Vendor Risk & Third-Party Program Lead

Lake Michigan Credit Union; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Michigan Credit Union is seeking a Vendor Management Manager to implement and oversee the Credit Union’s Third-Party Risk Management program. You will lead due diligence, risk assessments, monitoring, and reporting while coordinating with Risk Management, Compliance, IT, and Legal to ensure regulatory alignment.

You will supervise Vendor Management staff, promote core values, and ensure timely onboarding, renewal, and termination in line with policy.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in financial services, risk management, vendor management, compliance, or audit.
• College degree preferred but not required.
• Certifications such as CTPRP or CRVPM are a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead third-party risk and due diligence processes, including initial and ongoing assessments.
• Maintain vendor risk ratings, due diligence status, and remediation items.
• Coordinate with Risk Management, Compliance, IT, Legal, and business owners to ensure regulatory alignment.

Skills

Vendor management

Risk management

Compliance

Audit

Financial services

Education

High School Diploma

College degree in business/finance/risk management/IS

Tools

Vendor management software

Job description

Lake Michigan Credit Union is seeking a Vendor Management Manager to implement and oversee the Credit Union’s Third-Party Risk Management program. You will lead due diligence, risk assessments, monitoring, and reporting while coordinating with Risk Management, Compliance, IT, and Legal to ensure regulatory alignment.

You will supervise Vendor Management staff, promote core values, and ensure timely onboarding, renewal, and termination in line with policy.