third party risk manager

Arthur

<strong>Operational Business Resilience Manager (TPRM/Assurance/Supplier Governance)Are you Ready to Lead Technology / Vendor Business Resilience / Third Party Governance, Risk& Assurance for my established Insurance client?</strong>Our Insurance client who are at the forefront of major transformation. With strong financial backing and a bold vision for the future, my client is continuing to invest heavily in Technology, Data, and Operational excellence. As a result, my client is looking to build a modern governance and assurance function - especially those that have strong <strong>Third Party Risk Business Resileince & Assurance expertise </strong>to help shape it.<strong>Why This Role Stands Out: </strong>Are you ready to take ownership of resilience strategy in a complex, regulated financial services environment? You will be leading the design and drive frameworks that protect operations, clients, and policyholders from disruption.<strong>Why This Role Matters: </strong>This is a high-impact opportunity to:<ul> <li>Lead the development and continuous improvement of Business Resilience, Business Continuity, and Third-Party Risk frameworks.</li><li>Oversee critical third-party relationships, especially in technology and enterprise services.</li><li>Deliver scenario testing, incident response, and regulatory reporting that informs senior leadership.</li><li>Collaborate with internal teams, clients, and market stakeholders to ensure preparedness and compliance.</li></ul> <strong>We're looking for someone with:</strong><ul> <li>Deep knowledge of FCA/PRA Operational Resilience and Third-Party Risk Management (PS21/3, SS1/21, SS2/21).</li><li>Experience in supplier governance, continuity planning, and crisis management.</li><li>Confidence to advise senior stakeholders and lead cross-functional initiatives.</li><li>A proactive, calm approach-especially under pressure.</li><li>Experience in the Lloyd's or wider insurance market is a plus.</li></ul> <strong>Next Steps </strong>If you're looking to lead the Resilience Strategy for my forward-thinking client, then please APPLY NOW for immediate consideration

Operational Business Resilience Manager Assurance/Supplier Governance

Revolut

<div><b>About Revolut</b><p></p><p>
People deserve more from their money. More visibility, more control, and more freedom. Since 2015, Revolut has been on a mission to deliver just that. Our powerhouse of products &mdash; including spending, saving, investing, exchanging, travelling, and more &mdash; help our 65+ million customers get more from their money every day.</p><p>
As we continue our lightning-fast growth,&zwnj; 2 things are essential to our success: our people and our culture. In recognition of our outstanding employee experience, we've been certified as a Great Place to Work&trade;. So far, we have 10,000+ people working around the world, from our offices and remotely, to help us achieve our mission. And we're looking for more brilliant people. People who love building great products, redefining success, and turning the complexity of a chaotic world into the simplicity of a beautiful solution.</p><p></p><b>
About the role</b><p></p><p>
The Outsourcing team is responsible for managing and overseeing outsourcing risks and other third-party arrangements, including regulatory obligations, operational resilience, and exit strategies.</p><p>
We&rsquo;re looking for an Outsourcing Manager to collaborate with Compliance, Risk, and service delivery teams to help manage ongoing supplier, and intra-group relationships. You'll ensure proper documentation and regulatory reporting deliverables related to third-party management.</p><p>
Up to shape what's next in finance? Let's get in touch.</p><p></p><b>
What you'll be doing</b><p></p><ul><li>
Identifying activities for outsourcing and finding the correct partners</li><li>
Managing the complete vendor lifecycle, including due diligence, onboarding, agreements, renewals, off-boarding, and exit plans</li><li>
Managing third-party risk activities, including onboarding, due diligence, risk assessments, and ongoing vendor monitoring</li><li>
Implementing policies and operating models for third-party and supply chain risk management</li><li>
Defining, monitoring, and ensuring that required outsourcing SLAs are met and enforced</li><li>
Liaising with internal stakeholders on outsourcing matters within group entities</li><li>
Overseeing internal governance processes for outsourcing approvals and vendor lifecycle changes</li><li>
Providing clear guidance for staff on third-party risk management procedures, risk assessments, and their ongoing accountability</li><li>
Ensuring regulatory compliance</li><li>
Preparing regular reports to senior management on the status of outsourcing activities, the risks, compliance, and performance metrics</li></ul><p></p><b>
What you'll need</b><p></p><ul><li>
A bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, such as finance, business administration, or economics</li><li>
6+ years of experience in a role involving outsourcing or third-party risk management</li><li>
An excellent understanding of outsourcing and business resilience regulations in retail financial services</li><li>
A proven ability to develop service management frameworks and conduct ongoing outsourcing risk assessments</li><li>
Fluency in English</li></ul><p></p><b>
Nice to have</b><p></p><ul><li>
A risk management qualification</li><li>
Executive and board-level interaction experience</li><li>
Established relationships with key industry stakeholders</li><li>
A background in financial services</li></ul><p></p><p><i>
Building a global financial super app isn&rsquo;t enough. Our Revoluters are a priority, and that&rsquo;s why in 2021 we launched our inaugural D&amp;I Framework, designed to help us thrive and grow everyday. We're not just doing this because it's the right thing to do. We&rsquo;re doing it because we know that seeking out diverse talent and creating an inclusive workplace is the way to create exceptional, innovative products and services for our customers. That&rsquo;s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join this multicultural, hard-working team.</i></p><p><b><i>
Important notice for candidates:</i></b></p><p><i>
Job scams are on the rise. Please keep these guidelines in mind when applying for any open roles.</i></p><ul><li><b><i>Only apply through official Revolut channels.</i></b><i> We don&rsquo;t use any third-party services or platforms for our recruitment.</i></li><li><b><i>Always double-check the emails you receive.</i></b><i> Make sure all communications are being done through official Revolut emails, with an @revolut.com domain.</i></li></ul><p><b><i>
We won't ask for payment or personal financial information during the hiring process.</i></b><i> If anyone does ask you for this, it&rsquo;s a scam. Report it immediately.</i></p><p><i>
By submitting this application, I confirm that all the information given by me in this application for employment and any additional documents attached hereto are true to the best of my knowledge and that I have not wilfully suppressed any material fact. I confirm I have disclosed if applicable any previous employment with Revolut. I accept that if any of the information given by me in this application is in any way false or incorrect, my application may be rejected, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or my employment with Revolut may be terminated summarily or I may be dismissed. By submitting this application, I agree that my personal data will be processed in accordance with Revolut's </i><i>Candidate Privacy Notice</i></p></div>

