Third-Party Risk Management - Team Lead

Role Summary

State Street uses third parties to support internal processes and in the delivery of certain products and services to clients.  These third parties are evaluated and risk assessed through our Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program.  The Inherent Risk Questionnaire (IRQ) is the tool utilized to determine the inherent risk of an engagement.  The Third-Party Risk Management IRQ Review Officer is responsible for effective review and challenge of inherent risk assessments completed by managers of third party supplier engagements. This review is critical to ensure accuracy of responses, resulting inherent risk and required due diligence.  The successful candidate should be able to recognize inconsistencies within the IRQ, initiate communications with key stakeholders and business partners and guide them towards successful resolution of the items raised.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Review inherent risk assessments for reasonableness and accuracy

Effectively challenge any inconsistencies noted during review

Communicate with key stakeholders for inconsistencies identified and follow through to successful resolution

Develop and maintain an understanding of State Street’s business lines and the products & services offered

Act as subject matter expert with regards to the inherent risk questionnaire(IRQ) trigger logic and interdependencies between the questions and resulting due diligence requirements

Identify business specific nuances to the IRQ responses and enhance existing procedures, as needed

Adhere to SLAs; identify opportunities for process efficiencies

Assist with the creation and / or maintenance of procedure documents and FAQs

Participate in project management efforts including tests of Archer system enhancements

Flexibility in working outside of direct responsibilities to support emerging TPRM program requirement changes

Skills

Ability to multi-task and operate in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment; effective time management skills

Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Must be self-motivated, adaptable and demonstrate initiative in difficult circumstances

Strong verbal and written communication skills; detail oriented

Possess a strong customer centric mindset

Demonstrate a willingness to support change and initiatives within the TPRM Program

Qualifications

Overall work experience of minimum 5 years in multinational banks

Prior experience in Third Party Risk Management

Familiar with third party risk topics like Cyber Information Sensitivity and Access Risks, Business Conduct and Compliance Risks and Operational Resiliency Risks

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel

Prior experience with Archer / RSA platform is preferred.

*Please note: Role is required to support internal clients in the first half of US working hours

About State Street

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