Director, TPRM Program Governance

Third-Party Risk Management Program Governance Lead

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The Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program Governance Lead is responsible for overseeing the governance, structure, and ongoing development of the bank's third-party risk management framework. This role ensures that the TPRM program aligns with regulatory expectations, internal risk appetite, and strategic business objectives. The individual will play a critical role in policy oversight, risk reporting, regulatory engagement, control assurance, and continuous program enhancements.

Key Responsibilities

Program Governance Management

• Maintain and enhance the TPRM governance framework, including policies, standards, procedures, and control documentation.
• Lead or support strategic initiatives to mature the TPRM program, including tool implementations, workflow automation, and integration with other risk disciplines.
• Work with initiative leaders and other project owners to ensure timely, accurate updates are captured and communicated to the team, Risk Partners and Leadership.
• Support leadership in ensuring third-party oversight is effectively implemented bank wide.
• Develop and maintain program dashboards, KPIs / KRIs, and executive reporting for senior leadership and Board-level risk committees.
• Track program compliance, exceptions, and issues to inform risk-based decision-making.
• Perform control testing and assurance activities across key TPRM lifecycle processes.
• Identify program gaps or inconsistencies and drive remediation plans.
• Ensure consensus and appropriate sign-off is obtained for any new, enhancement / changes to the program.
• Ensure communication plan is developed and executed by project / initiatives leader to ensure awareness and transparency.
• Review of any required training materials to support release of projects / initiatives.

Policies and Procedures Management

TPRM Committee Leader

Contract Worker Support (when applicable)

Regulatory Relations, Legal and Audit Liaison

Requirements

This role has a hybrid work schedule and can be based in our NY (NYC, White Plains, Jericho) and CT (Southington, Stamford). The estimated base salary range for this position is $130,000 USD to $150,000 USD. Actual salary may vary up or down depending on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this position is eligible for incentive compensation.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.