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Vendor Risk Management roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which permanently authorizes U.S. employers to hire foreign professionals. Financial institutions, technology firms, and healthcare organizations regularly file PERM applications for risk analysts and third-party compliance specialists seeking lawful permanent residency.
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The Vendor Partner Specialist is the principal contact for all vendor-related interdepartmental collaborations and is responsible for the relationship and management of business services being performed by external vendors (including off-shore). Management of these services will include, but not be limited to, service level agreement (SLA) adherence, production responsiveness, quality auditing, regulatory education and workflow prioritization. The Vendor Partner Specialist will also be responsible for working directly with the Vendor Teams to make decisions ensuring deliverables are met and reported to Management.
Duties and responsibilities
- Analyze, manage and delegate daily workflow to and from external vendors to ensure proper execution of tasks and meeting of SLAs are accurate.
- Analyze and ensure vendor accuracy by reviewing and consolidating work product to identify trends and gaps.
- Communicate regularly with department leaders, subject matter experts, and quality teams regarding processes, system issues, quality scores, and opportunities to increase performance and/or quality metrics impacting workflow and membership.
- Ensure adherence of regulatory and compliance mandates.
- Work with Information Technology to define and ensure business requirements are clearly understood and solutions achieved.
- Administer daily oversight and resolution of issues affecting vendor user system access.
- Work with information technology to assist in the onboarding of newly hired vendors.
- Trend and respond to all daily inquiries.
- Function as liaison between department leaders and vendors in relaying information around business processes, workflow, projects, process improvement, etc.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assigned and completed vendor work, with daily summary reporting to Management.
- Coordinate training with all the appropriate parties.
- Maintain ongoing communication to ensure Operations Training, Quality Assurance and vendors are updated and aligned on all departmental changes.
- Identify new opportunities for vendor engagement.
- Recommend changes, updates and workflow process enhancements for continuous improvement and streamlining.
- Assist with special projects and other duties based on business need.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Work experience in analysis and vendor relationship management.
- Experience analyzing business requirements.
- Experience with MS Office Suite.
- Experience in metric creation and reporting.
- Experience meeting strict deadlines.
- GED or High School diploma from an accredited institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Healthcare industry experience (i.e. managed care organization, commercial health insurance plans, hospital, etc.).
- Insurance enrollment and billing experience.
- An understanding of performance management, interpreting measurements, and dissemination of information to department leadership or vendor.
- A proactive approach to management of inventory and system accesses to ensure data and work flow continues to be maintained.
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: Noted above
License/Certification: NA
Hiring Range:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $58,900 - $80,070
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $51,000 - $75,905
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
INTRODUCTION
The Vendor Partner Specialist is the principal contact for all vendor-related interdepartmental collaborations and is responsible for the relationship and management of business services being performed by external vendors (including off-shore). Management of these services will include, but not be limited to, service level agreement (SLA) adherence, production responsiveness, quality auditing, regulatory education and workflow prioritization. The Vendor Partner Specialist will also be responsible for working directly with the Vendor Teams to make decisions ensuring deliverables are met and reported to Management.
Duties and responsibilities
- Analyze, manage and delegate daily workflow to and from external vendors to ensure proper execution of tasks and meeting of SLAs are accurate.
- Analyze and ensure vendor accuracy by reviewing and consolidating work product to identify trends and gaps.
- Communicate regularly with department leaders, subject matter experts, and quality teams regarding processes, system issues, quality scores, and opportunities to increase performance and/or quality metrics impacting workflow and membership.
- Ensure adherence of regulatory and compliance mandates.
- Work with Information Technology to define and ensure business requirements are clearly understood and solutions achieved.
- Administer daily oversight and resolution of issues affecting vendor user system access.
- Work with information technology to assist in the onboarding of newly hired vendors.
- Trend and respond to all daily inquiries.
- Function as liaison between department leaders and vendors in relaying information around business processes, workflow, projects, process improvement, etc.
- Maintain accurate documentation of assigned and completed vendor work, with daily summary reporting to Management.
- Coordinate training with all the appropriate parties.
- Maintain ongoing communication to ensure Operations Training, Quality Assurance and vendors are updated and aligned on all departmental changes.
- Identify new opportunities for vendor engagement.
- Recommend changes, updates and workflow process enhancements for continuous improvement and streamlining.
- Assist with special projects and other duties based on business need.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Work experience in analysis and vendor relationship management.
- Experience analyzing business requirements.
- Experience with MS Office Suite.
