What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vendor Management Specialist position at First International Bank & Trust?
First International Bank and Trust is a family-owned community bank and one of Prairie Business Magazine's 50 best places to work.
We are seeking a Vendor Management Specialist with vendor management and business continuity experience. This is a high-impact role where youll work cross-functionally to ensure our operations are resilient, secure, and compliant with regulatory standards.
This is an in-office position.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manager the day-to-day operations of the bank's Vendor Management and Business Continuity Programs.
- Manage Vendor onboarding, due diligence, annual vendor reviews, and ongoing risk assessments.
- Monitor Vendor performance, contract compliance, and service levels.
- Coordinate and/or perform reviews of SOC reports, cybersecurity posture, and financial health.
- Maintain vendor and business continuity documentation and support audit/exam readiness.
- Develop, maintain, and test business continuity and disaster recovery plans
- Coordinate and perform a business impact analysis and risk assessments across departments
- Lead business continuity planning, testing, tabletop exercises, and departmental disaster recovery initiatives.
- Support and assist with special projects and information security tasks.
Position Competencies:
- Strong analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
- Ability to develop solutions, learn continuously, and manage complex projects.
- Commitment to confidentiality, compliance, and ethical standards.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years experience managing a Vendor Management and Business Continuity Program at a financial institution with at least one billion in assets.
- Bachelors degree in business administration, Information Technology, Information Security, Risk Management, or related field is preferred.
- Experience in IT or information security preferred.
- Experience in the banking or finance industry is preferred.
- Certified Regulatory Vendor Program Manager (CRVPM) and / or Certified Business Continuity Professional (CBCP) certifications are preferred.
First International Bank and Trust is a family-owned full-service Community Bank with locations in ND, MN, SD, and AZ. We show our employees we care by providing competitive benefits and training and growth opportunities.
Here are the things we offer within our full-time benefits package:
- Health, Dental & Vision
- 401K Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Generous PTO and Holiday pay
If you are interested in learning more, you can apply or if you have questions before applying you can reach out directly at TalentAcquisition@FIBT.com.
Equal Opportunity Employer
