Vendor Risk & Compliance Specialist

Sunward

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 64,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Sunward is seeking a Third-Party & Vendor Risk Specialist to administer the company’s vendor risk management lifecycle. You will provide independent second-line oversight across vendor relationships and coordinate with Legal, IT Security, Compliance, and VROs to ensure compliant, timely execution.

The role requires 2–4 years in risk management within financial institutions or similar settings, a bachelor’s degree, and relevant certifications.

Qualifications

Minimum 2–4 years of risk management experience within a financial institution.
Experience supporting vendor risk management, due diligence, monitoring, and documentation.
Experience supporting regulatory examinations or audits preferred.

Responsibilities

Administers third-party risk management policy and program ensuring compliance.
Maintains vendor inventory and risk tiering framework with due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
Coordinates vendor offboarding, contract termination, and data return processes.
Assesses fourth party and concentration risk and escalates findings.
Reviews vendor documents with Legal and IT to close gaps in compliance and SLAs.
Supports VROs in evaluating diligence documents and resolves documentation gaps.
Manages systems for vendor, contract, and business continuity management (e.g., Tandem).
Collaborates with Compliance, Procurement, IT Security, and Legal to elevate risk issues.