Our client is seeking a dedicated Bank Vendor Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is a unique opportunity to drive key business relationships with business partners across our client's banking operations. The successful candidate will be a vendor and risk management subject matter expert, demonstrating strong communication skills, strategic leadership, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities include:

• Managing the vendor lifecycle, including onboarding, oversight monitoring, and issue remediation
• Ensuring compliance with the Interagency Guidance on Third-Party Relationships: Risk Management
• Maintaining productive relationships with Business Partners and Third-party Vendors to understand and meet business requirements
• Participating in sourcing and procurement processes related to new contracts, renewals, and amendments
• Advising the line of business on opportunities to avoid or mitigate risk
• Engaging Business Partners and vendors on risk management deliverables to ensure compliance with Enterprise, Bank, and Regulatory requirements
• Leading governance meetings on service level metrics, issue management, and contributing to an ongoing process of evaluating service quality

The ideal candidate will have:

• A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of third-party risk management work experience
• A proven track record of understanding third-party risk management
• Strong knowledge of banking, products, and services
• Excellent communication and influencing skills across senior leadership levels
• A self-starter attitude with the ability to work to a demanding schedule and deliver to specific deadlines
• Strong Excel skills and experience with Word, PowerPoint, and Teams

This is a contract-to-hire role, with the potential for a hybrid work model. Upon offer, candidates must complete a background check. Join our client's team and contribute to their commitment to excellence in vendor management.