How Staff Augmentation Solves Your Third-Party Risk Resourcing Challenges

Hiring for Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) roles isn’t getting any easier. With more scrutiny on supply chains and tighter regulations, businesses need skilled professionals who can keep up. The problem? Finding the right people can take months - sometimes up to a year - leaving teams overstretched and key work falling behind.

The impact of these delays is all too real:

• Critical tasks delay: Vendor assessments, risk reviews and compliance checks get pushed back.
• Projects slip: When regulatory deadlines loom, slow hiring can mean costly delays.
• Teams feel the pressure: A smaller workforce means longer hours, more stress, and higher turnover.
• Shortcuts get taken: If TPRM teams are stretched too thin, stakeholders may start sidestepping the process, exposing the business to unnecessary risk.

The frustrating part??

Many businesses have the budget approved for TPRM roles - they just can’t hire fast enough. Instead of waiting for the perfect candidate, there’s another option: staff augmentation.?

By bringing in experienced TPRM professionals, just when you need them, you can keep your team running smoothly, manage risk effectively and avoid playing catch-up games later.

When Should You Consider Staff Augmentation?

Staff augmentation isn’t just a quick fix - it’s a strategic way to keep your business moving when hiring bottlenecks threaten progress.?

But when does it make the most sense?

1. You need TPRM expertise - right now:

If your team is already stretched thin, you can’t afford to wait months for a full-time hire. Bringing in experienced professionals on short notice ensures business-critical tasks don’t stall.

2. You have a resource gap that can’t wait:

Regulatory deadlines don’t pause while you search for the right candidate.?

Whether it’s an urgent audit, a vendor risk assessment backlog, or a project that needs immediate support, staff augmentation gives you the expertise you need - within days, not months.

3. You want flexibility in your team:

Some businesses don’t need full-time hires year-round. With staff augmentation, you can scale your team up or down based on demand, ensuring you have the right level of support without long-term overheads.

4. You need TPRM outcomes, not just employees:

Hiring takes time, onboarding takes longer, and by the time a new hire is fully effective, months have passed. Staff augmentation allows you to bring in results-focused professionals who hit the ground running - without the long-term commitment.

5. You want to reduce risk - without relying on lone contractors:

Freelance consultants can be a great short-term solution, but they also come with risks: limited accountability, variable quality, and a lack of continuity.?

With the right staff augmentation partner, you gain the expertise of an individual, backed by the strength and resources of a full firm.

Why Work with 3VRM?

At 3VRM , we specialise in TPRM - this isn’t a side offering, it’s what we do.?

Our staff augmentation services give you access to:

• Specialist TPRM professionals at all levels: From hands-on analysts to strategic advisors, we provide exactly what your business needs.
• A tailored approach: We take time to understand your culture, ways of working, and business priorities to ensure the best fit.
• More than just people. We bring expert-backed resources: Every professional we place is supported by our extensive knowledge, frameworks, and tools, ensuring they add maximum value.?
• Cost-effective solutions: As a specialist firm, we provide top-tier talent at highly competitive rates.

Contact 3VRM today:

Leaving key TPRM roles unfilled doesn’t just slow down your team- it exposes your business to risk.?

Instead of waiting for the perfect hire, 3VRM can help you get the expertise you need, right now.

With 3VRM ’s staff augmentation services, you can keep projects moving, reduce risk, and stay ahead of regulatory demands - without the delays and long-term commitments of traditional hiring.

If you’re ready to fill the gaps in your TPRM team quickly and effectively, let’s talk! Contact one of the team today on [email protected]

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