TPRM Assistant Manager - Cyber

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

Location : Mumbai, India

Experience Required : Minimum 3 to 8 years in TPRM / Vendor Risk / Information Security / Risk Advisory

Employment Type : Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Deputy Manager - Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) to join our Risk Advisory / Cyber Risk / Governance team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing third-party risk programs, performing vendor assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal risk frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute third-party risk assessments (security, privacy, operational, financial, compliance, etc.).

Evaluate vendors against defined risk frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, NIST, etc.).

Review vendor due diligence questionnaires and supporting evidence for risk identification.

Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of TPRM programs , policies, and processes.

Track and monitor remediation plans and ensure closure of identified vendor risks.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as procurement, legal, compliance, and IT security teams.

Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives within the TPRM function.

Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and metrics for management review.

Mentor junior team members and support client engagements as a subject matter contributor.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Risk Management, or related field (Master’s preferred).

Minimum 3 years of experience in Third-Party Risk Management, Vendor Risk, or related domains.

Strong understanding of risk frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and SIG questionnaires.

Experience with TPRM tools such as Archer, Process Unity, OneTrust, Coupa Risk Assess, or similar platforms.

Good understanding of information security, privacy, and compliance requirements .

Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have)

CTPRP / CTPRA

ISO 27001 LA / LI

CISA / CRISC / CISSP

Any certification in risk management or cybersecurity