Senior Director of Third Party Risk Management
TransUnion, Chicago, IL, United States
Join TransUnion's dynamic team where collaboration and innovation pave the way for growth! Our culture is built on welcoming energy and a drive to explore new technologies and tools for agility. Here, you will have the chance to refine your skills, cultivate new capabilities, and unleash your potential.
As the Senior Director of Third Party Risk Management, you will lead a crucial global risk function, overseeing Third Party Risk Management and Supplier Performance Management for approximately 6,000 vendors across more than 33 countries. Your mission will ensure compliance with varying regulatory requirements while designing and implementing comprehensive lifecycle processes—including onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, performance monitoring, and issue remediation. You'll also have a key role in deploying scalable risk frameworks and automation using platforms like Onspring.
This role is vital as it requires strong collaboration with Risk & Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Technology, Procurement, and Business Continuity to effectively manage risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, operational resilience, and financial stability. In this position, you will regularly report strategic insights to senior executives and the Board, driving continuous improvement and enhancing supplier accountability while leading a high-performing team dedicated to strengthening TransUnion's overall risk posture.
What We Are Looking For:
Over 10 years of experience in Third Party Risk Management and Supplier Performance Management within a global organization, demonstrating proven leadership in managing extensive vendor ecosystems.
In-depth knowledge of operational risk frameworks, regulatory compliance, and the various domains of third-party risk including cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and legal.
Exceptional leadership capabilities to influence and engage with senior stakeholders across multiple regions.
Familiarity with risk intelligence platforms and governance tools, particularly Onspring, is preferred.
Outstanding ability to articulate complex risk issues to executive leadership and board members.
Nice to Have:
Experience in implementing global TPRM frameworks and governance models.
Understanding of ESG risk factors and their integration into supplier management.
Project and program management skills for large-scale risk initiatives.
Experience leading organizational change and developing training programs to foster a culture of third-party risk awareness.
Your Impact: In this role, you will maintain a critical impact on TransUnion by overseeing risk and performance management for approximately 6,000 vendors in diverse regions. You will ensure adherence to regulatory standards, safeguarding the operational resilience of our operations. Your ability to drive strategic risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and supplier accountability will directly enhance the company’s global risk posture, business continuity, and reputation through robust governance and collaborative efforts across functions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading a comprehensive global TPRM and SPM program that covers the full lifecycle from onboarding to termination.
Developing policies, procedures, and risk methodologies aligned with industry standards while ensuring a framework of continuous improvement.
Deploying risk frameworks and workflows within GRC platforms to enhance automation, scalability, and transparency.
Ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks and evolving industry standards.
Establishing robust governance forums, reporting structures, and protocols for risk escalation.
Collaborating with various departments to assess and mitigate risks across different domains.
Employing advanced tools and technologies to gain insights into predictive risk.
Driving supplier accountability through performance metrics and structured reviews.
Preparing high-impact presentations for C-suite executives and board committees.
Fostering relationships across regions to ensure alignment with the risk management program.
Implementing analytics and process enhancements to elevate risk controls and operational efficiency.
Supervising third-party incidents and managing remediation activities.
Leading and developing the TPRM team by setting objectives and monitoring performance to ensure strategic alignment.
This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work for a minimum of two days per week at an assigned TransUnion office location.
Benefits: TransUnion offers a range of flexible benefits including generous paid time off, health benefits, mental health support, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a robust 401(k) plan. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $187,500.00 - $312,500 annually. Factors influencing the actual compensation include education, training, work experience, and market considerations.
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As the Senior Director of Third Party Risk Management, you will lead a crucial global risk function, overseeing Third Party Risk Management and Supplier Performance Management for approximately 6,000 vendors across more than 33 countries. Your mission will ensure compliance with varying regulatory requirements while designing and implementing comprehensive lifecycle processes—including onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, performance monitoring, and issue remediation. You'll also have a key role in deploying scalable risk frameworks and automation using platforms like Onspring.
This role is vital as it requires strong collaboration with Risk & Compliance, Legal, Privacy, Technology, Procurement, and Business Continuity to effectively manage risks related to cybersecurity, data privacy, operational resilience, and financial stability. In this position, you will regularly report strategic insights to senior executives and the Board, driving continuous improvement and enhancing supplier accountability while leading a high-performing team dedicated to strengthening TransUnion's overall risk posture.
What We Are Looking For:
Over 10 years of experience in Third Party Risk Management and Supplier Performance Management within a global organization, demonstrating proven leadership in managing extensive vendor ecosystems.
In-depth knowledge of operational risk frameworks, regulatory compliance, and the various domains of third-party risk including cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and legal.
Exceptional leadership capabilities to influence and engage with senior stakeholders across multiple regions.
Familiarity with risk intelligence platforms and governance tools, particularly Onspring, is preferred.
Outstanding ability to articulate complex risk issues to executive leadership and board members.
Nice to Have:
Experience in implementing global TPRM frameworks and governance models.
Understanding of ESG risk factors and their integration into supplier management.
Project and program management skills for large-scale risk initiatives.
Experience leading organizational change and developing training programs to foster a culture of third-party risk awareness.
Your Impact: In this role, you will maintain a critical impact on TransUnion by overseeing risk and performance management for approximately 6,000 vendors in diverse regions. You will ensure adherence to regulatory standards, safeguarding the operational resilience of our operations. Your ability to drive strategic risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and supplier accountability will directly enhance the company’s global risk posture, business continuity, and reputation through robust governance and collaborative efforts across functions.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading a comprehensive global TPRM and SPM program that covers the full lifecycle from onboarding to termination.
Developing policies, procedures, and risk methodologies aligned with industry standards while ensuring a framework of continuous improvement.
Deploying risk frameworks and workflows within GRC platforms to enhance automation, scalability, and transparency.
Ensuring compliance with global regulatory frameworks and evolving industry standards.
Establishing robust governance forums, reporting structures, and protocols for risk escalation.
Collaborating with various departments to assess and mitigate risks across different domains.
Employing advanced tools and technologies to gain insights into predictive risk.
Driving supplier accountability through performance metrics and structured reviews.
Preparing high-impact presentations for C-suite executives and board committees.
Fostering relationships across regions to ensure alignment with the risk management program.
Implementing analytics and process enhancements to elevate risk controls and operational efficiency.
Supervising third-party incidents and managing remediation activities.
Leading and developing the TPRM team by setting objectives and monitoring performance to ensure strategic alignment.
This is a hybrid position requiring in-office work for a minimum of two days per week at an assigned TransUnion office location.
Benefits: TransUnion offers a range of flexible benefits including generous paid time off, health benefits, mental health support, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a robust 401(k) plan. We are dedicated to fostering a diverse workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
The U.S. base salary range for this position is $187,500.00 - $312,500 annually. Factors influencing the actual compensation include education, training, work experience, and market considerations.
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