The Core Responsibilities The Senior Manager, Third Party Risk role supports the advancement of risk management practices related to third party risk and the interconnections to change management, operational resiliency, business continuity, crisis management and technology and cyber in support of regulatory requirements OSFI B10, OSFI B13, and OSFI E21 guidelines.

Champions the Third Party Risk Management Policy and develops plans in collaboration with stakeholders to promote organizational awareness of the TPRM program and principles.

As the 2nd Line of Defence, participates in oversight reviews and assessments related to third party triages, due diligence, quality reviews, NIRA self-assessments, exit and contingency planning, annual attestations and other control activities where required.

Oversees operational procedures and tools that assist the implementation of Third Party Risk Methodologies ensuring effective processes to identify, measure, manage, monitor and report on Third Party risks.

Supports a customer focused culture to deepen internal business relationships and knowledge to achieve positive outcomes Contributes to the enhancement of Operational Risk programs including, all aspects of the Third Party risk roadmap, Operational Resilience roadmap, and supporting methodologies, mechanisms, standards, reporting and operating procedures.

Engages in department activities including Business Continuity Management (BCM) Program activities including working sessions to prepare for exercises or tests.

Coordinates disaster recovery business testing activities including review of test plans, results and supporting communications.

Supports the use of risk identification tools such as the new initiative risk assessment (NIRA), the Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA), third party risk assessments and issues management.





Evaluates and challenges Key Risk Indicator (KRI) reporting to validate accuracy and identify trends.

Provides oversight to the business through assessments, ensuring remediation / action plans are appropriately addressed, monitored, reported and escalated, as necessary.

Conduct reviews/investigations and prepare reports for operational risk events and/or incidents.

Provide recommendations on potential emerging risks and significant events which could have a material impact on the successful achievement of corporate objectives.

Create and manage the delivery of training to relevant employees within the business and /or critical business service to ensure they are familiar with their roles and responsibilities Let's Talk About You 3-5 years of experience in Third Party risk management, operational resilience, business continuity/disaster recovery 5-7 years of experience in an operational risk and/or information technology risk oversight role in a financial institution.

Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, business administration or technology is an asset Knowledge of risk management, compliance matters, corporate governance and control frameworks.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills and problem-solving abilities.

Robust attention to detail.

Strong written and verbal communication skills coupled with meeting facilitation abilities and good presentation skills.

Good organizational, project and time management skills to efficiently deliver concurrent projects with competing priorities. PMP would be considered an asset.

Knowledge and awareness of the financial industry, risk management practices and regulatory and/or policy changes.

What we offer [For full-time permanent roles] Competitive discretionary bonus Market leading RRSP match program Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits Employee Share Purchase Plan

📌 Manager, Third Party Risk (Toronto)
🏢 Equitable Bank
📍 Toronto