- Experience in metric creation and reporting.
- Experience meeting strict deadlines.
- GED or High School diploma from an accredited institution.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Healthcare industry experience (i.e. managed care organization, commercial health insurance plans, hospital, etc.).
- Insurance enrollment and billing experience.
- An understanding of performance management, interpreting measurements, and dissemination of information to department leadership or vendor.
- A proactive approach to management of inventory and system accesses to ensure data and work flow continues to be maintained.
- Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities: Noted above
License/Certification: NA
Hiring Range:
- Greater New York City Area (NY, NJ, CT residents): $58,900 - $80,070
- All Other Locations (within approved locations): $51,000 - $75,905
As a candidate for this position, your salary and related elements of compensation will be contingent upon your work experience, education, licenses and certifications, and any other factors Healthfirst deems pertinent to the hiring decision.
In addition to your salary, Healthfirst offers employees a full range of benefits such as, medical, dental and vision coverage, incentive and recognition programs, life insurance, and 401k contributions (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Healthfirst believes in providing a competitive compensation and benefits package wherever its employees work and live.
The hiring range is defined as the lowest and highest salaries that Healthfirst in “good faith” would pay to a new hire, or for a job promotion, or transfer into this role.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Vendor Risk Management
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation standards
PERM requires your role to demand a specific degree field, not just any bachelor's degree. Document that your Vendor Risk Management work requires coursework in risk management, finance, or information security to strengthen the labor certification case.
Target employers with active PERM filing histories
Banks, insurance carriers, and healthcare networks regularly sponsor Vendor Risk Management professionals through PERM. Prioritize employers whose procurement or third-party risk teams are large enough that green card sponsorship is an established HR process, not a one-off exception.
Search Migrate Mate for sponsoring employers
Use Migrate Mate to filter Vendor Risk Management roles by employers with green card sponsorship history, so you're applying to organizations already familiar with PERM timelines rather than educating hiring managers from scratch.
Clarify the EB-2 versus EB-3 classification early
If your role requires only a bachelor's degree, expect an EB-3 filing. If the position genuinely demands a master's or equivalent combination of advanced credentials in risk or compliance, ask whether the employer will file under EB-2 to access faster priority dates for some countries.
Negotiate PERM initiation timing before you accept an offer
PERM can take 12 to 18 months at DOL before USCIS even receives the I-140 petition. Ask during the offer stage whether the employer starts PERM after a probationary period or immediately on hire, since that gap directly affects your overall green card timeline.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to verify your prevailing wage tier
DOL assigns your PERM application a prevailing wage level that affects both your offered salary and the strength of the labor certification. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Vendor Risk Management SOC codes before accepting an offer to confirm the employer's proposed wage meets the certified threshold.
Green Card Vendor Risk Management: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Vendor Risk Management roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Vendor Risk Management positions are filed under EB-3 because they require a bachelor's degree in a related field such as finance, business, or information systems. Roles that genuinely require a master's degree or an advanced combination of specialized credentials in risk frameworks or regulatory compliance may qualify for EB-2, but the employer must document that requirement in the PERM application.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Vendor Risk Management professionals?
H-1B visa is a temporary status with a six-year base limit and an annual lottery cap. Green card sponsorship through PERM and I-140 targets permanent residency with no cap at the EB-3 level for most countries outside of India and China. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification alone averages 12 to 18 months at DOL before USCIS adjudicates the I-140 petition, making early initiation critical.
Which industries sponsor Vendor Risk Management professionals for green cards most frequently?
Financial services firms, including regional banks, insurance companies, and asset managers, file the largest volume of PERM applications for Vendor Risk Management roles because third-party oversight is a regulatory requirement under OCC, FDIC, and Fed guidance. Healthcare networks and large technology companies with vendor-heavy supply chains are also consistent sponsors.
How can I find Vendor Risk Management employers that already sponsor green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to search Vendor Risk Management roles filtered by employers with documented PERM filing histories. Targeting organizations that have already navigated the labor certification process for similar roles means your hiring manager and HR team understand the timeline and paperwork involved, reducing the risk of a sponsorship offer falling through mid-process.
Can I switch employers after my I-140 is approved but before I receive my green card?
Yes. Under AC21 portability rules, if your I-140 has been approved and your I-485 adjustment of status application has been pending for at least 180 days, you can change to a same or similar Vendor Risk Management role at a new employer without losing your priority date. Document that the new position falls within the same SOC occupational category to support the portability claim.