Optum ยท 20 hours ago
Vendor Risk Analyst - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid Level
$60K/yr - $107K/yr
4+ years expOptum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The Vendor Risk Analyst will support the Second line of Defense risk management department, conducting assessments of vendors and implementing risk management strategies to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
EducationHealth CareMedicalPharmaceutical
Responsibilities
Assist in the development of a robust Vendor Risk framework at the bank
Conduct thorough assessments of vendors and third-party relationships to identify potential risks and areas of improvement
Ability to read and understand financial statements and write up vendor's financial risk assessment
Develop and implement vendor risk management strategies and processes to ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and maintain effective vendor risk management practices
Monitor and track vendor performance and compliance, identifying any gaps or issues and recommending corrective actions
Communicate clear and concise risk assessments and recommendations to senior management and key stakeholders
Act as a subject matter expert on vendor risk management, providing guidance and support to internal teams
Collaborate with 1st line and different support functions to develop day-to-day risk management metrics, which quantify the division's exposure to various types of Vendor Risk
Continuously evaluate and improve vendor risk management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
Report on Vendor Risk across various dimensions (information security, financial, geographic, Model, etc.)
Coordinate Vendor Risk Assessments, working with subject matter experts, and vendor managers
Qualification
Required
4+ years of direct work experience within Vendor Risk Management/ Third Party Assessment
Proven solid understanding of risk management principles and experience in assessing and mitigating vendor/third party risks
Proven solid understanding of second-line frameworks related to Vendor Risk Management
Proven basic understanding financial statements preferably from the banking industry
Preferred
4+ years of experience assessing Vendor/Third Party Risks during on-boarding
2+ years of eGRC Archer experience
Experience contributing to development of materials and reports for senior and executive level management (e.g., Board and Management Level Committee)
Proven thorough understanding of policies and best practices of risk management (certifications)
Proven relationship management skills including managing and engaging stakeholders, customers, and vendors, and building relationship networks
All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package
Incentive and recognition programs
Equity stock purchase
401k contribution
Company
Optum
Optum is a healthcare company that provides pharmacy services, health care operations, and population health management. It is a sub-organization of UnitedHealth Group.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Daniel Castillo
Chief Executive Officer, Optum Care Delivery
J
Jay Green
Chief Financial Officer
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