Analyst

This position will support the Ratings Vendor & Affiliate Management Office (VMO) under In Business Control (IBC) team in GAC SPOD sub-department

The Vendor Management Office (VMO) position will play a crucial role in supporting the VMO in maintaining a comprehensive register of vendors, known as the "Ratings Inventory." This inventory serves as a vital resource for ensuring regulatory compliance and managing vendor relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a strong analytical mindset, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Sourcing and Enrichment:

o Actively source data from various internal and external sources, including corporate databases, financial systems, and public registries (e.g., Introducing the Legal Entity Identifier)

o Employ advanced data wrangling techniques (e.g., data cleansing, transformation, and standardization) to ensure data quality and consistency.

o Utilize data scraping and data querying tools to efficiently extract and process information from diverse sources.

Inventory Maintenance and Updates:

o Regularly update the Ratings Inventory and other spreadsheets with new vendor information and changes to existing records.

o Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary data and ensure accuracy.

o Implement processes for efficient data onboarding and updates.

Quality Assurance:

o Conduct thorough quality checks on the Ratings Inventory to identify and rectify errors or inconsistencies.

o Develop and maintain data validation rules and procedures.

o Implement data governance practices to ensure data integrity and compliance.

Reporting and Analysis:

o Create comprehensive reports and dashboards to provide insights into vendor data and trends.

o Analyze vendor information to identify potential risks or areas for improvement.

o Support ad-hoc data requests and analysis.

Vendor Management Support

Compliance Monitoring:

o Assist in verifying vendor compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

o Monitor vendor background checks, training completion, and other compliance-related activities.

o Track and report on compliance issues and remediation efforts.

Risk Assessment:

o Contribute to the assessment of vendor risks, including financial, operational, and reputational risks.

o Identify potential risk factors and recommend mitigation strategies.

o Support the periodic re-certification of vendor risk assessments.

Performance Tracking:

o Monitor vendor performance against contractual obligations and service level agreements.

o Identify performance gaps and work with vendors to address issues.

o Track and report on vendor performance metrics.

Vendor Lifecycle Management:

o Support the end-to-end vendor lifecycle, from onboarding to offboarding.

o Coordinate vendor contract renewals and amendments.

o Assist in the evaluation and selection of new vendors.