GRC Risk Analyst (amd)

Job Description

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Overview:

The Third-Party Risk Analyst plays a crucial role in assessing, managing, and mitigating risks associated with external vendors, partners, and other third parties. This position is responsible for conducting third-party risk assessments, monitoring vendor compliance with company policies, and ensuring adherence to industry standards, legal regulations, and internal governance frameworks. The role requires cross-functional collaboration with teams such as IT, Legal, Procurement, and Information Security to evaluate risks and implement mitigating controls.

 Key Roles:

• Third-party risk assessments and monitoring.
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• Responding to third-party cybersecurity questionnaires.
• Vendor due diligence and ongoing monitoring.
• TPRM process improvement and reporting.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Third Party Risk Assessments: Conduct in-depth assessments of vendors, suppliers, and partners to identify potential risks in areas like cybersecurity, data protection, regulatory compliance, and operational resilience.
• Vendor Onboarding and Due Diligence: Assist in vendor onboarding by evaluating third-party risk questionnaires, reviewing contractual agreements, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, GDPR).
• Ongoing Monitoring: Continuously monitor third parties for changes in risk exposure, track remediation activities, and re-assess risks periodically to ensure ongoing compliance with company standards.
• Collaboration with Internal Teams: Work closely with IT, Security, Legal, and Procurement teams to address third-party risks and ensure that appropriate controls are in place and functioning as intended.
• Risk Reporting: Create and present risk assessment reports and dashboards to stakeholders, including senior leadership, highlighting areas of concern, key risks, and recommended mitigation strategies.
• Vendor Contract Reviews: Assist in reviewing contracts to ensure they include appropriate risk-related clauses, such as security controls, data privacy, liability, and business continuity terms.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure third-party risk management activities comply with applicable regulations, such as SOX, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA, and others relevant to the organization.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems Management, Information Security, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in third-party risk management, vendor management, or a related risk/compliance role.
• Knowledge of risk management frameworks such as NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, and other industry standards.
• Experience with third-party risk management tools (e.g., LogicGate, UpGuard, etc.) is a plus.
• Familiarity with privacy regulations such as GDPR, and industry-specific regulations.
• Familiarity with control environments like CUI, and High GCC.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess complex risk scenarios.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.

Preferred Skills:

• Certifications such as CISA, CRISC, or CISSP.
• Experience in risk assessment methodologies, including conducting compliance audits.
• Strong project management skills.

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