Legal/Compliance - Senior Vendor Risk Management Analyst

Mission Fed•San Diego, CA

11d•$37 - $47•Hybrid

About The Position

Help shape, strengthen, and advance a best-in-class vendor risk management program. We’re seeking an experienced Senior Vendor Risk Management Analyst to play a critical role in protecting our organization, our members, and our mission. In this highly visible position, you’ll partner across Legal, Risk, Information Security, IT, Compliance, Finance, and business leaders to oversee third-party risk across the full vendor lifecycle—from selection and onboarding through performance management, renewal, and offboarding. If you thrive at the intersection of risk, relationship management, and regulatory excellence—and enjoy turning data and diligence into actionable insight—this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If this sounds interesting to you, below are a few more details:

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience (advanced degree preferred).
5+ years of vendor risk management experience, ideally within a financial institution or other regulated industry.
Proven experience supporting or building centralized vendor management functions within complex organizations.
Background working closely with compliance, legal, risk, and technology teams.
Deep understanding of third-party risk, regulatory compliance, and vendor management best practices.
Confidence navigating complex stakeholder relationships with tact, diplomacy, and influence.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Experience with vendor management platforms and contract systems (e.g., Nvendor, Ncontracts, Ironclad).
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage automation, dashboards, and metrics to drive decisions.
Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive—comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools and financial systems.

Responsibilities

Own and oversee the vendor lifecycle by tracking and managing vendor selection, onboarding, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, renewals, and offboarding activities.
Advance the vendor risk management program, helping to mature policies, procedures, tools, and frameworks that align with strategic goals and regulatory expectations.
Partner with stakeholders across the organization (Legal, Information Security, Compliance, Finance, Treasury, Enterprise Risk, and Vendor Relationship Owners) to conduct risk-based assessments and ensure adherence to due diligence standards.
Support and enhance our vendor risk platform (Nvendor) to assess, monitor, and report on third-party risk throughout the vendor relationship.
Analyze vendor risk and performance metrics, providing insights and updates to leadership that drive informed decision-making.
Administer Contract Approval Committee activities, including agendas, reports, meeting materials, and documentation.
Serve as a trusted internal advisor, answering vendor management questions and helping teams manage third-party risk effectively.
Support information security and business continuity efforts, ensuring third-party continuity and data protection risks are identified and addressed.
Administer the credit union’s insurance program, including claim filings and annual renewals.
Prepare for audits and examinations, serving as support for vendor-related regulatory inquiries.
Stay ahead of the curve, keeping current on evolving regulations, industry trends, and best practices in vendor risk management.
Take on special projects and initiatives that further strengthen the vendor risk management program.