Strategic Vendor Risk Analyst - Remote

Alera Group, Inc.; Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k)

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Alera Group, Inc. is seeking a Risk Analyst to perform third-party security and compliance risk assessments for new and existing vendors.

You will review SOC reports, audit documentation, and evidence to identify gaps, coordinate user access reviews, and document remediation plans within GRC platforms. You will partner with Information Security, Legal, Procurement, and other stakeholders to drive risk-based decisions and support audits and regulatory examinations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity risk, IT risk, information security, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), third-party risk, IT audit, or a related field
• Hands-on experience performing third-party or vendor security risk assessments
• Experience coordinating or performing user access reviews, access certifications, or identity governance activities
• Familiarity with cybersecurity and compliance frameworks such as NIST CSF, SOC 2, CIS Controls, HIPAA, or similar standards
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and communication skills with the ability to evaluate complex situations, identify underlying business and risk requirements, and effectively communicate recommendations to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience working with GRC, ticketing, identity governance, or third-party risk management platforms
• Exercise sound judgment when evaluating risk scenarios, identifying gaps in information, and determining appropriate next steps, stakeholders, and remediation activities

Responsibilities

• Perform third-party security and compliance risk assessments for new and existing vendors, evaluating risk exposure, control effectiveness, business impact, and remediation requirements
• Review SOC reports, security questionnaires, audit documentation, certifications, and other evidence to identify control gaps and potential business impacts
• Coordinate and execute user access reviews, validating access appropriateness and ensuring identified issues are remediated promptly
• Document risks, findings, recommendations, and remediation plans while maintaining accurate records within governance, risk, and compliance platforms
• Serve as a trusted advisor to stakeholders by asking thoughtful questions, identifying underlying business needs, assessing potential risks, and translating ambiguous requests into clear risk assessment, governance, and compliance activities
• Partner with Information Security, Technology, Legal, Procurement, and business stakeholders to identify requirements, resolve risk and compliance issues, and drive effective risk-based decision-making
• Support internal and external audits, regulatory examinations, and compliance activities through evidence collection and documentation management
• Develop risk metrics, reporting, and dashboards that drive visibility, support decision-making, and measure the effectiveness of third-party risk and governance programs
• Identify opportunities to improve risk management processes, controls, reporting, governance practices, and automation capabilities

Skills

Third‑party risk assessments

SOC 2

NIST CSF

Audit support

Analytical thinking

Communication

GRC platforms

Tools

Identity governance

Access reviews

Job description

Alera Group, Inc. is seeking a Risk Analyst to perform third-party security and compliance risk assessments for new and existing vendors.

You will review SOC reports, audit documentation, and evidence to identify gaps, coordinate user access reviews, and document remediation plans within GRC platforms. You will partner with Information Security, Legal, Procurement, and other stakeholders to drive risk-based decisions and support audits and regulatory examinations.