Risk Analyst
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Job Description
Vedder Prices Chicago office is looking for a Risk Analyst. This position will play a strategic role in overseeing the firms Third Party Risk Management program and risk management initiatives. The position is responsible for evaluating and conducting Risk Reviews and Assessments of existing and prospective thirdparty relationships and assisting with client questionnaires.
As a Risk Analyst your duties will include but not be limited to:
- Support day to day of the Information Security Risk Assessment process for existing and potential vendors.
- Document organize and track activities that result from vendor security assessment.
- Collaborate with internal subject matter experts to ensure due diligence questionnaires are reviewed in a timely manner.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation within the thirdparty risk management and vendor management functions to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
- Conduct risk awareness and training initiatives across the organization to educate employees about thirdparty risks security best practices and risk mitigation strategies.
- Assist in internal audit activities of the Risk Management team including collecting and analyzing data.
- Participate in strategic projects with crossfunctional teams.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
Skills & Competencies:
- Experience assessing or reviewing SOC reports penetration testing results or other security control attestations.
- Understanding of thirdparty risk management principles methodologies and best practices.
- Familiarity with risk management tools software and technologies to support thirdparty risk assessment and monitoring activities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Good oral and written communication skills are required. Able to prepare presentations for various audiences
- Effective analytical problemsolving and criticalthinking skills with the ability to assess complex situations and make informed riskbased decisions.
- Ability to work independently with minimal guidance
Qualifications & Required Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Information Systems or a related field is required.
- Two to five years of fulltime experience in third party risk management preferred
Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be proficient in the following software:
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Word Excel and Outlook
Compensation Range: $70000/yr. to $100000/yr.
At Vedder Price we believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees contributions. Our comprehensive Total Rewards Package includes:
- Competitive Salary: We offer a competitive base salary commensurate with skills and experience.
- Bonus Program: Discretionary annual bonus program.
- Retirement Planning: Discretionary profit sharing and 401(k) matching to help you plan for your future.
- Health and Wellness: Comprehensive health dental and vision plans along with optional health savings and flexible spending accounts firmpaid Life and Disability benefits and wellness programs to support your overall wellbeing.
- Paid Time Off: Competitive time off package including vacation days paid holidays sick time and personal days.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for continuous learning and career growth through firm provided training programs.
- Employee Recognition: Anniversary and Vedder Praise Programs to celebrate your achievements and milestones.
- WorkLife Balance: Hybrid work model and familyfriendly policies.
- Additional Perks: Employee discount program pretax commuter benefits back up child & elder care Employee Assistance Program (EAP) fitness center discounts and more.
Join Vedder Price and be part of a team that values hard work and dedication!
Equal Employment Opportunity
Vedder Price P.C. is an equal opportunity employer. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability (where applicant is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations) medical condition protected veteran status gender identity genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. We participate in Everify.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
