Third Party Risk Specialist - Associate

k process includes engaging internal vendor relationship owners and vendor contacts to obtain various artifacts and question/answers for review. The review will identify any outstanding risks which are presented to management for risk acceptance.

Responsibilities

• Performs third-party vendor security assessment activities including evaluation of vendor controls, practices, process enhancements, and independent audit service reports

• Communicates directly with third party vendors to obtain artifacts and answers to iCapital diligence questions (DDQs)

• Recommends mitigating/compensating controls for vendor security programs

• Communicates and tracks remediation plans with third-party vendors, business and technology partners

• Escalates outstanding risk items to management

• Maintains and presents metrics on the vendor risk program to management

• From time to time assist the assurance team with client DDQs as vendor risk and client assurance are related programs

Candidate Profile

• Five years experience in a technology role with two to three years in a vendor risk role

• A bachelor's degree in computer science or technology/information security-related field

• Experience with Coupa or other vendor GRC tools a plus

• Experience with RiskRecon or other security risk measurements tools a plus

• Understanding of ISO-27001 or NIST 800 based security program standards

• Knowledge of relevant legal requirements, regulatory requirements, and privacy laws

• Knowledge of security risks pertaining to cloud (IaaS, SaaS, AaaS)

• A quick learner with desire to continually learn

• Excellent communication skills including strong English writing skills

• The successful candidate will be detail oriented to ensure that all requirements are met and documented.

Benefits

iCapital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a total compensation program consisting of competitive salary, annual performance bonus, and equity for all full-time employees; healthcare with 100% employer-paid health and dental insurance; and generous paid time off (PTO).

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