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Taron Smith

Energizer · DISC type I
Director - Third Party Risk at Texas Capital
📍 Dallas, Texas, United States

A results-driven risk management leader at Texas Capital, specializing in developing and executing enterprise-wide third-party risk strategies. He is an alumnus of Texas State University and excels in managing risks across diverse portfolios within the complex and highly regulated financial industry, ensuring compliance and operational integrity.

As a long-time Texas resident, his professional and educational background suggests a strong connection to the state. This likely extends to supporting local and collegiate sports teams, reflecting a personal investment in the regional culture and community.

He is a strategic business partner who collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to identify, assess, and manage third-party risks.

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Experience
17 Years
Current Role
Director - Third Party Risk
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
Personality Overview

How Taron shows up

Informal
Relationship Oriented
Believer

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions. They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Priorities

Topics Taron cares about

Third-Party Risk
Leads and manages his firm's Third Party Risk Management Program, aligning it with regulatory guidelines and the Enterprise Risk Management Framework.
Operational Risk
Focuses on mitigating loss and safeguarding operational integrity by managing risks associated with a diverse portfolio of third-party relationships.
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Career

Work history

2-2024
Director - Third Party Risk
Texas Capital
6-2019
VP - Third Party Risk Manager / Process Manager
Texas Capital
9-2017
AVP - Assurance Manager Third Party Risk
Texas Capital
4-2016 - 9-2017
Third Party Risk Manager
Nationstar Mortgage
8-2011 - 3-2016
Sr. Underwriter CHOC
JPMorgan Chase
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2001 - 2004
Bachelor
Texas State University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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