Vendor Relationship Manager

Optomi; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Optomi, in partnership with a leading financial institution, is seeking a Senior Technical Risk Analyst/Vendor Relationship Manager to oversee vendor governance and post-signing relationships. The role emphasizes security oversight and collaboration with procurement and security teams.

You will engage with executives, manage active contracts, handle security assessments, and ensure proper execution across the business in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Experience with security assessments.
• Ability to interact with executives.
• Experience in highly regulated financial environments.

Responsibilities

• Ensure consistency and proper execution of contracts.
• Collaborate with procurement and security teams.

Skills

Vendor relationship management

Security assessments

Executive interaction

Job description

Optomi, in partnership with a leading financial institution, is looking for a Senior Technical Risk Analyst/Vendor Relationship Manager to join their team.

Position Summary: This role involves managing vendor relationships post contract signing, focusing on vendor governance activities, and ensuring consistency across the business. The candidate will work closely with procurement on requirements and sit with the team conducting assessments. They will be responsible for managing active contracts in security, dealing with classified vendors, and ensuring proper execution. The role requires a strong presence, interaction with executives, and an understanding of the security side.

What the right candidate will enjoy:

• Working in a highly regulated financial environment
• Opportunities for autonomy and initiative
• Interaction with a variety of vendors, not just tech vendors

What type of experience does the right candidate have:

• Understanding of security assessments
• Comfortable with executives

What the responsibilities are of the right candidate:

• Ensure consistency and proper execution of contracts
• Collaborate with procurement and security teams