Deputy Manager / Manager – Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) [High Salary]

Job Title : Deputy Manager / Manager – Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM)

Location : Pune

Experience : 5+ Years

Department : Information Risk Management / Cybersecurity

Employment Type : Full-time

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced and driven Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) professional to lead and manage end-to-end vendor risk assessments for global clients. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in risk assessment, control testing, vendor governance, and regulatory compliance within the IT Risk & Cybersecurity domain.

As a Deputy Manager / Manager, you will oversee assessment delivery, manage client relationships, and contribute to the enhancement of TPRM frameworks and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead and manage third-party risk assessments across cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and operational domains.
• Evaluate vendor controls against frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, GDPR, and industry-specific regulations.
• Design and enhance vendor due diligence and onboarding processes, ensuring alignment with enterprise risk policies.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, procurement, and vendor teams to track risk mitigation and remediation plans.
• Review vendor responses, identify control gaps, and provide actionable recommendations to mitigate risks.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior leadership and clients.
• Manage a small team of analysts, providing training, mentoring, and performance feedback.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of TPRM methodologies, tools, and automation initiatives.

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