Senior Director, Third Party Risk

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, Seramount, Fair360 and others. If you're as passionate about your future as we are, join our team.KPMG is currently seeking a Senior Director, Third Party Risk to join our Strategic Sourcing & Procurement organization.Responsibilities:Define and lead the strategic direction of the firm's Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program, continuously evolving its mandate to cover emerging risk domains and expand its services across the enterpriseLead and mature the firm's TPRM Program by evolving risk-based approach and supporting methodologies to ensure the program operates effectively; oversee the entire TPRM lifecycle to ensure it is robust and scalableDevelop and execute a continuous improvement strategy for the TPRM program; utilize program metrics, performance data, and industry best practices to identify and lead initiatives that enhance efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver greater value to stakeholdersHold ultimate accountability for the continuous optimization of all TPRM procedures, including methodologies for assessing supplier risk ratings, ensuring data quality, and managing the program's reporting framework; drive the evolution and enhanced utilization of the firm's OneTrust platform to maximize automation and effectiveness, including deployment of AI across the lifecycle elementsOversee the firm's aggregate supplier risk profile, ensuring that risks are proactively identified, assessed, and mitigated; guide the development of forward-looking risk reduction strategies and monitor the execution of remediation plans, reporting program status, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) to senior managementDirect the operations of the TPRM team, ensuring the consistent and effective execution of all lifecycle processes, including onboarding, due diligence, issue management, and ongoing monitoring, in line with firm policies and defined service levels; partner with leadership across firm to ensure TPRM standards are not just maintained but are continuously improved and aligned with firm-wide objectives and policy requirements; foster a culture of risk awareness and strong partnership across the organizationAct with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environmentQualifications:Minimum ten years of recent experience leading, maturing, and operating a Third-Party Risk function; recent experience in Sourcing and Procurement preferredMaster's degree from an accredited college/university is preferred; minimum of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university is requiredProven track record of driving operational excellence and leading continuous improvement initiatives within risk management, compliance, or procurement function; experience with process optimization methodologies is highly preferred; prior work experience supporting a large, regulated institution, preferably in financial servicesDemonstrated ability to use data, metrics, and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive decision-making, measure program performance, and report effectively to senior leadershipExtensive experience with implementing, managing, and optimizing a leading Third-Party risk management platform or GRC toolStrong relationship management skills with a demonstrated ability to manage and influence change, and to partner effectively with a wide array of constituents acro

Created: 2026-03-09