Outsourcing Manager

Stripe

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  About Stripe
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 Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies&mdash;from the world&rsquo;s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups&mdash;use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Our mission is to increase the GDP of the internet, and we have a staggering amount of work ahead. That means you have an unprecedented opportunity to put the global economy within everyone&rsquo;s reach while doing the most important work of your career.
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  About Procurement
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 Procurement is part of Stripe Finance and owns the full supplier lifecycle and buying journey. The team sources and evaluates new vendors, renews and negotiates engagements with existing suppliers, and leads third‑party risk management and compliance activities to ensure suppliers meet Stripe&rsquo;s standards. Procurement also drafts, reviews, and approves supplier contract structures and terms, aligned with Stripe&rsquo;s risk appetite and legal requirements.
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 We&rsquo;re looking for a dynamic Manager to join our global Procurement team and help us drive highly efficient processes, innovative solutions, and operational excellence in support of Stripe&rsquo;s supplier ecosystem.
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 What you&rsquo;ll do
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 We are looking for an experienced Procurement professional to focus on establishing trusted business partner relationships across Stripe with a &ldquo;users first&rdquo; approach to ensure early and active participation across the full lifecycle of strategic sourcing, third party risk management, and compliant supplier contracting, including: supporting the category plans of the Sourcing leads, sourcing strategies, RFx execution, supplier evaluation, selection and oversee the ongoing operations of the third party risk management, contract negotiations and contract lifecycle management, and continuous improvements. You will play a critical role in ensuring Stripe's procurement efforts align with our operational principles by contributing to our sustainable growth while fostering strong, ethical supplier relationships.
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   Strategy Development: Collaborate with Procurement leadership to define and execute the strategic vision of the Global Procurement Center, aligning it with the overall organizational goals.
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   Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of subject matter experts, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development consistent with Stripe Operating and Leadership principles.
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   Operational Excellence: Partner with Procurement and Finance teams to develop, implement or improve processes and share best practices throughout the organization. Regularly report on process performance with key stakeholders and provide/gather service feedback.
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   Innovation: Drive innovation by identifying emerging trends and technologies, and lead efforts to pilot, adopt, and integrate innovative solutions into the organization.
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   Collaboration: Facilitate cross-functional collaboration within the team and with other departments, breaking down silos and promoting a culture of collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
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   Performance Metrics: Develop and monitor key performance metrics to measure the impact and effectiveness of the team's initiatives and activities, ensuring continuous improvement.
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   Quality Assurance: Establish quality control and assurance standards to maintain high-quality output from the team, maintaining a strong focus on excellence and compliance.
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   Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to promote the team's mission and secure buy-in from key decision-makers.
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 Who you are
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 We&rsquo;re looking for someone who meets the minimum requirements to be considered for the role. If you meet these requirements, you are encouraged to apply. The preferred qualifications are a bonus, not a requirement.
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   A minimum of 15+ years of experience in indirect sourcing, procurement, category management, third party risk, supplier contracting or a related field
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   Proven negotiation skills and a track record of achieving significant cost savings and supplier value without compromising on quality or service
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   Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage and interpret complex data
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   Experience in supplier contracting with a solid understanding of standard commercial terms and conditions to mitigate risks and create clear service level agreements
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   Leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to elevate ambitions and influence cross-functional and internal team members
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   Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to represent Stripe effectively by interfacing with and influencing experienced business leaders
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   Demonstrated experience successfully partnering with cross-functional stakeholders
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   Self-disciplined, diligent, proactive and detail oriented
