TPRM Analyst – Team Lead / Assistant Manager –Chennai

Job title: TPRM Analyst – Team Lead / Assistant ManagerLocation – ChennaiKey Responsibilities5+ years of experience in TPRM activities and third-party due diligence.Conversant with TPRM tools in the market Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.Strong Communication Abilities. Experience With ERP And TPRM Tools.Legal or paralegal certification is a plus. Familiarity with international contracts and regulatory requirements preferableThird-Party Risk Assessment – Review vendors and identify potential operational, cybersecurity, compliance, financial, and reputational risks.Impact Assessment – Assess the potential business impact if a third party fails to deliver its services or experiences a security/compliance incident.Risk Classification – Classify third parties as High, Medium, or Low risk based on factors such as data sensitivity, criticality, system access, regulatory requirements, and business dependency.Third-Party Due Diligence – Conduct due diligence by reviewing security questionnaires, SOC reports, ISO certifications, BCP/DR documents, privacy controls, financial information, and other relevant evidence.TPRM Tools – Use enterprise TPRM platforms to manage vendor assessments, questionnaires, risk ratings, documentation, workflows, findings, and remediation activities.Risk Mitigation – Work with Procurement, business owners, Information Security, Legal, Compliance, and vendors to identify appropriate controls and develop risk mitigation plans.Compliance & Policy Management – Ensure third parties meet organizational TPRM requirements, contractual obligations, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.Risk & Remediation Tracking – Maintain the third-party risk register/database and track open findings, remediation actions, deadlines, risk acceptances, and reassessments.Stakeholder Management – Act as a key point of contact for Procurement and business stakeholders, gather requirements, explain risks, and help resolve vendor-related issues.Reporting & Audit Documentation – Prepare management reports on vendor risk levels, due-diligence status, outstanding findings, and remediation progress while maintaining accurate records and audit trails.