Senior Analyst, Vendor Management

Performance Trust Capital Partners; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage (medical, dental &

Prescription drug plans

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vacation/Personal Days + Holidays

Financial & Income Protection Benefits

PT Retirement

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Voluntary Life Insurance + LTD

Discounted Fitness Memberships

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Job summary

Performance Trust Capital Partners is seeking a Vendor Management Senior Analyst to support the economical, efficient creation, negotiation, and management of vendor agreements. You will assist the SVP in handling high volumes of contracts within tight timelines while upholding ethics and compliance, with a Chicago-based preference and potential for remote arrangements based on experience.

The role requires 2–4 years in vendor management, strong Excel and Salesforce proficiency, and excellent

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in related field.
• 2–4 years of Vendor Management, contract administration, and operations coordination.
• Proficiency in Excel; familiarity with Salesforce; strong communication skills.
• Eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with the Vendor Management platform and processes.
• Manage shared inbox and route inquiries promptly.
• Enter new agreements and renewals in Vendor Management platform; maintain data accuracy.
• Maintain documentation for Vendor Management processes and updates.
• Identify process improvements and present recommendations to SVP of Vendor Management.
• Coordinate New Vendor Intake with documentation like MNDAs and SOC reports.
• Collaborate with Legal, AP, and business units as needed.
• Own growing volume of Event and Subscription agreements over time.
• Process employee onboarding/offboarding including license management and reassignments.
• Reassign or cancel unused software licenses in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Process and track renewal requests with OFAC, SOC, W-9/TIN compliance.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Issue resolution

Attention to detail

US work eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Business/Operations

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Salesforce

Job description

About Us

Headquartered in Chicago, Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is an investment bank that combines Wall Street scale with the agility of an independent, employee-owned firm. We help financial institutions uncover overlooked opportunities, navigate complexity, and make decisions grounded in insight—not impulse. Our work is focused on long-term impact and relationships built on what matters most: trust and enduring performance.

About the Position

The Vendor Management Senior Analyst supports the economical, efficient, and timely creation, negotiation, implementation and management of vendor agreements to support business initiatives. This role supports the SVP in managing a high volume of contracts under tight timelines while adhering to a strict standard of business ethics, integrity, and organizational compliance guidelines. The ideal candidate will help support bridging the gap between compliance/procedure requirements and business needs in a customer-centric manner, working closely with various stakeholders, compliance and legal. The responsibilities shown below are not all inclusive, additional responsibilities may be added. Primary preference for Chicago-based candidates; open to remote arrangements depending on experience and fit.

Specifically, this individual will be responsible for the following:

• Familiarize themselves with the Vendor Management platform to understand processes.
• Manage shared inbox and respond to or route inquiries in a timely manner.
• Manage the Vendor Management platform, including entering new agreements and renewals and maintaining data accuracy.
• Maintain updates on Vendor Management processes with the various required documentation.
• Identify process improvements and present recommendations to the SVP of Vendor Management.
• Coordinate with business stakeholders to complete the New Vendor Intake process, including collecting required documentation such as MNDAs and SOC reports.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Legal, AP, and business units as needed.
• Assume ownership of a growing volume of Event and Subscription agreements as experience develops.
• Process employee onboarding and offboarding, including license assignments and reassignments or cancellations of unused licenses.
• Partner with business stakeholders to reassign or cancel unused software licenses.
• Process and track renewal requests and ensure associated compliance, security, and tax documentation is current (OFAC, SOC, W-9/TIN).
• Engage with vendors on renewals, licensing, SOC data, and related matters.

Requirements

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in Business, Operations, or a related field required.
• 2-4 years of Vendor Management experience, contract administration and operations coordination.
• Genuine interest in or exposure to vendor management, with a desire to grow in this function over time
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with vendor management systems such as Salesforce.
• Effective communicator with strong verbal and written skills; able to collaborate across functions, navigate difficult conversations, and deliver a high level of client service.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple vendors and priorities in a high-volume, operational environment.
• Ability to identify issues early, drive accountability, and support practical resolution.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on data quality, documentation, and follow-through.
• Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Featured Benefits

Health Coverage

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (administered through a national carrier such as Blue Cross Blue Shields )
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care) (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Time Off & Work-Life Benefits

• Vacation/Personal Days + Holidays
• Financial & Income Protection Benefits
• PT Retirement
• Mission-Driven Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance + Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness & Everyday Support

• Discounted Fitness Memberships (Free membership for Chicago office)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits - Transit & Parking
• Mental Health support through company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition programs (PT Rewards and Annual Awards)

Compensation

The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$100,000. This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however, may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand. This position is also eligible for a bonus component that would be dependent on pre-defined performance factors. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts.