Vendor Risk Management

Cyperus Group LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyperus Group LLC supports a Midtown NYC banking client by hiring a Vendor Risk Management Analyst/Associate for a hybrid, 3‑month assignment that starts immediately, across Procurement, Information Security, Compliance and Legal. The role emphasizes vendor oversight and risk assessment with cross‑functional collaboration.

Responsibilities include reviewing SOC reports and cybersecurity controls, conducting due diligence, monitoring remediation, and maintaining risk records for audits and

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years in vendor/third‑party risk, operational risk, compliance, audit, or broader risk management.
• Experience within banking or financial services strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of SOC reporting, cybersecurity frameworks, and vendor governance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct vendor due diligence and ongoing risk assessments.
• Review SOC reports, financial statements, cybersecurity controls, business continuity plans, and compliance documentation.
• Monitor vendor performance, issues, and remediation activities.
• Maintain vendor risk records and support periodic reviews and audits.
• Ensure vendors meet internal third‑party risk policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Vendor risk

SOC reporting

Cybersecurity

Risk assessment

Cross-functional

Job description

Vendor Risk Management Analyst / Associate – Midtown NYC (Hybrid)
Pay Rate: $40–$60/hr
Assignment: 3‑month temp with strong likelihood of rolling extensions
Location: Midtown Manhattan — directly across from Bryant Park (42nd & Madison)
Start: Immediate
Our Midtown banking client is seeking a Vendor Risk Management professional to support third‑party oversight and risk assessment across the organization. This role sits within a highly collaborative risk function and partners closely with Procurement, Information Security, Compliance, Legal, and business stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities

• Conduct vendor due diligence and ongoing risk assessments


• Review SOC reports, financial statements, cybersecurity controls, business continuity plans, and compliance documentation


• Monitor vendor performance, issues, and remediation activities


• Maintain vendor risk records and support periodic reviews and audits


• Ensure vendors meet internal third‑party risk policies and regulatory requirements

Ideal Background

• 3–7+ years in vendor/third‑party risk, operational risk, compliance, audit, or broader risk management


• Experience within banking or financial services strongly preferred


• Strong understanding of SOC reporting, cybersecurity frameworks, and vendor governance


• Ability to work cross‑functionally and manage multiple vendor reviews simultaneously