Third Party Risk Manager

Job Purpose:  

The selected candidate will be responsible for oversight and coordination of the Third Party Risk Management Program. As part of this work, the individual will be tasked with helping to ensure that TD SYNNEX remains in compliance with the company’s Third Party Risk Management standards and procedures, with a particular focus on screening process design and implementation, monitoring, due diligence activities, and mitigation strategies. This role will assist with building and maintaining robust practices for third party risk management globally. This role is responsible for ensuring that the appropriate controls are embedded throughout the third party management cycle. He/she supports business colleagues to leverage data and harness enterprise-wide risk mitigation activities to improve third party risk activities and processes, while adopting a risk-based approach. This manager is expected to possess strong process management and communication skills. A sound knowledge of third party management systems and processes, particularly within legal, compliance, and other control-focused departments is preferred. We welcome an innovative individual that embraces challenges and offers creative solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Together with the [Global Head], developing annual Third Party Risk Strategy Plan and implementation tracker

• Developing procedures and controls to ensure compliance with applicable policies and processes related to third-party risk, with a particular focus on screening activities and other tools such as due diligence questionnaires, enhanced due diligence, and open source research

• Serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the E&C department to identify and address key third party related risks and areas of concerns associated with new and existing third-party relationships

• Serve as SME of key tools and platforms to manage the program, liase with relevant vendors

• Driving appropriate stakeholder participation in evaluation of risk and control effectiveness

• Partnering with E&C regional teams to perform third party risk analysis and assessments

• Conducting training throughout the department to ensure Program awareness

• Interface with regional directors to provide thought leadership in enhancing the program

• Facilitating in-person and virtual site visits to validate third-party controls, participate in remote third-party reviews, interviews, and audit protocols

• Monitoring and maintaining Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for appropriate escalation to stakeholders

• Developing a dashboard that highlights key program metrics and statistics (e.g., third-party risk, vendor master file trends, process and onboarding lifecycle and SLA, rejected third parties, ‘do not engage’ list, program efficiencies/value add, etc.)

• Develop helpful tools, checklists, and manual/handbooks to assist regional teams globally

• Maintaining expertise on third party risk management through training and research to mitigate potential exposure

• Occasional travel: Up to 20% for team meetings and training as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a risk or control function

• 1 to 3 years of experience in Third Party Risk Management preferred

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, JD, CFE, CPA or other advanced degree preferred, compliance certification plus

• English required, Spanish/Portuguese or other languages plus

• Demonstrated success in assessing, identifying, and addressing risks related to third party relationships

• Plus: Experience performing remote and on-site third party assessments and/or contract audits

• Adept at working with metrics and data to deliver relevant business intelligence to stakeholders

• Ability to adapt to change quickly, work comfortably with ambiguity, and manage multiple tasks

• Passion for working collaboratively and cross-functionally with strong commitment to change management, stakeholder relationships, and a pragmatic consultative approach

• Strong professional presence and awareness  

• Knowledge of and expertise in risk management frameworks and processes

• Proven experience developing and working with internal controls and process documentation

• Should possess strong computer-related skills including good understanding of Sharepoint, Tableau/PowerBI, Business Warehouse, preferred; strong skills in SAP and Excel required

• Ability to communicate relevant risks to business stakeholders

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking skills to enable understanding of third party risks in the context of business activities and various go-to-market models (e.g., services, Academy)

• Ability to problem solve and identify solutions to third party issues that are appropriate based on business context and risk significance

• Demonstrated experience in leading, developing, and influencing in a matrixed environment

• Excellent leadership, communication, facilitation and presentation skills

• Ability to quickly develop a deep knowledge of the company, industry, products and services

• Ability to work independently with little direction and/or supervision

• Compliance, Regulatory, Trade, or Supply Chain Risk experience required

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA, JD, CFE, CPA or other advanced degree preferred, compliance certification plus

• English required, Spanish/Portuguese or other languages plus

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Key Skills

Analytical Research, Project Management Basics, Third Party Due Diligence

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!