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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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)
- Paid Time Off
- Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan
- Health insurance
- Volunteer time
- Associate Resource Groups
Program Transformation & Delivery
Third Party Risk Oversight & Governance
Talent Development & Team Leadership
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
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.