The posting
Overview
At KPMG in Canada, our people bring their unique perspectives to Canada’s most important challenges. Here, you can build momentum that reaches beyond our business, develop skills for the future, and take ownership of your career with support at every stage. Join a firm where your career can make a difference.
We are looking for a Senior Manager to join our growing practice with a specialized focus on Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM). The successful candidate will play a leadership role in shaping and growing the TPRM practice, originating and expanding client relationships, and overseeing the delivery of complex, high-impact engagements. The Senior Manager will be accountable for engagement strategy, commercial performance, quality, and executive stakeholder relationships, while providing direction to multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with other TPRM leaders across geographies and industries. This role offers the opportunity to influence our market strategy, develop differentiated solutions, and lead challenging and strategic programs that deliver meaningful outcomes for clients and the practice.
What you will do
- Set the strategic direction for, lead, and oversee a portfolio of complex TPRM client engagements, with accountability for scope, delivery approach, quality, financial performance, and outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client executives, translating regulatory, operational, technology, and business priorities into pragmatic TPRM strategies and transformation roadmaps.
- Own key client relationships, proactively identify emerging needs, and expand accounts through differentiated offerings and sustained executive engagement.
- Provide executive oversight across engagement teams, empowering managers and team members while ensuring effective governance, risk escalation, quality assurance, and timely delivery.
- Coach and develop managers and emerging leaders, build succession capability, and foster a high-performing and inclusive team culture.
- Shape and oversee TPRM advisory services, including risk and control frameworks, continuous monitoring, digital transformation, AI enablement, procurement integration, managed services, and risk technology implementation.
- Lead market and practice development by shaping go-to-market priorities, directing proposals, developing thought leadership, and coordinating with internal account and industry teams.
- Originate and lead cross-service opportunities across Cyber, Resiliency, Procurement, Technology Risk, and Regulatory Compliance.
- Define and execute practice growth initiatives informed by market trends, client demand, emerging regulation, and investment priorities.
- Develop strategic alliances with leading TPRM platform, data, and market intelligence providers to enhance the practice’s capabilities and market position.
- Oversee the design and delivery of AI solutions that enable clients to identify, assess, measure, monitor, and manage third-party risk at scale.
- Advance reusable methodologies, tools, accelerators, and industry-specific solutions that improve delivery consistency, efficiency, and client value.
- Represent the practice in senior client forums, industry events, and executive discussions, bringing a forward-looking perspective on emerging third-party risks and regulatory expectations.
What you bring to the role
The successful candidate will possess the following skills and behaviors:
- Ten or more years of progressive professional experience, including at least seven years in Third-Party Risk Management and demonstrated leadership of complex client engagements or enterprise programs.
- A university degree, preferably in business, risk management, compliance, technology, or a related discipline.
- A risk management, assurance, or professional designation, such as CRM, MBA, CFA, CPA, or an equivalent credential.
- Deep, current knowledge of the Canadian regulatory landscape, including OSFI B-10, E-21, and B-13, together with leading global TPRM practices and emerging regulatory expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to shape strategy, develop executive-level recommendations, and translate complex risk issues into actionable business priorities.
- A proven record of building trusted relationships with senior executives, influencing decisions, and navigating complex stakeholder environments.
- Strong commercial acumen, including experience managing engagement economics, developing proposals, originating opportunities, and contributing to revenue growth.
- Proven leadership of cross-functional and multidisciplinary teams, including the ability to delegate effectively, coach managers, and build sustained team capability.
- Ability to oversee multiple complex assignments, establish priorities, manage interdependencies, and maintain accountability for quality and deadlines.
- Strong facilitation, negotiation, and executive communication skills, with experience leading workshops and presenting to senior governance forums.
- A proactive, entrepreneurial approach and the confidence to make sound decisions with appropriate consultation and escalation.
- Demonstrated ability to lead in a fast-paced, evolving environment and adapt methods and approaches to meet client and market needs.
- Experience leveraging AI, automation, data, and risk technology to improve business outcomes and transform TPRM processes.
- Broad knowledge across relevant risk domains, including IT and Cyber, Business Continuity and Resilience, Financial, Privacy, Compliance, and ESG-related risk.
- Strong understanding of procurement, supplier management, outsourcing, managed services and the end-to-end third-party lifecycle.
Providing you with the support you need to be at your best
KPMG Ontario Pay Range Information
The expected base salary range for this position is $116,000 to 171,000 and may be eligible for bonus awards. The determination of an applicant’s base salary within this range is based on the individual’s location, skills, & competencies, and unique qualifications. In addition, KPMG offers a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards program
Our Values, The KPMG Way
Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters
KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.
Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process
At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.
AI Usage
We embrace the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the candidate experience and streamline our recruitment processes. AI tools may help with organizing applications or surfacing relevant qualifications. However, no hiring decisions are made using AI. Every hiring decision is made by our hiring managers and recruitment professionals, who are equipped with training that empowers them to use these tools responsibly. AI technologies used in our recruitment process undergo detailed risk assessments, including security and privacy requirements, that align with KPMG’s Trusted AI framework.
We believe technology should empower human judgment, not replace it. It’s one of the many ways we’re delivering on our vision of being a technology-first, people-driven firm.