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   Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practice
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   Comfort with a rapid pace of change, complexity, and working across matrixed functions, preferably within a fast-paced technology or financial services environment
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   Strategic mindset with the ability to make sound business decisions based on data and analytics
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   Understanding or experience with e-procurement tools and systems (e.g., Zip, Ironclad, Oracle, etc.)
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   Familiarity with the fintech industry and its supply chain and procurement challenges
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 In-office expectations
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 Office-assigned Stripes in most of our locations are currently expected to spend at least 50% of the time in a given month in their local office or with users. This expectation may vary depending on role, team and location. For example, Stripes in our Bucharest, Romania site have an 80% in-office expectation, and those in Stripe Delivery Center roles in Mexico City, Mexico and Bengaluru, India work 100% from the office. Also, some teams have greater in-office attendance requirements, to appropriately support our users and workflows, which the hiring manager will discuss. This approach helps strike a balance between bringing people together for in-person collaboration and learning from each other, while supporting flexibility when possible.
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 Stripe does not yet include pay ranges in job postings in every country. Stripe strongly values pay transparency and is working toward pay transparency globally.
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Global Procurement Center Manager

Sumitomo Group

<div><p>SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG&rsquo;s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges.</p><p></p><p><br>
In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization&rsquo;s extensive global network. The Group&rsquo;s operating companies in the Americas include Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC), SMBC Nikko Securities America, Inc., SMBC Capital Markets, Inc., SMBC MANUBANK, JRI America, Inc., SMBC Leasing and Finance, Inc., Banco Sumitomo Mitsui Brasileiro S.A., and Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Co., Ltd.</p><p></p><p><br>
The anticipated salary range for this role is between $190,000.00 and $210,000.00. The specific salary offered to an applicant will be based on their individual qualifications, experiences, and an analysis of the current compensation paid in their geography and the market for similar roles at the time of hire. The role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award. In addition to cash compensation, SMBC offers a competitive portfolio of benefits to its employees.</p><div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Role Description</b></h2></div><div><p>
SMBC is seeking a strategic and experienced Director of Vendor Management to lead third-party vendor oversight for the Cash Management business. This role is critical in ensuring that vendor relationships align with business goals, regulatory requirements, and risk management standards. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in vendor governance, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Role Objectives: Delivery</b></h2></div><div><p>
Vendor Strategy &amp; Governance</p><p>
- Develop and implement a comprehensive vendor management strategy for the Cash Management business. - Establish governance frameworks to ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements. - Serve as the primary point of contact for all third-party vendors supporting Cash Management services.</p><p>
Relationship Management</p><p>
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key vendors to ensure service quality, innovation, and value delivery. - Facilitate regular performance reviews, business reviews, and strategic planning sessions with vendors.</p><p>
Contract &amp; Risk Management</p><p>
- Lead contract negotiations, renewals, and amendments in collaboration with Legal, Compliance, and Procurement teams. - Monitor vendor risk, including operational, financial, and reputational risks, and implement mitigation strategies. - Ensure vendors meet service level agreements (SLAs), key performance indicators (KPIs), and regulatory obligations.</p><p>
Cross-Functional Collaboration</p><p>
- Partner with internal stakeholders including Technology, Operations, Risk, Compliance, and Finance to align vendor services with business needs. - Support audits, regulatory exams, and internal reporting related to vendor oversight.</p><p>
Continuous Improvement</p><p>
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, process improvement, and innovation through vendor partnerships. - Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in vendor management and cash management services.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications and Skills</b></h2></div><div><p>
- Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain, or related field; MBA or relevant certification (e.g., CTP, CPM, CRVPM) preferred. - 10+ years of experience in vendor management, procurement, or third-party risk management, preferably within financial services. - Strong understanding of cash management products and services. - Proven experience in contract negotiation, vendor performance management, and regulatory compliance. - Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills. - Ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and drive strategic outcomes.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Additional Requirements</b></h2></div></div></div><div></div><p>
SMBC&rsquo;s employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.</p><p></p><p><br>
SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.</p></div>

