Senior Manager, Risk & Controls – Corporate Vendor Management
Spectraforce
Westlake, Texas
4 days ago
Job Description
Senior Manager, Risk & Controls – Corporate Vendor Management
Location - Westlake Texas 76262 (Hybrid Work Model: On-site Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays | Remote Tuesdays & Fridays)
Durations – 8 months
About the Role
Corporate Vendor Management (CVM) is responsible for leading the firm-wide, end-to-end vendor management process to maximize third-party performance, value, and regulatory compliance. The team oversees sourcing, onboarding, risk assessment, monitoring, and offboarding of third-party vendors.
As a Senior Manager on the Risk & Controls team, you will enhance and execute third-party risk management framework. You will assess and oversee vendor risk using a comprehensive, risk-based approach that ensures compliance, mitigates vendor-related threats, and supports business partners across the firm. This role requires strong expertise in risk management, vendor governance, and regulatory compliance—ideally within a highly regulated financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Third-Party Risk Management & Oversight
Qualifications
Required
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 40.00/hr.
Location - Westlake Texas 76262 (Hybrid Work Model: On-site Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays | Remote Tuesdays & Fridays)
Durations – 8 months
About the Role
Corporate Vendor Management (CVM) is responsible for leading the firm-wide, end-to-end vendor management process to maximize third-party performance, value, and regulatory compliance. The team oversees sourcing, onboarding, risk assessment, monitoring, and offboarding of third-party vendors.
As a Senior Manager on the Risk & Controls team, you will enhance and execute third-party risk management framework. You will assess and oversee vendor risk using a comprehensive, risk-based approach that ensures compliance, mitigates vendor-related threats, and supports business partners across the firm. This role requires strong expertise in risk management, vendor governance, and regulatory compliance—ideally within a highly regulated financial services environment.
Key Responsibilities
Third-Party Risk Management & Oversight
- Execute and enhance a robust third-party risk management framework to assess, monitor, and mitigate vendor risks.
- Conduct risk assessments using consistent methodologies, evaluating vendors on criticality, compliance, cybersecurity, operational resilience, and financial stability.
- Ensure thorough due diligence is completed prior to contract execution and throughout vendor lifecycle activities.
- Develop and implement mitigation strategies for high-risk vendors.
- Partner with Legal, Cybersecurity, Compliance, Finance, and other internal teams to ensure a holistic risk approach.
- Identify obstacles to contracting or maintaining vendor relationships and support business partners in resolving issues.
- Ensure all vendor risk activities align with Schwab policies, industry regulations, and regulatory expectations.
- Stay current on evolving third-party risk regulatory landscapes and recommend enhancements to policies and procedures.
- Support Internal Audit Reviews and Regulatory Examinations with data and subject-matter expertise.
- Deliver regular vendor risk reporting and escalate critical risks to leadership as needed.
- Leverage third-party risk management tools and drive automation and process efficiencies.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of risk reporting, assessment practices, and operational workflows.
- Develop and deliver risk training sessions (brown bags and quarterly awareness meetings).
- Serve as an advisor and mentor to peers by applying broad expertise in risk management.
- Manage complex analyses requiring evaluation of diverse tangible and intangible factors.
Qualifications
Required
- 7+ years of professional experience in risk management, vendor management, or internal audit.
- 2+ years in a highly regulated financial services environment.
- Strong knowledge of risk frameworks, vendor governance, regulations, and industry best practices.
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
- Proven ability to work independently with high attention to detail and measurable results.
- Experience navigating ambiguity and implementing new requirements in dynamic environments.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building capabilities.
- Outstanding written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Proficiency with third-party risk management tools and technology.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CTPRP, CRVPM).
- Knowledge of emerging vendor risks (AI ethics, ESG, geopolitical risks, digital assets).
- Understanding of internal controls, financial/banking regulations, operational or vendor risk assessments.
- Experience with SAP Ariba (Cloud) is a plus.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 40.00/hr.