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Lead-Vendor & Control Assessment

Actively Reviewing the Applications

Guardian Life

India, Tamil Nadu, Chennai Full-Time On-site

Posted 3 weeks ago • Apply by May 3, 2026

Job Description

Job Description:

Conduct comprehensive third party risk assessments for new and existing vendors across the organization.
Prepare detailed and summary reports of assessments, including customized reports tailored to specific business needs.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in third party risk, collaborating with Operational Risk, IT, Law, Privacy, Compliance, Sourcing, and Treasury to develop and apply risk assessment criteria aligned with corporate policy.
Partner with internal stakeholders to identify and mitigate operational risks in business processes, applications, and systems tied to third party relationships.
Ensure integration and compliance of third party risk management lifecycle elements in collaboration with IT, Sourcing, and Legal teams.
Review vendor contracts, assess redlines, and make informed decisions on approval or rejection based on risk exposure.
Identify and measure risks in business areas and workflows, performing due diligence to ensure effective vendor risk identification and mitigation.
Advise business partners on risk mitigation strategies aligned with organizational risk appetite and tolerance.
Engage directly with vendors to assess security controls, ensuring adequate protection of sensitive data and systems.
Promote awareness of third party risks and enhance internal service models to ensure timely communication of key risk issues.
Contribute to the development of training programs for internal teams on third party due diligence and ongoing monitoring responsibilities.
Demonstrate leadership and influence in driving execution of third party risk initiatives.
Apply strong analytical skills to identify issues, assess root causes, and recommend effective risk responses.
Synthesize complex data into actionable insights and concise reports for leadership.
Communicate effectively across all levels, delivering clear and persuasive messages.
Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and maintain high professionalism and urgency.

Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

Chennai

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