Specialist Vendor Risk Management (vrm)

Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates

Job Description

The Specialist, Vendor Risk Management, is responsible for utilizing intermediate knowledge and skills to execute Third-Party and Vendor Risk management activities. This role involves effectively evaluating, assessing, managing, and reporting on Vendor risks. The candidate will perform the core Vendor risk assessment process, support the Head of Vendor Risk Management with ongoing monitoring, and drive continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities



Vendor Risk Assessment & Due Diligence



Perform evaluation of

Third Party and Vendor engagements

to identify and manage vendor risk. Complete inherent and

overall risk assessments

. Initiate and manage the

due diligence process

with cross-functional control groups. Review and score inherent risk questionnaires and complete

overall risk assessment summaries

. Serve as the

subject matter expert

in interpreting requirements and improve awareness of

Operational Risks

faced by the Business from vendor failure/poor performance. Work with Strategic Sourcing/Legal/Business to

mitigate losses

through vendor compensation via robust contracts.

Reporting & Monitoring



Develop and perform reporting for VRM, including

data collection, consolidation, analysis, spreadsheets, and dashboards

. Provide and maintain

vendor risk reporting mechanisms

, and track and report outcomes from vendor management activities. Support the Head of Vendor Risk Management with

reporting and monitoring

of vendor risks, including data collection and analysis, and periodic ongoing monitoring.

Process Improvement & Quality



Analyze, update, and modify procedures and processes to identify and continuously implement

vendor risk management process improvements

. Complete

quality control reviews and testing

to ensure procedures are followed. Stay informed about the latest developments in the

vendor risk management field

.

Requirements



Experience



Minimum of

3+ years

related work experience in

vendor management or vendor risk management

is required.

Extensive working experience

in

Business Risk Management, Security Risk, Operational Risk, Internal Audit, and/or Controls related function is preferred

.

Knowledge & Skills



Comprehensive knowledge of applicable concepts and methodologies such as

continuous quality improvement and auditing experience

. Familiarity with industry compliance standards, such as

ISO27001, PCI DSS, SOC1 (SSAE16) and SOC2

. Understanding of

governance structures

used to manage vendor risk programs and vendor mitigation and oversight.

Education



*

Bachelor's degree

in business administration, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent years of experience, is required.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2183803
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Abu Dhabi, AZ, AE, United Arab Emirates
  • Education
    Not mentioned