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Invesco

Risk Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$150K - $165K/yr

... vendor and proprietary tools • Deliver written memos and presentations to committees and fund ... in monitoring and managing portfolio risk. Provide risk analytic insight that enhances the ...

Invesco

Risk Manager

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

$150K - $165K/yr

... both vendor and proprietary tools Deliver written memos and presentations to committees and fund ... Collaborate with investment teams in monitoring and managing portfolio risk. Provide risk analytic ...

usauto

Credit Risk Manager

Duluth, GA · On-site

Position Summary The Credit Risk Manager will be responsible for reporting, analytics and credit ... Work with credit bureaus and other 3rd party data vendors on established and new initiatives.

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How much do vendor risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for vendor risk manager in Georgia is $94,196.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76,000.00 and $108,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a vendor risk manager?

Vendor Risk Managers are professionals responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors that provide goods or services to an organization. They evaluate vendors’ security, compliance, and operational practices to ensure they meet the company’s standards and regulatory requirements. These managers implement frameworks to monitor vendor performance, manage contracts, and respond to potential risks or incidents. Their role is crucial in protecting the organization from financial, reputational, and regulatory harm that can arise from third-party relationships.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a vendor risk manager?

To thrive as a Vendor Risk Manager, you need expertise in risk assessment, third-party management, and compliance, often backed by a degree in business, finance, or a related field. Familiarity with risk management platforms, contract management tools, and certifications like Certified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP) are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, negotiation, and clear communication skills help you collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders effectively. These skills ensure organizations can identify, mitigate, and manage risks arising from third-party relationships, safeguarding business continuity and compliance.

How does a vendor risk manager typically collaborate with other departments within an organization?

A Vendor Risk Manager works closely with departments like procurement, legal, IT, and compliance to ensure that vendors meet the organization's security and regulatory standards. This collaboration often involves reviewing contracts, assessing potential risks, and implementing mitigation strategies. Regular communication with stakeholders is essential to keep everyone informed about vendor performance and risk status, making cross-functional teamwork a key aspect of the role. Effective collaboration helps streamline risk assessments and supports informed decision-making across the business.

What is the difference between Vendor Risk Manager vs Vendor Compliance Analyst?

AspectVendor Risk ManagerVendor Compliance Analyst
CertificationsCertified Third Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM)
Work EnvironmentRisk management teams, procurement, legal departmentsCompliance departments, audit teams, legal units
Industry UsageFinance, healthcare, technology, retailFinance, healthcare, manufacturing, technology
Primary FocusIdentifying, assessing, and mitigating vendor risksEnsuring vendor adherence to compliance standards and policies

The Vendor Risk Manager focuses on evaluating and mitigating risks associated with vendors, while the Vendor Compliance Analyst concentrates on ensuring vendors meet regulatory and internal compliance standards. Both roles are essential in managing vendor relationships but differ in their core responsibilities and focus areas.

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Infographic showing various Vendor Risk Manager job openings in Georgia as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 6% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 81% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 17% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $94,196 per year, or $45.3 per hour.

Enterprise Risk Manager

Graphic Packaging International, Inc.

Atlanta, GA

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Graphic Packaging International rating

6.7

Company rating: 6.7 out of 10

Based on 125 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

86th of 120 rated packaging manufacturers

Job description


MISSION / SUMMARY :

The position is responsible for the leadership, innovation, governance, and management necessary to identify, evaluate, mitigate, and monitor the company's operational and strategic risk. This includes tools, practices, and policies to analyze and report enterprise risks, and to manage risks according to an enterprise risk management framework. The role will ensure the organization's risk management policies and strategies are following applicable regulations, rating agency standards, and strategic imperatives of the organization and use the Enterprise Risk Management program for the company to oversee, analyze, and monitor all operational risk management activities within the company's business units. This position will also be responsible for oversight and program management of third-party risk management and Business Continuity Planning activities for the organization. They will report on these risks to management and the SVP, Chief Audit, Risk, and Compliance Officer. The Manager will work closely with the SVP to provide executive reports, including to the Board and managements executive committee, that highlight enterprise risks, emerging risks, and key risk reporting including metrics and action plans, program initiatives, priorities, and key performance indicators.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES are, but not limited to the following:

  • Assist with the identification, communication, measurement, and management of company-wide risks.
  • Responsible for keeping GPI's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Policy and Program up to date and leading practice, accessible to employees and easy to use.
  • Assist with integrated risk and assurance mapping to minimize effort and disruption across all functions and businesses.
  • Understand key program opportunities, design programs, and implement solutions for Third Party Vendor Risk Management, improved Business Continuity, and the overall ERM program.
  • Facilitate the enterprise risk assessment and related reporting including 10-K Risk Factors, key risk indicators, risk owners, and develop and tracking of action plans while continuously improving automation of the process and reporting. This includes aligning risks with strategic plans, ESG risks and materiality analysis, investor relations concerns, and compliance risks.
  • Support and implement development of an organization risk structure/team and liaison\champion\network structure in the business units, jurisdictions, and functional groups to manage and oversee compliance.
  • Assist with facilitation of Risk Committee, Audit Committee, Management and Reporting.
  • Manage and administer automated tool - Audit Board Risk Oversight Module.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • A degree in business or related disciplines, preferable in Risk Management
  • 6 years of experience , minimum 3 years in risk management.
  • Manufacturing, Packaging, Pulp and Paper, or industrial experience (preferred).
  • Familiarity with systems and risk management tools (One Trust, Audit Board, SAP, Microsoft Office).
  • Prior experience in working within project teams of at least 2 members and experience in effectively working in a large and cross-functional teams' environment.
  • Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills demonstrating a consistent attention to detail; solid organization and workflow skills.
  • Self-directed and demonstrated ability to take accountability and lead independently.
  • Strong and effective time management, including planning and decision-making, identifying priorities, and bringing projects to successful and timely completion with a focus on high standards and quality.
  • Strong interpersonal skills: ability to interface with key stakeholders and leaders.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills both verbal and electronic formats.
  • Confident working with individuals at various levels of an organization in a consultative manner
  • Strong analytical, critical thinking and organizational skills – works well with data to draw business conclusions.

Required Experience

At Graphic Packaging International (NYSE: GPK), we produce the box you may have poured your child's cereal from this morning, the microwaveable tray that heated your lunch, the paper cup that held your coffee throughout the day, and the carrier of those bottles of craft beer you may enjoy tonight! We're one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world's most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet care products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are a team of collaborative, innovative, passionate individuals who are committed to providing consumer packaging that makes a world of difference.


With almost 18,000 employees working in more than 70 locations in North and South America, Europe and the Pacific Rim, we strive to be an environmentally responsible leader in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry's best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.
If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we'd love to hear from you. Learn more about us at www.graphicpkg.com.
Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference.

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Click here to view the EEO is the Law Poster

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