Third Party Risk Lead

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

Location : Bangalore

Experience : 6+ Years

Department : Information Risk Management / Information Security

About the Role :

We are seeking an experienced TPRM Manager to lead and enhance our Third-Party Risk Management framework. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Information Risk Management (IRM) , Information Security (InfoSec) , and vendor risk assessment , with the ability to evaluate and mitigate risks associated with third-party engagements across business functions.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead end-to-end Third Party Risk Management lifecycle including onboarding, due diligence, assessment, monitoring, and offboarding.
• Perform detailed risk assessments of vendors based on defined risk criteria — including Information Security, Privacy, and Regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Procurement, Legal, Compliance, IT Security) to ensure adherence to enterprise risk standards.
• Identify and assess information security and operational risks associated with third parties and recommend appropriate mitigation actions.
• Develop and maintain the TPRM framework , policies, and risk assessment methodologies in line with industry best practices (ISO 27001, NIST, etc.).
• Review vendor SOC reports, ISO certifications, penetration test results, and other assurance documents to validate control effectiveness.
• Track, monitor, and report on vendor risks, remediation progress, and performance metrics to senior management.
• Support internal and external audits related to TPRM, IRM, and InfoSec programs.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in the TPRM process using automation and data analytics where possible.

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