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Building practical, scalable risk management frameworks for financial institutions.
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Trevor Kavanaugh
[Replace with your professional introduction - 2-3 paragraphs about your background, expertise, and approach to TPRM]
Example: I specialize in helping financial institutions build third-party risk management programs that are both comprehensive and practical. With [X years] of experience in banking risk management, I focus on creating frameworks that meet regulatory expectations while remaining operationally feasible.
My approach centers on understanding that effective TPRM isn't about copying enterprise-level frameworks regardless of institutional size. It's about building programs that match your actual risk profile, regulatory expectations, and resource constraints. I share these perspectives through articles, speaking engagements, and direct collaboration with risk professionals across the banking industry.
Areas of Expertise
Third-Party Risk Management
Building comprehensive vendor risk frameworks that scale with institutional complexity, from initial assessment through ongoing monitoring and lifecycle management.
Vendor Due Diligence
Designing risk-based assessment methodologies that identify actual threats while eliminating checkbox exercises that waste resources without improving outcomes.
Regulatory Compliance
Navigating OCC, FFIEC, and regulatory expectations while building programs that treat compliance as a baseline rather than a ceiling for risk management maturity.
Risk Assessment Frameworks
Developing risk rating methodologies that accurately differentiate vendor criticality and focus resources where they create the most value for the institution.
M&A Risk Integration
Assessing third-party risk portfolios during banking mergers and acquisitions, with focus on risk culture alignment and post-close integration planning.
Building Scalable Programs
Creating risk management frameworks that match institutional size and complexity, avoiding the trap of replicating enterprise solutions at community bank scale.
Professional Background
[Current Role Title]
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Example: Leading third-party risk management program development for [organization type]. Built comprehensive vendor assessment frameworks serving [scope/scale]. Manage risk portfolio of [X] critical vendors across [domains].
Speaking Engagement
Invited to speak at GARP event after 1.5 months of LinkedIn thought leadership posting, demonstrating rapid recognition of expertise in third-party risk management within the banking industry.
[Previous Role Title]
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Example: Developed and implemented [specific programs/frameworks]. Led [initiatives] resulting in [measurable outcomes]. Specialized in [specific areas of expertise].
Education & Certifications
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Example: [Degree] in [Field] from [University] | [Relevant Certifications: CRCM, CRISC, etc.]
Let's Connect
Interested in discussing third-party risk management, exploring speaking opportunities, or collaborating on banking risk initiatives?