Third Party Risk, Specialist
About The Position
As a Third-Party Risk Analyst on Vanguard’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Assessment Management team, you’ll play an important role in helping Vanguard protect the long-term interests of our clients. You’ll support how we evaluate and monitor risks associated with third-party vendors and external partners, using Vanguard’s operational and strategic risk frameworks. Your work helps strengthen decision-making, promote responsible partnerships, and reinforce our culture of integrity, collaboration, and long-term thinking. This role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering across teams, translating risk concepts into practical guidance, and contributing to a strong risk management environment in a purpose-driven organization.
Requirements
- At least five years of related professional experience; experience in risk management is preferred.
- An undergraduate degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience.
- Ability to communicate risk concepts clearly and effectively with diverse internal audiences.
- A collaborative, detail-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement and sound judgment.
Nice To Haves
- Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISI, or an MBA are preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Support the development, ongoing maintenance, and application of Vanguard’s third-party operational risk methodology, including continuous review, benchmarking, and sharing of best practices.
- Draft and maintain third-party risk management policies, standards, and procedures.
- Contribute to regular reviews of third-party risk technologies and recommend enhancements to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for internal business partners on third-party risk matters, helping teams implement and sustain best practices.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders on third-party risk initiatives and support oversight activities to promote adherence to established policies and frameworks.
- Develop clear training materials and facilitate training sessions to build awareness and capability across the organization.
- Conduct initial reviews of third-party risk assessments, identifying potential issues and escalating items to appropriate stakeholders when needed.
- Support the development of third-party risk metrics and reporting and communicate results to internal audiences in a clear and actionable way.
- Ensure required documentation is complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with policy.
- Collaborate with senior risk analysts and cross-functional partners to stay current on risk management frameworks, emerging risks, and events.
- Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
