Lead Specialist, Third Party Risk Management

Lead Specialist, Third Party Risk Management

Join KPMG US as a Lead Specialist in Third Party Risk Management. This role supports our Managed Services practice by partnering with onshore engagements and clients to conduct vendor and third‑party security assessments, produce assessment reports, and enhance client relationships.

A strong background in information security governance, privacy, compliance, and risk assessments is essential. Preferred certifications include CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIPP, ISO
27001.

• Interact with onshore engagements and clients directly performing vendor or third‑party security assessments, and perform remote assessments independently.
• Independently draft assessment reports based on remote review discussions, and perform second‑level quality review of peer reports.
• Conduct business continuity planning and disaster recovery implementation and review.
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with clients and internal teams, and support the current team with execution and management of engagements.
• Lead and manage client engagements with a focus on delivering high‑quality service in a managed services context.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and personal responsibility to uphold KPMG's respectful and courteous work environment.

• Minimum five years of recent experience in information security governance, privacy and compliance, and security assessment with a focus on IT and IS risk assessments and program reviews.
• Experience with consulting for a large client base preferred; certifications such as CISA, CISSP, CISM, CIPP, ISO
  27001 are advantageous.
• Master’s degree in information security, computer science, engineering, technology, or related field preferred; bachelor’s degree required.
• Familiarity with BS ISO/IEC 27002:2005, BS 7799, and related standards, and assessment of domains such as asset management, HR security, physical security, communication and operations management, access control, IS acquisition, incident management, business continuity, and compliance.
• Strong client interaction skills, written and verbal, with fluency in English.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Authorized to work in the U.S. without employment‑based visa sponsorship.

KPMG offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and personal well‑being benefits. Personal time off, holidays, and paid breaks are provided per company policy.

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. KPMG is an equal opportunity employer.

Recruitment is on a rolling basis and the opportunity will remain open until filled.