Lead Vendor Mgmt Analyst IND

ameriprise; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Ameriprise India LLP is seeking an experienced professional to lead third party management and risk oversight. You will review contracts and vendor relations, coordinate sourcing activities, and ensure adherence to timelines for amendments and settlements.

Role involves advising on risk, managing supplier performance data, and sustaining governance with technology partners. A Bachelor's degree and 7+ years in third party management are required, along with strong communication skills and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• 7+ years of experience in third party management or third party risk management.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills; ability to convey ideas clearly.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to timelines for reviewing contracts, agreements, and settlements and coordinate vendor contract discovery.
• Lead contract amendments, invoice credits, and cancellation cases with cross-functional teams.
• Oversee supplier management and performance reporting, data collection and analysis, and SLA management.
• Advise Compliance and Risk on ongoing and emerging legal risks and support risk management activities.
• Design governance structures and maintain relationships with technology suppliers; manage remediation plans.

Skills

Effective communication

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm's focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You'll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Adhere to timelines in reviewing and vetting all official communications and documentations, such as contracts, agreements, and settlements. Perform vendor contract discovery. Collaborate with the internal business partners and procurement team to initiate the associated sourcing activities.
• Adhere to timelines for processing contract amendments and invoice credits and cancellation cases. Partner with cross functional teams to share best practices and improve communication and procedures.
• Lead work streams and projects and act as a subject matter expert for work streams related to the transition to new supplier agreements.
• Advise and assist Compliance and Risk on both ongoing legal risks and anticipate on new legal risks, arising by virtue of new laws or regulations. Assist the Risk Based Supervision Committee to support risk management and mitigation.
• Oversee supplier management and supplier performance reporting. Perform data collection and analysis. Be responsible for process and SLA management.
• Design and manage the governance structure, procedures, and activities to effectively manage relationships with technology suppliers. Act as the primary point of contact to effectively manage complex and strategic supplier relationships. Maintain effective relationships with assigned strategic suppliers, including identifying continuous improvement opportunities. Develop and monitor performance remediation plans with outlined timelines in partnership with each supplier/vendor partner.
• Well versed with third-party risk assessment cycle - actively manage risk assessments, work with third parties on requirements, collaborate with internal teams; SOC reviews; etc.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent
• Experience of 7+ years in third party management / third party risk management
• Effective communication/facilitation skills and a demonstrated ability to clearly/persuasively communicate ideas, issues, and recommendations.
• MS Office

Preferred Qualifications

Full-Time/Part-Time

Full time

Timings

(2:00p-10:30p)

India Business Unit

AWMPO AWMP&S President's Office

Job Family Group

Finance

Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.