Manager, Vendor risk Management

TITLE: Manager, Vendor Risk Management Location: New York, NYManager, Vendor Risk Management Position summary:The Manager, Vendor Risk Management is responsible for ensuring the organization effectively identifies, assesses, manages, and reports vendor related risks. The role contributes toward the on-going improvement of vendor risk management practices. The Manager will be responsible for collaborating with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts to evaluate vendor risk at onboarding and periodically during the relationship lifecycle. The Manager must develop strong working relationships with key stakeholders throughout the organization in order to work across all functions - Information Security, Legal, Enterprise Risk Management, Technology and Operations, and other business functions. Qualifications required:* 5+ years of experience in Third Party Risk Management or other similar function, e.g., operational risk management or internal/external audit in the Banking/Finance industry * Hands on execution of risk assessments * Experienced in the review of vendor related due diligence documentation, e.g. SOC audit reports, SIGs and various industry certifications * Experience with GRC tools (Archer preferred) * Bachelor''s degree or higher* Proficient in Microsoft Suite products including Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint* Strong critical thinking and analytical skills* Strong written and verbal communication skills* Able to influence across all levels and experienced at leading meetings* Build consensus and resolve conflicts, demonstrate good judgment* Ability to work both independently and in a team environmentQualifications desired:* Robust knowledge of third party risk management principles and practices * Thorough understanding in risk management control frameworks and environments* Experience evaluating operational and information security risks and controls, including those related to cloud vendors* Experience with project and process enhancement related Essential functions and responsibilities: * Lead the ongoing development and execution of vendor risk assessment processes including supplier risk assessment, due diligence, ongoing monitoring, and issue identification* Manage Vendor Risk Lifecycle activities to completion, including Vendor tiering, onboarding SME engagement, ongoing monitoring, and offboarding processes* Support development and implementation of Vendor Risk Management Policy, Processes, Tools, and Resources* Manage vendor related data within GRC tool* Manage reporting of vendor program related information* Maintain Standard Information Gathering (SIG) assessments* Develop strong understanding of business processes impacting the vendor risk management function.* Keep up to date on industry best practices to support continuous process improvement About Infinity Consulting Solutions At Infinity Consulting Solutions our mission is to cultivate successful long term relationships with candidates and clients matching the right candidate with the right client. We believe technology cannot replace the real personal relationships we cultivate. We reject the notion that technology alone is the answer to staffing which is why we our successful partnerships rely on collaboration NOT automation. ICS has been providing flexible staffing solutions for over 20 years in Information Technology, Compliance, Accounting / Finance and Corporate Support. Our staffing solutions include Contract, Temp to Perm and Permanent Placement.ICS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Requirements:Infinity Consulting Solutions

Created: 2026-03-07