Barb Lawton

About Barb Lawton

Experienced Third Party Risk professional with a demonstrated history of success working in the financial services industry pared with years of in-depth Supply Chain experience across a number of product and services categories and industries including sourcing, negotiations, contract development, and cost savings initiatives provides me with a unique set of skills and abilities to contribute to a high performing third party risk management team.

Experience

1. Vice President Vendor Relationship Risk Manager Sr

   PNC

   Sep 2021 — Present

   Responsible for team of 24 vendor management risk professionals, overseeing 900+ engagements/820+ third parties across several LOB’s including Asset Management, Corporate & Institutional Banking, Legal and Marketing.Manage and monitor third party and LOB compliance with the Enterprise Third Party Risk Management (ETPM) program. Support processes and controls for identifying, managing, and mitigating risks associated with outsourcing of products/services and the ongoing monitoring of those risks.Identify opportunities for program and process improvements and efficiency gains.Coach and mentor direct reports to assist in the day-to-day program execution and serve as initial point of escalation for resolution of non-compliance items.Built a highly diverse team of employees. Support Corporate D&I activities and encourage my teams’ participation in the variety of opportunities presented to increase diversity and inclusion awareness.

Education

• Compliance Education Institute

  CRVPM IV

• Carlow University

  B.A., Business and Communications