Third Party Risk Manager

Job Title:

Manager – Third Party Risk

The position will be primarily responsible for managing and leading the assessment of the information security posture of key clients’ third parties while overseeing the overall execution, quality, and delivery of assessments.

• Leading Third Party Risk Assessments by evaluating third‑party questionnaire responses, performing control validation, and assessing documentation per established procedures and standards.
• Managing and overseeing assessment teams, project timelines, and client deliverables across multiple engagements.
• Performing and overseeing site visits to third‑party facilities.
• Evaluating the effectiveness of security controls for compliance with applicable policies, security laws, regulations, and industry standards.
• Assessing cloud technologies such as SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS deployments.
• Documenting information security risk and compliance findings, presenting recommendations for remediation, and communicating results to client leadership.
• Performing quality assurance reviews of assessments completed by team members to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Delivering high‑quality, executive‑level reports and presentations.
• Coordinating schedules, resource allocation, and assessment activities for key third‑party clients while overseeing all key deliverables.
• Supporting business development initiatives, client relationship management, and practice growth efforts.
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing staff and senior consultants within the practice.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology and/or Cybersecurity background and/or experience, including 5–8+ years of IT, cybersecurity, risk management, or third‑party risk experience with network, platform, and/or application technology.
• One or more of the following certifications required:
  Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Third Party Risk Assessor (CTPRA), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC) (preferred).
• Strong knowledge of security domains such as auditing, policy, database security, firewall design and implementation, risk analysis, identity management, access management, cloud security, or web security.
• Working knowledge of one or more compliance frameworks such as SOC2, ISO
  27001, NIST, HIPAA, PCIDSS, or HITRUST.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams in a fast‑paced consulting environment.
• Demonstrated leadership experience overseeing project execution, client relationships, and team performance.
• Proven ability to learn new technologies and systems, especially through independent research and self‑study.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present technical information to both technical and executive audiences.
• Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and client expectations.
• Ability to travel domestically an average of 20%–50% per year.

• Bachelor’s and/or advanced degree with a concentration in Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field.
• Experience working with or assessing third‑party vendors and service providers.
• IT or cybersecurity experience at a leading public company, consulting firm, or regulated industry organization.
• Experience with Archer, Process Unity, Service Now, One Trust, or other GRC/VRM platforms.
• Experience with security ratings platforms and continuous monitoring solutions.
• Experience leading teams and mentoring junior professionals in a consulting or advisory environment.
• Bilingual capabilities preferred.

Remote work arrangements are available. Travel is required domestically 20%–50% per year. The advertised wage range for this role is $ – $ per year
. Employees will receive a comprehensive total rewards package aligned with industry standards.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

Crowe LLP provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.