Third Party Risk Management Director

Securian Financial

Director of Third Party Risk Management overseeing TPRM strategy and collaboration across departments. Focused on risk management and governance in a complex enterprise environment.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeSaint Paul • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $116,600 - $217,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute an enterprise TPRM strategy aligned to risk appetite, business priorities, and the evolving external environment
Influence senior leaders to drive consistent adoption of TPRM practices and proactive third‑party risk management across Solution Groups
Lead cross‑functional alignment across the third‑party ecosystem, fostering strong partnerships with Procurement, Compliance, BCM, Cybersecurity, and other second‑line risk functions
Communicate TPRM program status and risk insights to executive stakeholders, including Risk Council and Executive Leadership Team
Transform the TPRM program operating model, governance, processes, and enabling technology
Drive scalability and efficiency improvements across the full third‑party lifecycle
Establish and execute a capability maturity roadmap aligned to industry best practices while managing to a defined program budget
Provide enterprise oversight of third‑party risks across operational, cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and regulatory domains
Ensure consistent risk tiering, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and issue remediation practices
Maintain audit and regulatory readiness through strong documentation and defensible risk decisions
Lead and develop a high‑performing TPRM team and aligned operational risk resources
Establish clear roles, expectations, accountability, and development pathways
Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and shared ownership of risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

12+ years of experience leading Third Party Risk Management or operational risk programs in a complex enterprise environment
Demonstrated experience designing and transforming enterprise‑wide TPRM programs and operating models
Strong knowledge of third‑party risk domains including operational, cybersecurity, privacy, financial, and regulatory risk
Proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive cross‑functional alignment
Experience managing regulatory expectations, audits, and risk governance structures
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in financial services, insurance, or other highly regulated industries
Hands‑on experience with TPRM enabling technologies and automation tools
Advanced degree or professional risk management certification (e.g., CRMP, CISA, CISSP)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off: We want you to take time off for what matters most to you. Our PTO program provides flexibility for associates to take meaningful time away from work to relax, recharge and spend time doing what’s important to them. And Securian Financial rewards associates for their service by providing additional PTO the longer you stay at Securian.
Leave programs: Securian’s flexible leave programs allow time off from work for parental leave, caregiver leave for family members, bereavement and military leave.
Holidays: Securian provides nine company paid holidays.
Company-funded pension plan and a 401(k) retirement plan: Share in the success of our company. Securian’s 401(k) company contribution is tied to our performance up to 10 percent of eligible earnings, with a target of 5 percent. The amount is based on company results compared to goals related to earnings, sales and service.
Health insurance: From the first day of employment, associates and their eligible family members – including spouses, domestic partners and children – are eligible for medical, dental and vision coverage.
Volunteer time: We know the importance of community. Through company-sponsored events, volunteer paid time off, a dollar-for-dollar matching gift program and more, we encourage you to support organizations important to you.
Associate Resource Groups: Build connections, be yourself and develop meaningful relationships at work through associate-led ARGs. Dedicated groups focus on a variety of interests and affinities, including: Mental Wellness and Disability Pride at Securian Financial, Securian Young Professionals Network, Securian Multicultural Network, Securian Women and Allies Network, Servicemember Associate Resource Group

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Hard Skills & Tools

Third Party Risk Managementoperational risk managementrisk governancedue diligencerisk tieringissue remediationcapability maturity roadmapscalability improvementsprocess transformationaudit readiness

Soft Skills

influence senior leaderscross-functional alignmentcommunicationcollaborationcontinuous improvementleadershipaccountabilitypartnership buildingteam developmentstrategic thinking

Certifications

CRMPCISACISSPadvanced degree in risk managementprofessional risk management certification