TPRM Assistant Manager - Cyber

Job Title: Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) - Deputy Manager

Location: Mumbai, India

Experience Required: Minimum 3 to 8 years in TPRM / Vendor Risk / Information Security / Risk Advisory

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Deputy Manager - Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) to join our Risk Advisory / Cyber Risk / Governance team in Bangalore. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience managing third-party risk programs, performing vendor assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal risk frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute third-party risk assessments (security, privacy, operational, financial, compliance, etc.).
• Evaluate vendors against defined risk frameworks (e.g., ISO 27001, SOC 2, GDPR, NIST, etc.).
• Review vendor due diligence questionnaires and supporting evidence for risk identification.
• Support the design, implementation, and enhancement of TPRM programs , policies, and processes.
• Track and monitor remediation plans and ensure closure of identified vendor risks.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as procurement, legal, compliance, and IT security teams.
• Contribute to automation and process improvement initiatives within the TPRM function.
• Prepare risk reports, dashboards, and metrics for management review.
• Mentor junior team members and support client engagements as a subject matter contributor.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in information technology, Risk Management, or related field (Masters preferred).
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Third-Party Risk Management, Vendor Risk, or related domains.
• Strong understanding of risk frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, SOC 2, and SIG questionnaires.
• Experience with TPRM tools such as Archer, Process Unity, OneTrust, Coupa Risk Assess, or similar platforms.
• Good understanding of information security, privacy, and compliance requirements .
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.

Preferred Certifications (Nice to Have)

• CTPRP / CTPRA
• ISO 27001 LA / LI
• CISA / CRISC / CISSP
• Any certification in risk management or cybersecurity