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Job#: 3040112
Job Description:
Vendor Risk Analyst
Location: Quincy, Massachusetts (Remote)
Role Overview
We are seeking a Vendor Risk Analyst to serve as a security focal point for the business. This role involves acting as a conduit to other security teams to meet business needs and ensuring security coverage throughout the delivery lifecycle. The position will focus on conducting third-party vendor risk assessments and managing the vendor risk evaluation process.
Key Responsibilities

• Act as a security focal point for the business, coordinating with teams such as Cyber Defense, Identity and Access Management, and Security Architecture.
• Deliver end-to-end business-centric security consultancy throughout the delivery lifecycle.
• Formally assess information security risks related to new vendor partners, determine their potential impact, and follow up on remediation efforts.
• Execute and continuously improve the vendor risk evaluation process to ensure vendors adhere to organizational security requirements.
• Conduct a high volume of assessments monthly, including sending questionnaires and assisting with analysis.
• Manage vendor profile records and ensure information is up-to-date using a GRC platform.
• Communicate with internal parties to confirm vendor activity status.
• Review documentation and craft follow-up communications.
• Develop strategies and drive efforts to facilitate business ownership of data, including creating tools and training materials.
• Conduct business process improvements or targeted training to address security concerns.

Required Qualifications
Experience: 3+ years of experience in an Information Security or vendor risk background.
Technical Skills: Experience with GRC platforms such as Archer or similar tools. Specialized knowledge of Microsoft products, with a focus on Office 365 and related collaboration tools.
Preferred Qualifications

• Strong oral and written communication skills for interacting with various stakeholders.
• Recent Master's graduates with relevant internship experience are encouraged to apply.

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