Risk Consulting - Americas Managed Services - Third Party Risk Management Associate - Staff

Risk Consulting – Americas Managed Services – Third Party Risk Management Associate

Rank: Staff

Role: Engagement Support

Team: TPRM Service Delivery – US

Preferred Locations: Flexible (Remote), Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco

The opportunity

EY’s Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) practice is the leader in providing innovative and practical TPRM solutions. The team has assisted hundreds of companies across all industries in improving and/or operating their third-party risk programs.  Risk & Supplier Services (RSS) is an organization dedicated within Americas Managed Services to provide clients a variety of solutions such as TPRM program management, third-party risk assessments and technology enablement.  TPRM is one of the fastest growing businesses in EY and an amazing opportunity to join a dynamic organization.

Your key responsibilities

As an Associate in our TPRM Service Delivery team, you'll support and help operate one or multiple client TPRM projects across a variety of industries. You'll interact with clients and our global team members on a daily basis to execute risk management activities, such as third-party risk assessments, conduct reporting and data analysis, and ensure timely and quality delivery of work products. You’ll also support on identifying and implementing improvements to client programs and processes.

Your responsibilities may extend to supporting sales efforts, contributing to practice development, and helping to manage the financial health of engagements. If you're looking to make a tangible impact and learn how to lead teams to success, we welcome your expertise and passion in this Engagement Support position.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate and apply critical thinking and problem-solving skills with specific focus on information security, data protection, resiliency, or other key operational risks
• Assist the Engagement Lead with oversight and daily work of individual workstreams
• Assist Engagement Lead in managing challenging stakeholders within suppliers and customers
• Manage concurrent activities with tight deadlines and a strong attention to detail
• Work in a global delivery model
• Ability to learn and operate a variety to technology tools and platforms
• Assist Engagement Lead in identifying and mitigating risks that may impact service delivery and client satisfaction

 To qualify for the role, you should have:

• A bachelor's degree and 2 years of professional work experience
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working within a third-party risk management program, Procurement, IT Security, Enterprise Risk or other similar risk functions within industry or professional services firm
• We would expect for you to be available to occasionally travel outside of your assigned office location (5-10% of the time)
• Ability to navigate fast-paced environments and be flexible with working hours, as we often work across multiple time zones

 Ideally, you will also have:

• A bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, information systems, engineering, or a related discipline

What we look for

We’re looking for passionate leaders with strong vision and a desire to stay on top of trends in the third-party risk industry. If you have a genuine passion for helping businesses achieve their full potential, this role is for you.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.