Third Party Risk Management - Risk Specialist

Position:  Third Party Risk Management - Risk Specialist

Location:  Remote

Compensation:  55-65K, DOE

Job Summary: The New American Funding (“NAF”) Third Party Management (TPM) team is responsible for overseeing and managing relationships with external vendors, suppliers, and contractors by conducting risk assessments, due diligence, contract negotiations, ongoing monitoring, and ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations, all aimed at mitigating potential risks associated with third-party interactions. As a TPM Risk Specialist you will focus on vendor performance through the development and monitoring of key performance indicators (KPIs), vendor service level agreements and contractual standards. The TPM Risk Specialist will collaborate cross functionally to support the overall business strategy while focusing on automation, efficiency and customer experience.

• Manage various stages of the third-party lifecycle
• Contract terms and conditions analysis
• Coordination of contract signatures via eSign software
• Quality control to ensure contractual redlines are accurately embedded
• Liaison between vendors and various business units
• Manage a queue of work with standard SLAs that must be met or exceeded
• Create vendor profiles within NAFs vendor management platform
• Maintain data integrity through regular review of NAFs vendor list
• Monitor vendor relationships for changes in scope and risk
• Assist with the development and enhancement of vendor risk assessments
• Evaluation of vendor scoping assessments to ensure alignment between NAF business units and vendor expectations

• College degree preferred
• Risk management experience in a regulated environment preferred
• Mortgage industry experience preferred
• Knowledge of third-party lifecycle
• Excellent oral and written communication skills required
• Outstanding organizational skills with a strong attention to detail and adherence to deadlines
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Able to work independently land meet deadlines
• Efficient, able to prioritize work, and sense of urgency
• Problem solving by effectively researching and analyzing issues while demonstrating good judgment
• Strives in a fast-paced environment
• Thrives in team environment

Note: This position may not be limited to the functions and requirements outlined above, now or in the future. For example, changes in corporate needs, position demands, or individual performance may result in changes to the functions or requirements of this position.

Work Authorization: Must be able to verify identity and employment eligibility to work in the U.S.

Other Duties: This job profile is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties and responsibilities, as one may perform additional related duties as assigned in order to meet the needs of the organization.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

[EOE/M/F/D/V. Drug-free workplace.]

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