Strategic Manager, Vendor Risk & Business Continuity

Everwise Credit Union; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Everwise Credit Union is seeking a Manager, Business Continuity + Vendor Management to lead the strategy and day-to-day administration of our vendor relationships, business continuity planning, and insurance programs. This role ensures compliance with regulations, mitigates risk, and integrates processes to protect assets while delivering value to members.

The position serves as a liaison between employees, vendors, and leadership, driving performance in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, risk management, or related field preferred.
• 4+ years' experience in vendor management, business continuity, and/or insurance within financial services.
• 2+ years management or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of regulations, risk management frameworks, and industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive vendor management program, including vendor selection, due diligence, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and ongoing due diligence assessments.
• Facilitate the business continuity planning process, ensuring robust strategies for disaster recovery, crisis management, and operational resilience.
• Facilitate regular reviews, testing, and updates to business continuity plans with business units.
• Manage the credit union's insurance portfolio, including property, liability, and specialty coverages; collaborate with brokers and carriers to assess risks, secure coverage, and oversee claims processes.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to vendor management, business continuity, and insurance, including NCUA and IDFI regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to integrate vendor, continuity, and insurance objectives into broader organizational goals.
• Prepare and present reports to senior leadership on program effectiveness, risk exposures, and improvement opportunities.
• Advance process improvements and automation using technology, reporting, and employee self-service tools, including administration and management of the GRC system, primarily vendor and business continuity modules.
• Provide assistance to the Vice President of Enterprise Risk Management as required.
• Serve as a subjectmatter resource on regulatory and compliance initiatives for vendor management, business continuity and insurance, providing guidance to business units on interpretation and application of regulatory requirements and related guidance.
• Assist in identification of training courses that address relevant regulatory compliance on an ongoing basis and as risks emerge.
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements through ongoing professional development, including participation in workshops, webinars, conferences, meetings, and review of relevant industry literature.
• Assume additional responsibilities as necessary for the continued growth and advancement of the credit union.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

GRC system management

Written and verbal communication

Analytical and problem solving

Professionalism and discretion

Autonomy and multi-tasking

Leadership and coaching

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance/risk management or related field

Job description

Everwise Credit Union is seeking a Manager, Business Continuity + Vendor Management to lead the strategy and day-to-day administration of our vendor relationships, business continuity planning, and insurance programs. This role ensures compliance with regulations, mitigates risk, and integrates processes to protect assets while delivering value to members.

The position serves as a liaison between employees, vendors, and leadership, driving performance in a regulated environment.