Checkout.com · 2 months ago
Third-Party Risk Management, Associate
Checkout.com is a leading fintech company that powers billions of transactions globally. They are seeking a detail-oriented Third-Party Risk Associate to join their Global TPRM assessment team, focusing on executing core assessment tasks, supporting risk identification, and collaborating with vendors to ensure compliance and effective risk management.
FinTechPaymentsTransaction Processing
Responsibilities
Core Risk Assessment Execution: Execute and support the initial and ongoing risk assessment process for third-party vendors, primarily focusing on data validation, completeness checks, and accurate documentation within the TPRM system
Domain Knowledge Application: Apply a foundational understanding of control risks in key domains, including Information Security, Data Privacy, and Business Continuity Management (BCM), to review and triage vendor-provided documentation
Screening and Triage: Utilize specialized tools to perform routine sanctions, PEPs, and adverse media screening on vendors, escalating any potential matches immediately to a Senior Associate or Manager
Report Drafting Support: Support Senior Associates in reviewing documentation, extracting key control gaps, and drafting sections of the detailed assessment reports
Documentation and Escalation: Identify and accurately document control deficiencies and potential risks, ensuring timely escalation of emerging issues to Senior Associates or the Team Lead
Remediation Tracking: Monitor third-party remediation efforts and track the status of identified risks, following up proactively with suppliers and internal Business Owners to ensure closure deadlines are met
Tool Proficiency: Utilize and maintain proficiency with the TPRM assessment platforms, GRC tools, and sanctions screening tools, ensuring high data accuracy in the system
Team Collaboration: Actively collaborate with suppliers and internal Business Owners, ensuring clear communication of assessment findings and necessary actions
Regulatory Awareness: Stay current on relevant global regulations (EBA Outsourcing Guidelines, DORA, FCA, etc.) and industry best practices to support compliant assessments
Program Improvement: Contribute to the continuous improvement of the TPRM program by suggesting efficiencies in daily assessment workflows
Qualification
Required
3+ years of focused experience in risk management, audit, compliance, or other relevant fields, preferably within a regulated financial services environment
Demonstrated ability to write clear, concise documents (e.g., initial findings summaries, status reports) or experience supporting the creation of formal risk assessment/audit reports
Hands-on experience using GRC tools, third-party risk assessment platforms, or other similar compliance management software
Foundational understanding of third-party risk management principles and frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and high attention to detail
Proven ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively as part of a team
Flexibility to align working hours to support the UK time zone
Company
Checkout.com
Checkout.com is a global provider of payment solutions that help businesses and communities thrive in the digital economy.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.83BKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementCoatue
2022-01-12Series D· $1B
2021-01-11Series C· $450M
2020-06-22Series B· $150M
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