TPRM 101 | Back to basics
From Moody’s Talks: Risk Reframed by Moody's Analytics
April 22, 2026 · 36 min · Episode 101
About this episode
This episode discusses the fundamentals of third-party risk management and its importance in modern organizations.
Third-party risk management (TPRM) has become a critical discipline as organizations navigate increasingly complex supplier networks and emerging risks. This episode breaks down some of the fundamentals of TPRM and why getting the basics right can matter so much. In this episode, Marisol Lopez Mellado, Industry Practice Lead at Moody’s, joins host Alex Pillow to unpack third-party risk management, clarify how it differs from related concepts, like supply chain risk, and outline what best-in-class programs look like. Together, they explore how organizations are defining, structuring, and modernizing TPRM programs to better identify, assess, and mitigate risks across their extended business relationships. What third-party risk management is and how it differs from KYC, supplier risk, and supply chain risk management The core building blocks of a strong TPRM program, from policies and due diligence to ongoing monitoring and mitigation Common challenges organizations face, including data access, data storage, and fragmented systems How unified risk views, centralized platforms, and better data interoperability are shaping TPRM What’s next for third-party risk management, including…
People in this episode
Host: Alex Pillow
Guest: Marisol Lopez Mellado
Topics covered
- third-party risk management
- supplier networks
- risk assessment
- best practices
- technology in risk management
Keywords
- TPRM
- risk management
- supply chain risk
- due diligence
- data interoperability
- analytics
- AI
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Moody’s, Moody’s Analytics
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