Orbis Group

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Third Party Risk Senior Lead (Americas) - Austin Based - Payments This Role would require a relocation to Austin. Our client are looking for a highly skilled Third Party Risk Senior Lead to join their global risk team. This is a pivotal role where you’ll act as the key liaison between the central Third Party Risk function and regional entities, ensuring consistent application of third-party risk management policies and compliance with local regulatory requirements. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in safeguarding the organisation from risks associated with third-party engagements, while supporting regional stakeholders across Risk & Compliance, Banking and Product teams, Operational leadership, and Internal Audit. What you’ll do: • Lead TPRM in your region – oversee localisation, regulatory mapping, outsourcing registers, and ensure compliance with group policies. • Strengthen risk oversight – support risk assessments, monitor local controls, and escalate deviations with corrective actions. • Represent Third Party Risk – act as the primary TPRM contact in local committees, governance forums, and syncs. • Support audits & exams – ensure documentation and responses align with group frameworks, driving consistent global standards. • Guide IntraGroup activity – coordinate materiality assessments and exit strategies, ensuring alignment with group-wide policies. What they're looking for: • Proven experience representing central risk or compliance functions across the Americas. • Strong background in third-party risk management, including localisation, governance, and oversight. • Hands-on experience supporting audits, exams, and IntraGroup risk activities. • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and influence outcomes. • Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities independently in a fast-paced environment. • A strategic thinker with a process improvement mindset and long-term vision. Why join? This is a fantastic opportunity to play a central role in embedding a robust Third Party Risk Management framework across multiple regions. You’ll collaborate with global stakeholders, influence policy application at a regional level, and make a lasting impact on the organisation’s risk posture. Please apply below if interested.