•Vendor Risk Analyst 100% Remote

Recrute Action; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Vendor Risk Analyst to support procurement processes and vendor governance remotely. The candidate should have a degree, 3 years of contract experience, and skills in risk management and Microsoft Excel. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $28 to $32.95 per hour, and there is potential for permanent employment.

Qualifications

• 3 years of contract administration or equivalent business experience.
• Knowledge of contract governance and risk management practices.
• Experience working in a client-facing matrix or project-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Support contract managers with procurement processes.
• Monitor and escalate contracts nearing expiration.
• Maintain a contract log with the enterprise contract repository.

Skills

ISO 27001

Microsoft Access

Risk Management

Financial Services

PCI

Risk Analysis

Analysis Skills

COBIT

NIST Standards

SOX

Information Security

Data Analysis Skills

Education

College or university degree

CPA candidate or currently in progress

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Vendor Risk Analyst 100% Remote

This role supports the Global Wealth and Asset Management Global Retirement team by strengthening third-party risk management controls and vendor governance processes. You will act as a strategic partner to contract managers helping enforce procurement policies and ensure compliance throughout the contract lifecycle and vendor oversight functions.

What is in it for you

• Salaried: $28-32.95 per hour.
• Incorporated Business Rate: $34-39 per hour.
• 6-month contract with the potential for permanent employment.
• Full-time position: 37.50 hours per week.
• Remote position with Eastern Time working hours.
• Weekday schedule with flexibility to start between 8 am and 10 am.

Responsibilities

• Support contract managers with procurement processes, contract-related queries, and administrative tasks.
• Monitor and escalate contracts nearing expiration and manage workflows for new or amended contracts.
• Maintain and reconcile a contract log with the enterprise contract repository.
• Coordinate signatory reviews and ensure documentation meets procurement policy standards.
• Oversee vendor payment practices and assist with invoice processing compliance.
• Track and support vendor deliverables, risk memos (VISM), SOC reports, and annual vendor reviews.
• Facilitate onboarding and training for internal clients entering the contract / vendor management program.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Risk, Procurement, and Operational stakeholders.
• Assist in developing metrics and reporting tools to support governance and performance tracking.

What you will need to succeed

• College or university degree.
• CPA candidate or currently in progress (asset).
• 3 years of contract administration or equivalent business experience.
• Knowledge of contract governance and risk management practices.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP.
• Experience working in a client-facing matrix or project-based environment.
• Prior experience in audit advisory consulting or public accounting preferred.
• Knowledge of OSFI B10 standards (asset).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Organized and able to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on delivering high-quality results.
• Ability to engage stakeholders through calls, meetings, and email communications.

Why Recruit Action

Recruit Action (agency permit : AP-2504511) provides recruitment services through quality support and a personalized approach to job seekers and businesses. Only candidates who match hiring criteria will be contacted.

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Key Skills

• ISO 27001
• Microsoft Access
• Risk Management
• Financial Services
• PCI
• Risk Analysis
• Analysis Skills
• COBIT
• NIST Standards
• SOX
• Information Security
• Data Analysis Skills

Employment Details

• Employment Type: Full Time
• Experience: years
• Vacancy: 1