Vendor Risk & Compliance Specialist - Temporary

SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union; United States; On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

SchoolsFirst FCU is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist (Temporary) to support a comprehensive vendor risk program. You will help ensure GLBA, regulatory, and FFIEC guideline compliance while coordinating with senior leadership, departments, and third-party vendors.

The role involves reviewing contracts/NDAs, rating vendor risk, and maintaining vendor documentation. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential in a regulated credit union environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent years of experience required.
• 1–3 years of prior relevant experience required.
• CRVPM Level 1 certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining a Vendor Management Program to ensure GLBA, Title V, NCUA Part 748, and FFIEC guidance compliance.
• Interact with senior management, partners, vendors, and third parties.
• Support review and analysis of contracts and NDAs for third-party risk assessment.
• Assist in rating vendors by risk and business impact, guiding due diligence activities.
• Participate in vendor lifecycle phases from pre-onboarding to offboarding.
• Track findings from onboarding and work with stakeholders to mitigate risk.
• Maintain centralized file and tracking system for vendor contracts and related documentation.
• Collaborate with management to compile a list of all vendors across departments.
• Help maintain vendor selection procedures for hiring and contracting.
• Evaluate due diligence and ongoing monitoring reviews of vendors.
• Review vendor security reports (SSAE16/SOC), document findings, and escalate issues.

Skills

Vendor management

Contract analysis

Risk assessment

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

CRVPM Level 1

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in related field

1–3 years of relevant experience

Job description

SchoolsFirst FCU is seeking a Vendor Management Specialist (Temporary) to support a comprehensive vendor risk program. You will help ensure GLBA, regulatory, and FFIEC guideline compliance while coordinating with senior leadership, departments, and third-party vendors.

The role involves reviewing contracts/NDAs, rating vendor risk, and maintaining vendor documentation. Strong communication and detail orientation are essential in a regulated credit union environment.