Vendor Management Director

Regions Financial

Thank you for your interest in a career at Regions. At Regions, we believe associates deserve more than just a job. We believe in offering performance-driven individuals a place where they can build a career --- a place to expect more opportunities. If you are focused on results, dedicated to quality, strength and integrity, and possess the drive to succeed, then we are your employer of choice.
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Regions is dedicated to taking appropriate steps to safeguard and protect private and personally identifiable information you submit. The information that you submit will be collected and reviewed by associates, consultants, and vendors of Regions in order to evaluate your qualifications and experience for job opportunities and will not be used for marketing purposes, sold, or shared outside of Regions unless required by law. Such information will be stored in accordance with regulatory requirements and in conjunction with Regions’ Retention Schedule for a minimum of three years. You may review, modify, or update your information by visiting and logging into the careers section of the system.
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<b>Job Description:</b><br>
At Regions, the Vendor Manager - Business Segment role supports and administers vendor management for a designated area or division. Ensures enterprise-wide needs for due diligence, risk assessment and continuing vendor monitoring are being accomplished and works to assess, address and monitor business impacts of outsourced service relationships.
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Primary Responsibilities
<br>Acts a liaison for area/division in partnership with Corporate Procurement to manage vendor relationships associated with outsourced services
<br>Identifies, reports, and tracks vendor third party risk issues and implements remediation plans
<br>Ensures compliance with expectations for due diligence, risk assessment and continuing vendor monitoring are accomplished
<br>Oversees detailed reporting, documentation requirements and processes to ensure accuracy and completeness of vendor-submitted surveys, documents and deliverables
<br>Facilitates contracts renewals in partnership with Business Segment Managers to ensure that contractual service level agreements are in alignment with the needs of the business
<br>Oversees requests for new vendor relationships and the submittal of Third Party Questionnaires (TPQ), in order to effectively assess and address operational, reputational, customer and shareholder impact, information security and privacy risks, process/policies and procedures impact, staff impact, regulatory impact, and potential for financial loss
<br>Manages third-party contract review and execution for business line, in partnership with Corporate Procurement
<br>Facilitates the resolution of escalated vendor-related issues
<br>Reviews exit plans and Service Organization Controls (SOC) reports as part of the TPQ process
<br>Attends Working Group meetings for complex, critical or high-risk vendor relationships
<br>May manage a team or group depending on area/division
<br>Participates in and/or leads, as appropriate, the procurement process with vendors
<br>Manages the governance, procurement and contract-related aspects of the business segment vendors in order to support corporate procurement and vendor management objectives
<br>Communicates, educates and implements a common and consistent approach to vendor management within the business segment
<br>Makes recommendations as appropriate to correct deviations from established standards and objectives
<br>Completes critical vendor managements tasks
<br>May lead the procurement process with vendors
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This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
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Requirements
<br>Bachelor's degree and five (5) years vendor management experience
<br>Or High School Diploma and nine (9) years vendor management experience
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Skills and Competencies
<br>Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects in a timely manner
<br>Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
<br>Exceptional organizational, analytical and follow-through skills
<br>Project management skills
<br>Proven ability to build relationships
<br>Strong knowledge of banking and regulations impacting business unit relationships
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Position Type Full time
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Compensation Details
<br>Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
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The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
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<b>Job Range Target:</b><b>Minimum:</b><b>Median:</b><br>
<b>Incentive Pay Plans:</b> This job is not incentive eligible.
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Benefits Information
<br>Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
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Paid Vacation/Sick Time
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401K with Company Match
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Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
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Disability Benefits
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Health Savings Account
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Flexible Spending Account
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Life Insurance
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Parental Leave
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Employee Assistance Program
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Associate Volunteer Program
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Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions’ benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
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https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
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Location Details Regions Center
<br><b>Location:</b> Birmingham, Alabama
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Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
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Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.

