Risk Analyst III
Pacer Staffing - Mountain View, CA
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Job Title : Risk Analyst III Duration: 10+ Months Shift: Mon- Fri Duties Third-Party Risk Assessment & Lifecycle Management Serve as an execution lead for third-party risk assessments and due diligence activities during onboarding and throughout the third-party lifecycle for assigned category portfolios. Perform and lead third-party risk assessments, including analysis of inherent and residual risk levels associated with third-party engagements. Conduct 3PRM reviews and determine when additional or enhanced due diligence is required based on risk posture and engagement scope. Apply working knowledge of the end-to-end third-party lifecycle, including: Planning and identification of business needs Due diligence and risk assessments Contracting and sourcing activities Onboarding into environments Ongoing monitoring of performance and risk Offboarding and termination of third-party relationships Stakeholder Partnership & Escalation Support Serve as the primary point of contact (POC) for Category Managers within Sourcing, business requesters, and third parties for the assigned portfolio. Facilitate and coordinate risk reviews with cross-functional stakeholders, including Privacy, Legal, Security, Sourcing, and other risk partners. Participate and contribute to operational check-ins across all risk domains. Program Execution & Operational Support Execute activities such as issue tracking, risk management, dependency management, and communication of overall status within the 3PRM queue. Work alongside other analysts to manage workload, prioritize assessments, and ensure service-level expectations are met. Provide regular status updates and ad-hoc reporting to Sourcing Category Managers and 3PRM Group Manager on assessment progress, risks, and issues. Execute special or ad-hoc projects as assigned. Continuous Improvement & Enablement Provide input and feedback for 3PRM training materials, process documentation, and job aids. Stay current on relevant regulatory, compliance, and industry developments impacting third-party risk management. Support ongoing 3PRM initiatives, enhancements, and special projects in partnership with Category Managers and program leadership. Skills Minimum of three (3) years of experience in third-party risk management, supplier risk, contract management, sourcing, risk management, or a related discipline. Demonstrated understanding of third-party risk management principles and risk assessment methodologies. Experience executing programs across multiple business units and coordinating work across cross-functional teams Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Google Workspace tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate risk concepts clearly to diverse stakeholders. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities and meet deadlines. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a solutions-oriented mindset. Ability to work effectively in a highly distributed, multi-location environment. Preferred: Hands-on experience with third-party risk or GRC platforms such as Aravo, Coupa, or similar tools. Experience with sourcing, procurement, or supplier management technologies. Prior experience supporting large-scale or enterprise-level risk programs. Dashboarding and Analytics experience. Education Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Risk Management, or another quantitative discipline, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Created: 2026-04-02