TPRM Portfolio Risk Manager

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Job Description

U.S. Bank National Association is seeking a highly self-motivated individual contributor for the position of TPRM Portfolio Risk Manager. The Risk Manager plays a critical role in executing the TPRM program with a strong focus on risk identification, assessment, and mitigation throughout the third party lifecycle. This role goes beyond managing process execution- it is responsible for proactively evaluating and managing third party risk in partnership with key stakeholders to protect the company from potential exposure and ensure resilience.

This position serves as a trusted advisor to the business, driving risk-based decision-making while ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations, policy requirements, and service-level objectives. With direct responsibility for partnering with Product Service Owners (PSOs) in assigned Business Lines (BL), BL Chief Risk Officers (CRO) staff, Risk/Compliance/Audit (RCA) Managers, Procurement Partners, Law Division, Technology and Information Security teams to implement and drive the end-to-end execution of third-party risk management lifecycle.

Essential Functions

• Risk Identification & Mitigation: Identify, assess, monitor and manage third party risks- with heightened focus on critical activities, operational resiliency, information security, concentration and compliance risks.
• Lifecycle Oversight: Lead and support execution of third party lifecycle activities including due diligence, ongoing monitoring, risk assessments, issue remediation, and exit strategies, ensuring alignment with policy and control requirements.
• Stakeholder partnership: Serve as a key liaison to business line stakeholders, risk SMEs, legal, and compliance to guide third party decisions and ensure appropriate risk treatment strategies are applied.
• Service Level Management: Monitor and ensure performance of third parties meets defined SLAs and KPIs, escalating concerns and driving remediation as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance the TPRM program, tools, or processes with a risk-focused lens, contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.
• Regulatory Alignment: Stay current on regulatory guidance (e.g. OCC, FRB, DORA) and internal policy expectations to ensure third party engagements remain complaint and well-managed.
• Relationship & Risk Management:
  • Maintain and manage the risk and relationships with third party contacts globally (e.g., Account Manager) to support the Product Service Owners.
  • Understand and actively manage BL third party portfolios ensuring optimal product/service mappings, assessments/evaluations, and segmentation across both Corporate and Business Directed programs.
  • End-to-end responsibility for process execution/facilitation from change request intake through due diligence, risk assessment, contracting and ongoing monitoring incl. any Third-Party Events/Incidents.
  • Stay actively involved with assigned BL relationship managers/stakeholders and assist CROs with reporting updates for BL Risk Committee meetings.
  • Shepherd the request for new third parties, new product services, or new contracts through the process (Archer, Contract Lifecycle Management workflows) while prudently managing risk.
  • Coordinate contract reviews with Procurement, Law Division, and other RCS groups and ensure negotiations progress.
  • Effectively challenge RCS groups on findings (quantity and ratings severity) and escalate as needed.
  • Actively manage remediation plans through discussions with BL, RCS groups and third parties.
  • Actively manage reassessments and ensure overall portfolio risk remains within appetite (i.e., minimize Key Risk Indicator or other operational metric breaches etc.).
  • Partner with Product/Service Owners with BL's to actively manage third party performance, business continuity, resiliency, etc.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, or equivalent work experience in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or related field (certifications such as CTPRP, CRVPM a plus but not required)
• Typically, more than six years of applicable experience in risk management, third party or vendor risk, or a related compliance function.
• Strong understanding of third party risk domains (e.g. information security, resiliency, compliance, financial health, etc.).

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Proven ability to assess complex risks and translate into actionable insights and guidance.
• Significant experience in all aspects of Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program management and understanding of applicable laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that impact the bank across the international U.S. Bancorp footprint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate across business lines and functions.
• Experience with TPRM platforms (e.g. Archer, ServiceNow)
• Understanding of the business line’s operations, products/services, systems, and associated risks/controls.
• Thorough knowledge of Risk/Compliance/Audit competencies.
• Individual contributor skills in process management, influencing and negotiating.
• Skills necessary to manage stressful situations.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with frequent changes in priorities; must be adaptable and open to evolving responsibilities.
• Thought leader with a proactive mindset- able to challenge the status quo, offer strategic insights, and contribute to the continued evolution of the TPRM program.
• Proficient computer skills, especially Microsoft Office applications.

Accessibility

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need adjustments at any stage of the application or hiring process, please contact your recruiter for guidance and support.

Total Rewards

U.S. Bank is committed to fair, equitable, and transparent compensation practices in line with local regulatory and legal requirements. Our total rewards approach is designed to attract, retain, and support top talent while ensuring equal pay for work of equal value.

We offer a market-competitive compensation package that includes:

• Clearly defined salary ranges aligned with industry benchmarks and internal equity standards.

• Performance-based incentives for eligible employees (as defined by relevant plan rules), awarded through transparent, objective criteria that recognize both individual and company performance.

• Inclusive equitable benefits that are accessible to all employees and focused around our 3 main pillars of financial wellbeing, health & wellness).

• Continuous development opportunities including training, education support, and career progression pathways based on inclusive and transparent criteria.

• Employee recognition programs that celebrate achievements and milestones for all.

We regularly review our compensation and benefits to ensure they remain competitive, inclusive, and responsive to employee needs and market trends. Further details of the compensation package will be provided upon application.

We encourage candidates to explore the full value of our offer, including monetary and non-monetary benefits, at Employee benefits and development | U.S. Bank | Elavon.

Closing Date

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

We aim to provide timely updates throughout the process and encourage early applications to ensure consideration.