About the Role
Provide comprehensive oversight and leadership for FSS third-party and supplier risk due diligence services, maintaining alignment of service level agreements with the established risk tolerances of the firm
Serve as a subject matter expert and FSS designee to KPMG Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Contingent Workforce Management Office (CWMO), and Strategic Sourcing & Procurement (SSP) for security-related due diligence to identify and mitigate related risk management concerns for the firm; support FSS Converged Workplace Threat Management & Investigations in the assessment or inquiry processes surrounding third-party personnel concerns
Adjudicate situations as they arise via sound decisions that balance risks with other business priorities; apply a general understanding of third-party risk and litigation matters to review the results of supplier due diligence investigations for adverse or derogatory information which may expose the firm to legal, regulatory and/or reputational risk and work with others in Firm Safety & Security Services, CWMO, SSP, TPRM, business teams, counsel, and risk management to resolve issues
Drive innovation across security-related third-party processes by identifying and implementing continuous process improvements, leveraging AI and other innovative technologies, optimizing workflows and increasing overall efficiency while maintaining high quality
Develop appropriate metrics and service levels to show progress against key initiatives; prepare periodic reports for executive management, to include the Management Committee of the firm and the Board of Directors
Provide overall accountability for leveraged service models and an internal team. Develop and execute resource plans for operations via efficient allocation and maximum utilization of resources
Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment
Requirements
Qualifications:
- Minimum eight years of recent related work experience in public or private sector intelligence, security, due diligence services, or third-party and supplier risk services
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required
- Leadership experience in developing, implementing, and managing programs; must be a strategic thinker capable of handling multiple, concurrent issues
- Outstanding verbal/written communication, collaboration, negotiation, and influencing skills to lead an environment driven by customer service and teamwork; ability to direct, motivate and empower others to work towards the organization's goals, ensuring efficient allocation of resources across multiple functions; capability to successfully execute strategic initiatives for the organization
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; KPMG LLP will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)
About the Company
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