Hybrid Vendor Risk & Compliance Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP; Lancaster (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare, life and disability

401k plan

11 paid holidays + PTO 23 days first y

Well-being programs

Professional development

Employee discounts

Affinity groups & networks

Job summary

Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a Vendor Risk Management Analyst to join our Global Finance team. The role focuses on assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks in vendor relationships and conducting due diligence to profile vendors by risk level.

Hybrid schedule with some in‑office presence, collaboration across internal teams, and responsibility for reporting, audits, and policy maintenance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree; master's or related certification preferred.
• Minimum four years of vendor risk management or related experience.
• Experience at a professional services firm or Fortune 500 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor vendor risk profiles through due diligence.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies and reports for management.
• Analyze vendor performance metrics for cost-effectiveness and compliance.
• Coordinate and conduct vendor audits; document findings.
• Maintain vendor risk policies aligned with best practices.

Skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Professional certification

Job description

Latham & Watkins LLP in Los Angeles is seeking a Vendor Risk Management Analyst to join our Global Finance team. The role focuses on assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks in vendor relationships and conducting due diligence to profile vendors by risk level.

Hybrid schedule with some in‑office presence, collaboration across internal teams, and responsibility for reporting, audits, and policy maintenance.