Remote Third-Party Vendor Risk Specialist

CSAA; Iowa (LA); Remote; USD 105,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

401(k) with company match

Job summary

CSAA Insurance Group is actively hiring for a Senior Third Party Vendor Risk Management Specialist to assess risk across supplier relationships and evaluate controls. The role emphasizes profiling, assessment, and issues management using established processes and criteria, with a focus on reducing the third-party risk portfolio.

You will collaborate with Legal and Procurement, stay abreast of regulatory requirements, and contribute to training programs to foster a culture of risk awareness and

Qualifications

• A related bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• 6+ years of related experience including a minimum of 4+ years' experience in Third Party Risk Management or information security is required.
• Self-directed, able to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Communication skills and relationship building with internal business partners.
• Organizational skills to manage a high volume of simultaneous assessments.
• Knowledge of and experience with third-party risk management governance, policies, and organizational structures.
• Understanding of the relevant legal and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of third-party relationships to identify and evaluate potential risks across multiple risk domains.
• Due Diligence: Perform due diligence on third-party suppliers to ensure they meet the organization's standards and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Mitigation: Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize the organization's exposure to third-party risks.
• Contract Review: Collaborate with Legal and Procurement teams to ensure appropriate risk mitigation provisions are included in the contract language.
• Reporting and Communication: Prepare and present reports on third-party risk management activities to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and industry best practices related to third-party risk management.
• Training and Awareness: Develop and deliver training programs to educate employees on third-party risk management policies, procedures, and best practices.

Skills

Risk assessment

Due diligence

Risk mitigation

Contract review

Reporting

Regulatory knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Aravo

Archer

ServiceNow

Coupa Risk Assess

Job description

CSAA Insurance Group is actively hiring for a Senior Third Party Vendor Risk Management Specialist to assess risk across supplier relationships and evaluate controls. The role emphasizes profiling, assessment, and issues management using established processes and criteria, with a focus on reducing the third-party risk portfolio.

You will collaborate with Legal and Procurement, stay abreast of regulatory requirements, and contribute to training programs to foster a culture of risk awareness and