Associate Director, Third-Party Risk

Company: KPMG
Location: Melville
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Known for being a great place to work and build a career, KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services for organizations in today's most important industries. Our growth is driven by delivering real results for our clients. It's also enabled by our culture, which encourages individual development, embraces an inclusive environment, rewards innovative excellence and supports our communities. With qualities like those, it's no wonder we're consistently ranked among the best companies to work for by Fortune Magazine, Consulting Magazine, Working Mother Magazine, Diversity Inc. and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Third Party Risk to join our KPMG's Third-Party Risk organization.Responsibilities:Work closely with the Senior Director of Third-Party Risk Management, to build out the program and serve as the point of contact for third-party risk oversight activitiesDevelop and execute a phased implementation plan for the program, create a policy, develop relationships with key risk and compliance stakeholders, provide leadership visibility into the progress of the program, the overall risk profile for the firm and mitigations plans/strategiesOrganize and facilitate meetings between Third Parties, Risk Partners, Procurement and Business Supplier Managers to identify and evaluate relationship risksEngage with Procurement, Risk SMEs and Category Managers to develop criteria for monitoring suppliers' risk and performance effectivenessCoordinate and manage Third Party risk assessments on set schedules and ensure appropriate remediation activitiesImplement high quality supplier risk management solutions to support achievement of business unit objectivesQualifications:Minimum seven years' experience in a Third-Party Risk/Vendor Risk or similar role; CRVPM or CTPRP preferredBS/BA degree from an accredited college/university or equivalent experience; MBA and other relevant degree/certification desirableAdvanced understanding of Third-Party Risk Programs and solutions supporting a large, regulated institution preferred; ideally financial servicesHighly customer service oriented with excellent written and verbal communication skillsDemonstrated analytical, problem solving and organization skills; project management skills desirableHighest ethical standards with a strong moral compass and a constant focus on doing what is rightKPMG LLP (the U.S. member firm of KPMG International) offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. KPMG is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer. KPMG complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The attached link contains further information regarding the firm's compliance with federal, state and local recruitment and hiring laws. No phone calls or agencies please.At KPMG, any partner or employee must be fully vaccinated or test negative for COVID-19 in order to go to any KPMG office, client site or KPMG event. In some circumstances, individuals who are not fully vaccinated may also be required to have a reasonable accommodation to not be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

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