Third Party Risk Manager

At Early Warning, we’ve powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle®, Paze℠, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose
This position is responsible for overseeing the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program, including program projects and initiatives. Responsibilities include leading and managing risk and business stakeholders participating in executing program requirements, both at onboarding and throughout the lifecycle; and ensuring that third parties meet the TPRM program, security, compliance, and reporting guidelines set forth by Early Warning. Ensures all aspects of the assigned functions adhere to the TPRM Policy and Procedures. Influences cross-functional partnerships and develops stakeholder relationships across the organization.

Essential Functions

• Ensures Third Party Risk Management policy and procedures, and third-party management software are implemented and completed according to documented requirements.
• Completes vetting on incoming third-party engagements and work with business partners to ensure data and due diligence is complete and accurate and inherent risks are identified and mitigated in accordance with risk appetite.
• Coordinates the distribution of due diligence questionnaires to the third parties, review submitted questionnaires for completeness, ensure risk stakeholders finalize reviews and determine overall residual risk rating.
• Be a strong liaison to ensure that risk stakeholder questions are answered by the business or third party as required. Conduct certain aspects of third-party due diligence not covered by risk stakeholders. Store the artifacts of the third-party oversight process in system of record.
• Implements the business third party risk strategy, ensuring internal teams have resources and processes to support their needs for due diligence, risk assessment and ongoing monitoring, ensuring inherent risks and control gaps are accurately identified and remediated.
• Oversees TPRM training across First Line of Defense including business function, risk stakeholders and Procurement. Collaborate with manager and stakeholders to implement a standard set of training modules and communication materials for different stakeholders.
• Contributes to the development of detailed procedural documents and ensure alignment of TPRM with regulatory requirements including FFIEC, OCC and other applicable regulations
• Identifies, prioritizes, and pursues opportunities to enhance EWS’s third party risk management processes and introduce innovative approaches and solutions to optimize efficiency and effectiveness
• Ensures fourth parties are identified, captured, and reported across all third parties
• Supports the company’s commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or experience typically obtained through completion of a bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline. 
• A minimum of 8 + years of direct/ related experience is required
• Demonstrated experience in third party risk management, operational risk, or other risk management role with knowledge of third-party regulatory requirements. 
• Process driven, an excellent communicator and able to develop approaches that scale
• Strong attention to detail and highly results oriented.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to influence and guide others.
• Background and drug screen.

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow instructions and perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior financial institution experience in third party risk management and an understanding of contractual arrangements with third parties.
• Experience in data gathering, analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager (CRVM)
• Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP)
• Other industry relevant certifications.
• Project or Process management experience.
• Professional information security certification (e.g., Certified Information Security Manager- CISM, Certified Information Systems Security Professional – CISSP, Certified Information Systems Auditor-CISA, Certified Third Party Risk Professional- CTPRP).
• Experience with Shared Assessments Standard Information Gathering Questionnaire (SIG) and processes.
   

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling, and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and/or external customers.
Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Some of the Ways We Prioritize Your Health and Happiness 

•  Healthcare Coverage – Competitive medical (PPO/HDHP), dental, and vision plans as well as company contributions to your Health Savings Account (HSA) or pre-tax savings through flexible spending accounts (FSA) for commuting, health & dependent care expenses.

• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Featuring a 100% Company Safe Harbor Match on your first 6% deferral immediately upon eligibility.

• Paid Time Off – Unlimited Time Off for Exempt (salaried) employees, as well as generous PTO for Non-Exempt (hourly) employees, plus 11 paid company holidays and a paid volunteer day.

• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave

• Maven Family Planning – provides support through your Parenting journey including egg freezing, fertility, adoption, surrogacy, pregnancy, postpartum, early pediatrics, and returning to work.

And SO much more! We continue to enhance our program, so be sure to check our Benefits page here for the latest. Our team can share more during the interview process!

Early Warning Services, LLC (“Early Warning”) considers for employment, hires, retains and promotes qualified candidates on the basis of ability, potential, and valid qualifications without regard to race, religious creed, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and municipal laws. The company also prohibits discrimination on other bases such as medical condition, marital status or any other factor that is irrelevant to the performance of our employees.