Third-Party Risk Analyst - Software Guidance & Assistance

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Third-Party Risk Analyst for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Banking clients in Auburn Hills, MI or Frisco, TX . Hybrid schedule 2x weekly onsite

Top Skills/Experience Needed:

• IT experience
• 3rd party/vendor management experience.
• SOC Report reviews experience.

Responsibilities :

• Advises and guides 1LOD (Line of Defense) performing the Third-Party risk processes performed on new and existing Third-Parties using a risk-based approach for review requirements and frequency.
• Analyzes process elements include planning, due diligence and third-party selection, contract negotiation, ongoing monitoring, termination/off-boarding.
• Provides guidance and works with 1LOD to identify, measure, control, monitor, and report on Third-Party risks in accordance with corporate risk policies.
• Facilitates and executes Third-Party due diligence activities, including relevant risk assessments to ensure adherence to the enterprise Third Party Risk Management policy.

Required Skills :

• Demonstrated knowledge of banking industry products, services, and workflows.
• Familiarity with critical business processes and controls, as well as overall business needs and objectives, for Line of Business. Track record of driving timely and effective issue resolution in a financial services context
• Ability to educate colleagues on risk management, controls, and compliance concepts, frameworks, and policies.
• Ability to build relationships and engage constructively in a proactive and transparent approach with cross-functional stakeholders, to challenge status quo and drive buy-in to achieve common goals.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate, including ability to summarize and explain findings and issues to a wide range of audiences. Ability to apply sound judgment and appropriately escalate concerns and issues.
• Ability to demonstrate managerial courage and inspire colleagues across the organization to embrace change.
• Ability to gather, analyze and interpret large datasets from various sources.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, prioritize work, meet deadlines, achieve goals.
• Self-starter, able to work fairly independently under the guidance of management, flexible and can navigate through an organization.
• 6 years of Risk Management or other related experience in the Financial Services
• 4 years of experience in Risk Management, Compliance, Audit, or related field
• Experience in advising colleagues in a risk and control environment
• Understanding of various risk types/pillars, risk management, controls, and compliance concepts and frameworks
• Project support/project management skills - ability to provide direction, track progress and ensure alignment with program requirements
• Proficient in risk management software, MS Office Suite, and other related technology tools

Preferred Skills :

• Experience in Third-Party Risk Management
• 2 years of experience in Financial Services industry and/or knowledge of Line of Business products, services, and business processes
• Experience in developing and/or managing supplier contracts

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at https://sgainc.com/ .

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