Associate Director, Third Party and Strategic Security Services

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KPMG is currently seeking an Associate Director, Third Party and Strategic Security Services to join our Enterprise Security Services organization.

Responsibilities:

* Lead end-to-end program management for the firm security services strategy, managing program reviews and measurements of progress as set forth by senior leadership

* Enable firm security teams through continuous improvement, trend identification, and other service maturation offerings leveraging contemporary technologies inclusive of artificial intelligence

* Manage cross-functional project teams, vendors, and integrators through the design, deployment, and optimization of security services; work with cross functional disciplines, develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and risk management strategies; apply a working knowledge of public and private sector risk management and data analysis methodologies to support the daily execution and strategic direction of the converged threat management program

* Deliver third-party security risk management services via inquiries and leading other program components in support of the timely identification and response to external risk considerations; conduct in-depth due diligence and ongoing monitoring of third-parties levering KPMG's open-source and subscribed intelligence tools

* Analyze and synthesize intelligence from multiple sources to identify nexus to a set forth risk matrix; support the development and enhancement of third-party risk processes, including risk assessments, supplier and/or third-party labor workforce onboarding, and periodic reviews and collaborate with procurement, legal, compliance, and business units to ensure alignment of security requirements and risk mitigation strategies

* Prepare clear, actionable reports and briefings for stakeholders, including executive summaries and risk recommendations; track and report on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and trends relevant to the organization's supply chain and third-party ecosystem; maintain up-to-date knowledge of best practices, regulatory requirements, and industry standards related to supply chain security and third-party risk and collaborate within a multi-disciplinary threat assessment team, offering insights and recommendations

* Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment

Qualifications:

* Minimum eight years of recent experience in security analysis, intelligence, investigations, due diligence involving third-party risk management

* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business, security, intelligence, risk management, or related field is preferred;
High School diploma or GED is required

* Experience with international or multi-site security project deployments, as well as experience with supply chain security frameworks and third-party risk management processes

* Proven experience managing projects, budgets, and procurement processes along with a demonstrated understanding of performing due diligence investigations inclusive of commercial litigation and criminal court analysis

* Demonstrated expertise in open-source intelligence (OSINT) and use of commercial/subscribed intelligence tools

* Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills with a demonstrated ability in building trusted liaison and collaborative relationships across disciplines; great analytical, investigative, and report-writing skills and strong communication skills and a collaborative working style adaptable to remote/online team environments

* 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)

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