Vendor Manager - Business Segment

East West Bank

<div>Introduction:
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Since 1973, East West Bank has served as a pathway to success. With over 110 locations across the U.S. and Asia, we are the premier financial bridge between the East and West. Our teams of experienced, multi-cultural professionals help guide businesses and community members on both sides of the Pacific looking to explore new markets and create new opportunities, and our sustained growth and expertise in industries like real estate, entertainment and media, private equity and venture capital, and high-tech help build sustainable businesses and expand our associates&rsquo; potential for career advancement.</div><div><br>
Headquartered in California, East West Bank (Nasdaq: EWBC) is a top-performing commercial bank with a strong foundation, an enterprising spirit and a commitment to absolute integrity. East West Bank gives people the confidence to reach further.</div>
Overview:
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The <b>Head of IT Vendor Management </b>leads the first-line vendor oversight function for all <b>technology vendors and business-owned vendors with technology dependencies</b> across the bank&rsquo;s operating environment. This hands-on leader is responsible for <b>end-to-end lifecycle management</b> of critical and high-risk vendors supporting functions such as FX, Treasury, Mortgage, BSA/AML/KYC, CRM, Online Banking, Core Banking, Card Servicing, Loan Operations, Wire &amp; Payments, Infrastructure, Risk &amp; Compliance, and Regulatory Reporting.</div><div></div><div><br>
This role requires <b>deep practical experience</b> working with major financial services vendors and strong familiarity with <b>regulatory expectations</b> for vendor management and IT risk management in an LFI environment.</div>
Responsibilities:
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Vendor Governance &amp; Oversight</b></div><ul><li>
Lead the first‑line IT vendor management program: Own governance, performance monitoring, and lifecycle oversight for all technology and technology-dependent business vendors.</li><li>
Establish and maintain vendor segmentation: Classify vendors by criticality, risk tier, and regulatory impact.</li><li>
Ensure compliance with regulatory expectations: Align with OCC, FRB, FDIC, CFPB, and FFIEC guidance for third-party risk management.</li><li>
Enhance/strengthen vendor policies and standards: Ensure alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and technology control requirements in a fast-evolving vendor landscape.</li></ul><div><b>
Vendor Lifecycle Management</b></div><ul><li>
Oversee end-to-end vendor lifecycle: Due diligence, onboarding, contracting, performance monitoring, issue management, renewal, and termination.</li><li>
Conduct technology-focused due diligence: Evaluate cybersecurity, resilience, data handling, cloud architecture, and operational controls.</li><li>
Partner with business owners: Ensure business-owned vendors with technology dependencies meet enterprise standards.</li><li>
Manage contract negotiations: Lead commercial, SLA, and risk-related negotiations with major vendors.</li></ul><div><b>
Operational &amp; Technical Oversight</b></div><ul><li>
Monitor vendor performance and SLAs: Track KPIs, service delivery, incident response, and remediation.</li><li>
Coordinate technology assessments: Work with InfoSec, Architecture, and Technology Risk to validate vendor controls.</li><li>
Oversee issue and incident management: Ensure timely remediation of vendor-related technology issues, outages, or control gaps.</li><li>
Support resilience and continuity planning: Validate vendor BCP/DR capabilities and alignment with bank requirements.</li></ul><div><b>
Risk Management &amp; Reporting</b></div><ul><li>
Serve as first-line risk owner for vendor risk: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with technology vendors.</li><li>
Prepare executive and regulatory reporting: Provide dashboards, risk summaries, and board-level reporting.</li><li>
Ensure audit readiness: Support internal audit, regulatory exams, and independent testing.</li><li>
Managing vendor concentration and systemic risk: vendor risk mitigation to eliminate/minimize SPOF (single point of failure).</li><li>
Drive continuous improvement: Enhance processes, tools, and controls to strengthen vendor oversight.</li></ul><div><b>
Leadership &amp; Collaboration</b></div><ul><li>
Lead a small, high-performing vendor management team: Provide coaching, direction, and subject‑matter expertise.</li><li>
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders: Technology, Procurement, Legal, Compliance, Risk, Finance, and Business Units.</li><li>
Represent vendor management in governance forums: Risk committees, architecture councils, and operational reviews.</li><li>
May perform other duties as assigned</li></ul>
Qualifications:
<ul><li>12+ years of technology vendor management experience in financial services.</li><li>
Demonstrate extensive hands-on experience managing complex, fact-evolving vendor ecosystems, including SaaS, cloud-native, API-driven, and AI-enabled platforms used across financial services.</li><li>
Demonstrated ability to evaluate emerging technology vendors (e.g., AI/ML providers, RegTech, and workflow automation platforms) and conduct deep-dive due diligence for operational resilience, data governance, and regulatory alignment.</li><li>
Hands-on oversight of vendors with embedded or integrated technologies such as AI-powered decision engines, fraud detection &amp; analytics, BSA &amp; KYC/AML automation, or cloud-based microservices supporting critical banking functions.</li><li>
Experience managing vendor concentration and systemic risk.</li><li>
Ability to interpret and challenge vendor control environments across cybersecurity, AI governance, privacy, operational resilience, and third-party sub-dependency management.</li><li>
Deep knowledge of regulatory requirements for third-party risk management.</li><li>
Experience leading vendor due diligence, including cybersecurity, operational &amp; technology risk, data risk, and operational resilience.</li><li>
Strong contract negotiation skills and knowledge of digital transformation programs involving modernization of core banking, wire/payments, lending, or compliance systems using third-party vendor solutions.</li><li>
Knowledge of IT controls and frameworks (NIST, CRI, ISO 27001, SOC 1/2).</li><li>
Ability to interpret SOC reports.</li><li>
Strong stakeholder management and written/communication skills.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Qualifications &ndash; Preferred</b></h2><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in IT, Business, or related field; Master&rsquo;s preferred.</li><li>
Certifications such as CTPRP, CRVPM, CISM, CISSP, CRISC, and PMP are beneficial.</li><li>
Experience implementing vendor management tools (Archer, ServiceNow VRM, Coupa, Fusion).</li></ul><div>
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States. We do not offer visa sponsorship at this time.</div>
Compensation: The base pay range for this position is USD $200,000.00/Yr. - USD $280,000.00/Yr. Exact offers will be determined based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location.</div>

