. Stakeholder Engagemen...