Third Party Risk Management Manager

Company: Deloitte
Location: Columbus
Posted on: June 25, 2022

Job Description:

The Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) program is seeking a professional to oversee and manage various tasks related to the Deloitte U.S. Firms' Risk and Brand Protection (R&BP) risk management process and technology. The TPRM Gateway is a technology solution that facilitates performing risk-based due diligence on the Deloitte U.S. Firm's third parties to address independence and business conflicts, corruption and trade risk, cyber security, among other topics.

The TPRM team's mission is to manage the firm's risk exposure related to third parties through enhanced risk management practices and automated capabilities and to provide the firm leadership with transparency into Deloitte's third party ecosystem, risk exposure and risk decisions.

TPRM team enhancement and projects manager is expected to:

• Gain comprehensive knowledge and understanding of Deloitte U.S. third party due diligence policies and guidelines
• Manage the technology lifecycle of a flagship third party risk management system
• Act as a bridge between the cross-domain users, Deloitte Information Technology Services (ITS) and the product vendor(s) to deliver agreed-upon configuration modifications and enhancements
• Exhibit a blend of capabilities, including that of a Relationship Manager, Business Analyst, Project Manager, User Acceptance Tester, and Configuration Specialist/Developer
• Gain in-depth knowledge of Deloitte's business processes, risk-scoring, rules, and the TPRM Gateway product's technical capabilities
• Develop deep expertise in the relevant business processes of Anti-Corruption and Trade (ACT), Independence & Conflicts Network and other risk domains incorporated in the TPRM Gateway
• Become fully knowledgeable of the technical capabilities of the vendor products utilized by the TPRM Gateway - Aravo, Arachnys, and Deloitte systems linked to TPRM Gateway, such as Conflict Check Application (CCA), One Client Master (OCM), etc.
• Lead design and configure enhancements in the TPRM platform in response to risk domain requirements
• Liaise between various users and leadership constituencies to align on TPRM strategic direction and to mobilize and track continuous improvement ideas
• Coordinate with users to gather accurate, complex requirements and communicate such requirements to the ITS, TPRM and vendor teams
• Plan and perform effective User Acceptance Testing (UAT) of applications to translate end user needs into solutions and obtain error free system implementations
• Serve as the primary technology project resource by analyzing system and configuration, and brainstorming/deciding on appropriate remediations. In addition, responsibilities will include escalating appropriate incidents to ITS, vendor or TPRM internal support as necessary and tracking to resolution. Manage relationship with vendor, including driving and scheduling system upgrades and enhancements
  • Coordinate with external providers and internal technology teams regarding platform development, enhancements, integration and issue resolution
    • Oversee US and India resources in a remote environment
    • Present status reports to TPRM leadership
    • Independently manage workload and priorities with limited oversight and direction
    • Manager responsibilities will evolve over time as resource developments occur
      Illustrative Duties and Responsibilities
      
      1.
      
      Drive tasks supporting TPRM Program, including but not limited to:
      
      • Assist in developing and maintaining TPRM program roadmap including continuous improvements/process enhancements
      • Assist in developing and maintaining TPRM program strategy (e.g., risk oversight and governance strategy, risk sensing) aligned with firm's strategy and risk appetite
      • Execute project management tasks and support program leadership
      • Facilitate TPRM Working Group with stakeholders (Procurement, OGC, risk & compliance groups) and management of significant events/incidents (e.g., coordinate with crisis management group, facilitate root-cause analysis of incidents)
        2.
        
        Drive enhancements and projects related to the TPRM Gateway, including but not limited to:
        
        • Periodically assess and evaluate the process and other system integrations
        • Liaison with the TPRM Gateway risk & compliance groups on third party due diligence system requests
        • Recommend modifications to technology solution to meet TPRM team, risk & compliance group and firm needs
        • Work with global partners (e.g., DTTL member firms and venture partners) to advance TPRM Gateway goals
          3.
          
          Manage activities related to the TPRM Gateway, including but not limited to:
          
          • Manage US and India team resources
          • Contact and respond to inquiries as issues are escalated for your attention
          • Represent TPRM team directly with client service teams, partners, others within the organization, and with external third parties
          • Execute project management tasks and support program leadership
          • Design and manage other third party review activity as needed
            4.
            
            Other tasks specifically supporting the development and implementation of enhancements and processes to facilitate compliance, implementation, and operational efficiency of the TPRM Gateway.
            
            Key Skills:
            
            • Aptitude to learn and utilize technology (e.g., TPRM Gateway (Aravo), Arachnys) to perform and document responsibilities
            • Ability to work with technical tools including Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
            • Excellent organizational aptitude
            • Ability to analyze problems and facilitate solutions
            • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
            • Detail-oriented with strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills
            • Flexibility in working on several processes or projects simultaneously to meet team goals and responsibilities
            • High integrity to handle sensitive and confidential data
            • Ability to work accurately and efficiently under pressure
            • Proven ability to work independently and drive projects to completion with minimal oversight
            • Ability to work collaboratively with subject matter resources in often a virtual and cross border environment
            • Confidence and poise to work directly with partners, business teams and other firm leaders
            • Interest in effectively developing other colleagues and creating a culture of compliance, inclusion, and professional growth
              
              
              Relevant Experience and Qualifications
              
              • At least six years of experience working for a professional services organization providing one or more of the following: regulatory and compliance, audit, consulting, financial advisory, enterprise risk management and other related services.
              • Substantive direct experience in one or more of the following: third party due diligence, ethics and compliance programs, risk and controls, process management or change management
              • Substantive direct experience managing a team, with managing remote teams a plus
              • Bachelor's degree in MIS (Management Info Systems), accounting, finance, business or related field
              • Project Management Professional (PMP) preferred
              • Experience with a global professional services firm a plus
                
                
                The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Deloitte, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $86,000 to $159,000.
                
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