Angie Keeslar
Vice President, Third Party Risk Management @Northern Trust
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WORK HISTORY
Vice President, Third Party Risk Management @Northern Trust
Tempe, AZ, US
As the primary liaison between our organization, business partners, and external providers, I specialize in strengthening third-party relationships and ensuring seamless collaboration. My focus is on stabilizing programs, building trust, and driving both operational and regulatory excellence. By addressing issues head-on, scaling team capacity, and raising performance standards, I’ve consistently delivered faster turnaround times and greater stakeholder satisfaction.Key accomplishments include:• Elevated vendor oversight and compliance by leading the due diligence and issue management function, directly managing a team of five third-party risk specialists, and overseeing a 13-member managed service provider team.• Modernized the third-party risk due diligence program by redesigning questionnaires, control standards, and rating criteria—streamlining processes and gaining strong alignment with business users.• Improved regulatory readiness and risk consistency by defining and maintaining clear standards for inherent risk, residual risk, and issue ratings.• Ensured alignment with enterprise risk objectives by collaborating with SMEs across technology, AI, applications, and model risk—challenging ratings and refining requirements to support stronger outcomes.
EDUCATION
Grand Canyon University
Master of Science in Leadership
Western International University
BS Business, Management
SKILLS
ABOUT ANGIE KEESLAR
I am a seasoned Risk Management Executive with a proven track record of guiding organizations through complex regulatory landscapes while enabling sustainable business growth. Over the course of my career, I’ve built and led enterprise-wide risk programs that not only strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance, but also empower leadership to make confident, forward-looking decisions.My approach is rooted in partnership—I work closely with boards, C-suites, and cross-functional teams to align risk strategies with business priorities, anticipate downstream impacts, and build resilience into every layer of the organization. Whether designing risk frameworks, enhancing operational excellence, or unifying siloed functions, I thrive on creating clarity in complexity and fostering collaboration across all levels of the business.Recognized as a trusted advisor, I bring both strategic vision and hands-on expertise to safeguard organizational integrity while driving performance.For me, risk management isn’t just about mitigating threats—it’s about unlocking opportunities, building stronger organizations, and ensuring long-term success.
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