Senior Associate, Third Party Risk Management

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The Senior Associate will be working across multiple lines of business to assist with TPRM efforts to monitor and manage third party relationships and compliance with TPRM procedures. In this role, they will have governance and oversight responsibilities to ensure third parties are properly assessed. In addition, the Associate Principal shall lead special projects as assigned.

• Coordinate with key stakeholders across multiple departments to initiate, scope and conduct Third Party risk assessments of new and existing Third Party engagements (Vendors, FMU’s, Exchanges, Clearing Members, Banks & other third parties)
• Conduct risk‑based analysis, such as communication of identified risks to key stakeholders, organizing remediation action plans, and track and monitor identified Third Party risks to closure
• Oversee on‑boarding, monitoring and off‑boarding of Third Party services
• Establish and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective collaboration to identify, measure and manage Third Party risks and controls
• Coordinate with both internal and external stakeholders and respond to Third Party requests related to OCC operations from Clearing Members, Banks, and other OCC Third Parties
• Maintain an up‑to‑date understanding of emerging financial, operational, Third Party and regulatory/compliance related information to contribute to the continuous improvement of the Third Party risk management program
• Assist with regulatory and audit requests
• Lead special projects as assigned

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The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary functions.

• Ability to anticipate, draw conclusions, and adapt to changing needs and demands
• Prior Third Party Risk Management, Audit or Enterprise Risk Management experience
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Strong analytical skills, problem solving, strategic thinking and reasoning abilities
• A high degree of integrity, professionalism, and capacity to excel in a cohesive team environment
• Ability to work independently on projects with little oversight or as part of a team
• Detail oriented with the ability to multitask and quickly adapt to changing assignments

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent)
• Master’s Degree (preferred)
• At least 2 years of experience in Risk Management, Third Party Risk, Auditing or the equivalent
• Some knowledge of Third Party Risk Management processes and methodologies

Preferred CISA, CRISC, or other certifications for Security or Business Continuity

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization. Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions. As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC…