Third Party & Vendor Risk Specialist

About the role

Administers Sunward’s third-party / vendor risk management program, as an individual contributor within the enterprise risk function, providing independent second-line oversight of vendor relationships and ensuring consistent, compliant execution across the vendor risk lifecycle. The role supports and executes the third-party risk management lifecycle — vendor inventory and tiering, risk-based due diligence, ongoing monitoring, fourth party and concentration risk, and contract/SLA risk review — partnering closely with vendor relationship owners (VROs), Legal, Information Security, and Compliance. It coordinates day-to-day program activities across business units, advises stakeholders on program requirements, ensures adherence to established procedures, and escalates concerns appropriately. Operating with general guidance within established policy, the Third Party & Vendor Risk Specialist resolves