Third Party Risk Assessor

Third Party Risk Assessment Program Manager

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze?, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we partner with thousands of institutions to increase access to financial services and protect transactions for hundreds of millions of consumers and small businesses.

Positions located in Scottsdale, San Francisco, Chicago, or New York follow a hybrid work model to allow for a more collaborative working environment.

Candidates responding to this posting must independently possess the eligibility to work in the United States, for any employer, at the date of hire. This position is ineligible for employment Visa sponsorship.

Overall Purpose

This position is responsible for applying and supporting the Third Party Risk Assessment Program strategic vision in the execution of day-to-day functions and as it applies to Early Warning's response to its customers and partners. This program ensures that third parties (including, but not limited to, new and existing customers, owner banks, and others external parties) meet the security, compliance, and reporting guidelines established by Early Warning.

Essential Functions

• Adhere to, implement and manage third party risk assessment program processes in a manner that aligns with the strategic goals of the organization.
• Develop and engage in positive business relationships with external business partners and internal stakeholders to understand third party relationships.
• Develop an understanding of the service provided and / or received to assess and determine appropriate risk ratings.
• Review existing and new contracts with third parties to ensure Early Warning's security, compliance or governance-related requirements are being met.
• Drive all aspects of the risk assessment of the third party.
• Coordinate and respond to new and existing customer requests for onsite audits. Complete security, compliance or governance-related questionnaires.
• Apply knowledge in security and regulatory frameworks (e.g., ISO 27000, GLBA, FFIEC, FDIC, NIST, etc.) to improve third party risk identification, assessments and reporting.
• Assess compliance with information technology (IT) controls by examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices and documentation to determine risk ratings affecting compliance status.
• Write comprehensive, articulate and objective assessments, reviews, and audit reports outlining methodology, analysis and recommendations.
• Identify control breaks and vulnerabilities with third parties.
• Create meaningful reports to effectively communicate and relate security, compliance, or governance-related concepts and controls across a variety of audiences including technical and non-technical audiences.
• Effectively communicate and coordinate planning, preparation, execution, review and remediation phases of third party assessment activities.
• Support the company's commitment to protect the integrity and confidentiality of systems and data.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Working conditions consist of a normal office environment. Work is primarily sedentary and requires extensive use of a computer and involves sitting for periods of approximately four hours. Work may require occasional standing, walking, kneeling and reaching. Must be able to lift 10 pounds occasionally and / or negligible amount of force frequently. Requires visual acuity and dexterity to view, prepare, and manipulate documents and office equipment including personal computers. Requires the ability to communicate with internal and / or external customers.

Employee must be able to perform essential functions and physical requirements of position with or without reasonable accommodation.

The base pay scale for this position in : Phoenix, AZ in USD per year is : $84,000 - $105,000. Additionally, candidates are eligible for a discretionary incentive plan and benefits.

This pay scale is subject to change and is not necessarily reflective of actual compensation that may be earned, nor a promise of any specific pay for any specific candidate, which is always dependent on legitimate factors considered at the time of job offer. Early Warning Services takes into consideration a variety of factors when determining a competitive salary offer, including, but not limited to, the job scope, market rates and geographic location of a position, candidate's education, experience, training, and specialized skills or certification(s) in relation to the job requirements and compared with internal equity (peers). The business actively supports and reviews wage equity to ensure that pay decisions are not based on gender, race, national origin, or any other protected classes.

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