Senior Vendor Risk Analyst - Remote

About the role

The Senior Vendor Risk Analyst is responsible for assessing third-party risk exposure and supporting the organization's vendor risk management program. This role evaluates vendors across multiple risk domains, coordinates cross-functional assessments, and ensures higher-risk findings are appropriately escalated. The position also supports broader enterprise risk management efforts by aligning third-party reviews with organizational risk standards and preparing clear, well-supported risk documentation.

Responsibilities

• Review vendor information to assess risk exposure and assign appropriate risk ratings in accordance with established assessment criteria
• Analyze and report on vendor risk across multiple dimensions, including information security, financial, geographic, operational, regulatory, and technology risk
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• Coordinate vendor risk assessments by partnering with subject matter experts and vendor managers to ensure thorough, accurate, and timely completion
• Escalate higher-risk findings when additional due diligence, mitigation planning, or supplemental assessments are required
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• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to gather supporting documentation, clarify risk factors, and facilitate timely assessment outcomes
• Support enterprise risk management objectives by aligning third-party risk reviews with broader organizational risk standards and frameworks
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• Prepare Vendor Risk Papers that provide detailed analysis of financial, operational, regulatory, and technology-related risks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience assessing vendor or third-party risk
• Solid understanding of vendor risk management principles, including second-line frameworks related to third-party risk oversight
• Familiarity with industry compliance standards and frameworks, including ISO 27001, SIG, and SOC 2
• Proven solid ability to read and analyze financial statements as part of risk evaluation and due diligence

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in third-party or vendor risk management within the banking industry
• 2+ years of experience with eGRC Archer
• Experience contributing to the development of materials and reports for senior and executive management, including Board and management-level committees
• Experience working collaboratively with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, and vendor managers
• Knowledge of control and risk identification, with the ability to assess the strength of controls across multiple risk factors in complex environments and systems
• Thorough understanding of risk management policies, best practices, and relevant certifications
• Proven relationship management skills, including the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders, customers, and vendors, and to build strong professional networks
• Proven ability to assess and evaluate AI-related risks and controls within third-party relationships, including awareness of AI tools, automated decision-making, and emerging AI regulatory requirements
• Proven ability to synthesize complex risk information into clear, concise, and actionable documentation
• Proven organizational skills, including the ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent priorities

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