Vendor Manager
Current•Responsible for the results of vendor operations, working closely with external vendor partners and internal operational teams•Manage due diligence, risk assessment and ongoing vendor monitoring•Coordinate ongoing reviews and open issues with specialist risk teams (e.g., Anti-Bribery / Anti-Corruption Compliance, CyberSecurity, Data Privacy)•Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic planning sessions, special projects and reviews as needed•Conduct on-site audits of the company's & vendor's significant third party vendors for financial condition, insurance coverage, reputation, and compliance with all state and federal regulations.•Maintain metrics and analysis of vendor performance, and provide regular reporting on performance through regular business reviews•Assist with negotiations and relationship management for vendor contracts•Follow up with all Due Diligence questionnaires, requests (Company verifications and supplier checks (OFAC, CFPB, etc.).•Contribute to cross functional teams monitoring vendor performance, contract, or risk. Assist with vendor risk reviews.•Facilitate contract review between business partners, vendors and legal. Prepare documents, support internal\external discussions regarding vendor management issues, and maintain vendor compliance and approval of vendor access. Assess the Vendor for compliance with regulatory requirements and other risks and ensure the proper controls are in-place.•Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with regulatory compliance risk assessments, related infrastructure enhancements, maintain confluence of all independent contracts and independent vendor contractors. •Coordinate the review and approval process for new Vendors, initiated by the line of business (LOB). Perform pre-due diligence process for all new Vendors, including obtaining and reviewing references, background checks, financial statements, policies and other due diligence, as appropriate.