Vendor Risk Specialist IND

Vendor Risk Specialist IND

About Our Company

Ameriprise India LLP has been providing client based financial solutions to help clients plan and achieve their financial objectives for 20 years. We are part of Ameriprise Financial Inc., a US financial planning company headquartered in Minneapolis with a global presence and diversified financial services leader with more than $1.5 trillion in assets under management, administration and advisement as of year-end 2024. The firm’s focus areas include Asset Management and Advice, Retirement Planning and Insurance Protection.

Be part of an inclusive, collaborative culture that rewards you for your contributions, and work with other talented individuals who share your passion for doing great work. You’ll also have plenty of opportunities to make your mark at the office and a difference in your community. So, if you're talented, driven and want to work for a strong, ethical company that cares, take the next step and create a career at Ameriprise India LLP.

Job Description

Vendor Risk Specialist Role will support the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) program by coordinating vendor risk assessments, collecting due diligence documentation, tracking remediation activities, maintaining risk records, and supporting ongoing monitoring activities. This role works closely with business stakeholders, vendors, Information Security, Legal, Procurement, and Compliance teams to ensure vendor risks are identified, assessed, and managed in accordance with company requirements. The responsibilities align with activities performed within the HR VRA and Vendor Management programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Vendor Risk Assessments (VRAs) for onboarding, refresh, exit, and event-driven reviews.
• Perform inherent and residual risk assessments and determine assessment scope based on vendor risk profiles.
• Initial review of Information Security, Business Continuity, Privacy, Physical Security, and Compliance documentation provided by vendors.
• Coordinate with Information Security, Legal, Privacy, Business Continuity, Procurement, and business stakeholders to complete assessments.
• Track vendor findings, remediation plans, risk exceptions, and ensure timely closure within SLA requirements.
• Review contracts and work with procurement team for NDA when requested.
• vulnerability assessments, and other due diligence documents.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, dashboards, trackers.
• Escalate overdue assessments, findings, and exceptions to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Support ongoing monitoring activities and periodic vendor reassessments.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Risk Management certificate and equivalent.
• Experience in Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM), Vendor Risk Management, Operational Risk, Compliance, or Governance functions and procurement.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodologies and vendor due diligence processes.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple assessments simultaneously and meet strict deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Ariba, SharePoint, and other GRC or procurement platforms.
• Experience supporting global vendor governance and cross-functional risk programs.
• Advanced reporting, dashboard creation skills.

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Ameriprise India LLP is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, speak to your recruiter to discuss how we can support you.

Experience Level

Mid Level