Jobs · Management · Minnesota

Third Party Risk Management Director (Hybrid)

Securian Financial · St Paul, MN · 1 wk ago
HybridManagement$117k–$217k/yrFull-time

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Partnership
    • Define and execute an enterprise TPRM strategy aligned to risk appetite, business priorities, and the evolving external environment
    • Influence senior leaders to drive consistent adoption of TPRM practices and proactive third-party risk management across Solution Groups
    • Lead cross-functional alignment across the third-party ecosystem, fostering strong partnerships with Procurement, Compliance, BCM, Cybersecurity, and other second-line risk functions
    • Communicate TPRM program status and risk insights to executive stakeholders, including Risk Council and Executive Leadership Team

    Program Transformation & Delivery

    • Transform the TPRM program operating model, governance, processes, and enabling technology
    • Drive scalability and efficiency improvements across the full third-party lifecycle
    • Establish and execute a capability maturity roadmap aligned to industry best practices while managing to a defined program budget

    Third Party Risk Oversight & Governance

    • Provide enterprise oversight of third-party risks across operational, cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and regulatory domains
    • Ensure consistent risk tiering, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and issue remediation practices
    • Maintain audit and regulatory readiness through strong documentation and defensible risk decisions

    Talent Development & Team Leadership

    • Lead and develop a high-performing TPRM team and aligned operational risk resources
    • Establish clear roles, expectations, accountability, and development pathways
    • Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared ownership of risk

    Required Qualifications

    • 12+ years of experience leading Third Party Risk Management or operational risk programs in a complex enterprise environment
    • Demonstrated experience designing and transforming enterprise-wide TPRM programs and operating models
    • Strong knowledge of third-party risk domains including operational, cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and regulatory risk
    • Prominent ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross-functional alignment
    • Experience managing regulatory expectations, audits, and risk governance structures

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Experience in financial services, insurance, or other highly regulated industries
    • Hands-on experience with TPRM enabling technologies and automation tools
    • Advanced degree or professional risk management certification (e.g., CRMP, CISA, CISSP)

    Pay

    The estimated base pay range for this job is: $116,600.00 - $217,300.00 Pay may vary depending on job-related factors and individual experience, skills, knowledge, etc.

    Benefits

    • Paid Time Off
    • Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan
    • Health insurance
    • Volunteer time
    • Associate Resource Groups

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