About the Role
The Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) Director is accountable for leading and transforming the enterprise TPRM program to effectively manage risk across the full third‑party lifecycle. This role serves as a central leader across the organization, ensuring third‑party risk practices are consistent, scalable, and aligned with business objectives and risk appetite.
Operating as a strategic partner to Procurement, Law & Compliance, Cybersecurity, Enterprise Technology, and business leadership, the TPRM Director enables informed decision‑making and resilient growth. Through strong governance, cross‑functional collaboration, and program excellence, this leader ensures third‑party risk management is both protective and enabling for the enterprise.
Key Responsibilities (include But Are Not Limited To)
Strategic Leadership & Enterprise Partnership (25%)
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 (30%)
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 (25%)
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 (20%)
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
Requirements
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
- Proven 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)
**This position will have a hybrid working arrangement, working in-office for a minimum of 3 days a week.**
About the Company
To be confident in your financial future, you need to trust the strength and commitment of your financial organization. For more than 140 years, the Securian Financial family of companies has been developing innovative insurance and retirement solutions to meet the evolving needs of individuals, families and businesses.
Offered through partnerships with employers, financial professionals and affinity groups, our products help bring peace of mind to more than 22 million customers throughout the United States and Canada. We are trusted by our partners and customers to fulfill our purpose of helping to build their secure tomorrows.
Securian Financial is the marketing name for Securian Financial Group, Inc., and its subsidiaries. Insurance products are issued by its subsidiary insurance companies, including Minnesota Life Insurance Company and Securian Life Insurance Company, a New York authorized insurer. Variable products are distributed by Securian Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA.