Senior Vendor Risk Analyst (Project Management)
Wintrust is a financial holding company with approximately $62 billion in assets whose common stock is traded on the NASDAQ Global Select Market. Guided by its “Different Approach, Better Results” philosophy, Wintrust offers the sophisticated resources of a large bank while providing a community banking experience to each customer. Wintrust operates more than 200 retail banking locations through 16 community bank subsidiaries in the greater Chicago, southern Wisconsin, west Michigan, northwest Indiana, and southwest Florida market areas. In addition, Wintrust operates various non-bank business units, providing residential mortgage origination, wealth management, commercial and life insurance premium financing, short-term accounts receivable financing/outsourced administrative services to the temporary staffing services industry, and qualified intermediary services for tax-deferred exchanges. Our unique business model is a competitive strength and value driver, powered by our talented colleagues who put our customers first and achieve better results for our clients.
Why join us?
An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 8 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years).
Family-friendly work hours
With 200+ community bank locations, we offer opportunities to grow and develop in your career.
Promote from within culture.
Why join this team?
Wintrust has a dynamic and growing Corporate Third Party Risk Management Team
We are seeking a critical thinker with the ability to assess data and processes for enhancements and automation that adapt to emerging risks and regulatory changes
Gain experience and further your career by joining a growing organization
Position Summary
The Senior Vendor Analyst is highly visible position within the corporate Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Governance team at Wintrust that serves as a key subject matter expert of the Third-Party Risk Management Program. The focus of this position is to support and direct vendor management staff across the enterprise in complying with the Program via use of workflow automation, system administration, MIS reporting, and QC audit reviews.
What You'll Do
Develop efficient analytics, testing, and risk monitoring activities and will assist in maturing and automating the Third-Party Risk Management Program.
Determine best methods to model, manipulate and present data to identify vendor risk. Use advanced analytical techniques review processes and propose automation of processes via workflow software tools.
Assist with updates and development of Third-Party related policies, procedures, training, and communication of the program across the enterprise.
Provide subject matter expertise to Vendor Managers and business partners to appropriately assess and manage vendor risk.
Assist in addressing internal and external audit requests and responses, as applicable.
As the 2nd line of defense, complete business line assessments that measure adherence to the Third-Party Risk Management program; maintain trending and present results.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred.
3-5+ years of experience in risk management, business analysis, third-party oversight and/or audit/QC experience.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office with advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills; ability to extract and manipulate and present data from various software platforms.
Must possess solid leadership, time management, facilitation, excellent verbal and written communication, and organizational skills with ability to prioritize work in a multi-task environment.
Exceptional eye for detail while maintaining ability to see big picture.
Benefits
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $85,000-$110,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.
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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To be Chicago's Bank® and Wisconsin's Bank®, we need to reflect that diversity both in all the communities we serve, the people we employ, the organizations we work with, and our banking and lending practices. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran or any other characteristic protected by law.