Director of IT Vendor Management

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</div></div></div></div><div></div><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Role description</b></h3>
<div><p><b>Sr. Risk Resilience Analyst</b></p>
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Project Manager II</b></p><br>
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</b></p><p><b>Who We Are:</b></p>
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Born digital, UST transforms lives through the power of technology. We walk alongside our clients and partners, embedding innovation and agility into everything they do. We help them create transformative experiences and human-centered solutions for a better world.</p>
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UST is a mission-driven group of 29,000+ practical problem solvers and creative thinkers in more than 30 countries. Our entrepreneurial teams are empowered to innovate, act nimbly, and create a lasting and sustainable impact for our clients, their customers, and the communities in which we live.</p>
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With us, you&rsquo;ll create a boundless impact that transforms your career&mdash;and the lives of people across the world.</p>
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Visit us at UST.com.</p><br>
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You Are:</b></p>
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Become a key member of Customer&rsquo;s Enterprise Resilience team, where you strengthen the resilience of our extended vendor ecosystem.</p><br>
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The opportunity:</b></p>
<ul><li> Perform business continuity and disaster recovery risk assessments for critical vendors.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Validate vendor resilience practices to ensure alignment with customer&rsquo;s enterprise resilience standards.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Publish comprehensive assessment reports, summarizing resilience gaps, risks, and actionable recommendations.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Provide insights into leadership on emerging risks and resilience trends across the vendor ecosystem.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Support TPRM and Critical Vendor programs, ensuring compliance with resilience governance frameworks and risk management policies.</li></ul><br>
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This position description identifies the responsibilities and tasks typically associated with the performance of the position. Other relevant essential functions may be required.</p><p><br>
</p><p><b>What you </b><b>need:</b></p>
<ul><li> 5+ years of experience in business continuity, vendor risk management, or third-party security assessments</li></ul>
<ul><li> Strong knowledge of resilience and risk frameworks (ISO 22301, ISO 22316, NIST, SOC 2) and enterprise resilience principles.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Proven experience conducting resilience assessments and preparing detailed reports for executive and technical audiences.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Proficiency in tools and platforms such as Microsoft Office Suite, ServiceNow, and risk management systems.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Excellent communication and analytical skills, with the ability to translate resilience findings into actionable recommendations.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Collaborative mindset, capable of working across multiple teams and managing competing priorities.</li></ul>
<ul><li> Preferred qualifications: Background in enterprise Resilience, Risk Management, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, or Information Security; certifications such as CBCP, CBCI.</li></ul><br>
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Compensation can differ depending on factors including but not limited to the specific office location, role, skill set, education, and level of experience. UST provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in various U.S. markets as set forth below.</p>
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Role Location:</b><b> </b><b>California</b></p>
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Compensation Range</b>: $102,000-$153,000</p><br>
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Benefits</b></p>
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Full-time, regular employees accrue a minimum of 10 days of paid vacation per year, receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year), 10 paid holidays, and are eligible for paid bereavement leave and jury duty. They are eligible to participate in the Company&rsquo;s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as the following Company-paid Employee Only benefits: basic life insurance, accidental death and disability insurance, and short- and long-term disability benefits. Regular employees may purchase additional voluntary short-term disability benefits, and participate in a Health Savings Account (HSA) as well as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare, dependent child care, and/or commuting expenses as allowable under IRS guidelines. Benefits offerings vary in Puerto Rico.</p>
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Part-time employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company&rsquo;s 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer matching.</p>
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Full-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year) and are eligible to participate in the Company&rsquo;s 401(k) program with employer matching. They and their dependents residing in the US are eligible for medical, dental, and vision insurance.</p>
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Part-time temporary employees receive 6 days of paid sick leave each year (pro-rated for new hires throughout the year).</p>
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All US employees who work in a state or locality with more generous paid sick leave benefits than specified here will receive the benefit of those sick leave laws.</p><br>
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What we believe:</b></p>
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We proudly embrace the values that have shaped UST since day one. We build our culture of Humility, Humanity, and Integrity. These values inspire us to nurture a people-first, human centric culture that fosters diversity, prioritizes sustainable solutions, and keeps our people and clients at the forefront of all decisions.</p><br>
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Humility:</b></p>
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We will listen, learn, be empathetic and help selflessly in our interactions with everyone.</p>
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Humanity:</b></p>
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Through business, we will better the lives of those less fortunate than ourselves.</p>
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Integrity:</b></p>
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We honor our commitments and act with responsibility in all our relationships.</p><br>
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement</b></div><div><br>
UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</div><br>
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with state and local laws and &ldquo;fair chance&rdquo; ordinances.</p>
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UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.</div><br>
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#UST</div>
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<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Skills</b></h3>
<div><p>risk management,resilience assessment,business continuity,servicenow,</p></div>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Benefits</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><p><b>Compensation range: $ 102,000.00 to 153,000.00 per year</b></p></h3></div></div></div><p></p>
<br><div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>About UST</b></h3>
<div>UST is a global digital transformation solutions provider. For more than 20 years, UST has worked side by side with the world&rsquo;s best companies to make a real impact through transformation. Powered by technology, inspired by people and led by purpose, UST partners with their clients from design to operation. With deep domain expertise and a future-proof philosophy, UST embeds innovation and agility into their clients&rsquo; organizations. With over 30,000 employees in 30 countries, UST builds for boundless impact&mdash;touching billions of lives in the process.</div></div>

Sr. Risk Resilience Analyst

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