This job has expired, please see additional jobs below
Vendor Risk Specialist, Vendor Management
Simmons First National Corporation
Little Rock, AR, United States
Job Details - this job has expired, please see similar jobs below
Overview
Vendor Risk Specialist, Vendor Management
Overview
Vendor Management provides liaison and support for Simmons internal business units and legal, by playing a variety of roles that involve sourcing and vendor selection, vendor relationship management, contract and pricing negotiations, risk mitigation and management, vendor onboarding and on-going vendor monitoring responsibilities. The Vendor Risk Specialist role will handle various risk management and due diligence task for our new and existing vendors to ensure we are in compliance with all applicable laws, regulatory standards and company policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Provide initial and on-going due diligence on vendors to ensure risk are identified and vendors follow applicable laws, regulatory standards and company policies
• Develop goals and metrics for measuring and managing vendor risk
• Liaise with internal business units to document vendor risk and third-party contingency plans
• Create power point presentation decks to communicate clear/concise outcomes to senior management
• Assist with the creation of policies, processes and procedures for the Vendor Management department
• Documentation and reporting; including Board level reporting on critical and high-risk products and relationships
• Ensure departmental documents and activities are performed in compliance with applicable laws, regulatory standards and company policies and procedures
• Basic understanding of SOC reports, Business Continuity Planning, Inherent Risk and Entity Level Controls
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Skills
• Previous experience in a third-party risk management or Vendor Management environment required
• Superior quantitative and analytical skills
• A team leader with strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, problem solving, and planning skills with the ability to set priorities
• Good understanding of regulations that govern the use of third parties in financial institutions
• Excellent presentation, telephone and customer service skills
• Understanding of and ability to use technical tools for analysis, problem solving and forecasting
• Advanced business understanding and general banking knowledge
• Self-starter with high sense of urgency and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Critical thinker that can make difficult decisions under pressure and manage large projects
• Willingness to learn and adapt quickly with a positive and upbeat mindset
• High ethical standards
Education and/or Experience
• Business, Management, Finance, Economics or Supply Chain Management Bachelor’s degree preferred
• MBA a plus
Computer Skills
• MS Office programs
About Simmons Bank
For over 110 years, we’ve been dedicated to helping people and businesses achieve their financial goals. Today, Simmons Bank has approximately $14 billion in assets along with over 2,500 associates located in communities throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. We’re growing! In fact, Fortune magazine recently listed Simmons as the 62nd fastest growing company in the U.S. Our growth has led to some amazing career opportunities. There’s never been a better time to join our team – a team dedicated to working together, high integrity, passion for all we do, and a commitment to high performance and personal and professional growth. If these cornerstones of company culture appeal to you, let’s talk!
Equal Employment Opportunity Information
Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications. Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to Affirmative Action Programs consisting of results-oriented procedures to ensure equal employment opportunities. These programs require positive action in lieu of neutral non-discrimination and merit hiring/performance policies.