Vendor Governance & Controls Analyst
Core
Manager-level governance enforcer and business enabler ensuring the right people execute vendor management activities with rigor, coaching Vendor Relationship Managers (VRMs) and business leaders on governance requirements and accountability.
Role type
Senior IC manager-level governance and enablement analyst
Builds
Measurable accountability for vendor scorecard execution and performance standards across the enterprise
Domain
Financial services / Third-party vendor governance
Required skills
Vendor lifecycle management, Governance policy enforcement, Training facilitation, Executive influencing, Scorecard execution, Regulatory guidance knowledge (OCC, FFIEC, CFPB), Behavioral accountability, Cross-functional collaboration, Process improvement, Data reporting
Preferred skills
MBA or advanced degree, CTPS/CRVPM certification, Vendor performance platforms (Zip, ProcessUnity, Archer), Six Sigma/Lean/Prosci, Internal audit/compliance advisory experience, Adult learning curriculum design
Technologies
Zip, ProcessUnity, Archer
Responsibilities
Coach VRMs on RFP evaluation frameworks and documentation standards; Design and facilitate end-to-end Vendor Lifecycle Training programs; Enforce vendor scorecard execution and escalate non-compliance; Travel for vendor onsite assessments (up to 10%); Lead performance improvement plans for underperforming vendors; Enable business unit leaders with governance frameworks; Monitor adherence to governance policies and SOPs; Produce governance reporting and trend analysis for senior leadership; Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, and Risk partners; Champion adoption of vendor governance best practices.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management-level accountability