Vendor Risk Management Jobs
Vendor Risk Management jobs are open across banking, insurance, fintech, healthcare, and enterprise tech, from analyst to director level, with specializations in third-party risk assessment, contract compliance, and vendor due diligence. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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The Vendor Risk Analyst will oversee vendor risk management, support Trust Operations, conduct risk assessments, monitor vendor performance, and provide risk reporting to leadership. This role requires strong analytical and process improvement skills to drive operational efficiency, strengthen controls, mitigate risk, and support scalable, client-focused outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do:
- Support daily Trust Operations activities while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and firm standards.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, vendor, and third-party risks through effective oversight and risk management practices.
- Monitor vendor performance, service levels, and issue resolution to ensure quality outcomes.
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, internal stakeholders, and vendors to address process gaps, support audits, and strengthen operational controls.
- Analyze and resolve complex operational issues, escalations, and business challenges.
- Lead process improvement and change management initiatives that enhance client experience, efficiency, and scalability.
- Support new products, operational enhancements, and vendor transitions by evaluating impacts and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Leverage data, reporting, and performance metrics to identify trends and provide actionable business insights.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 3+ years of financial services experience, including risk management and control evaluation, preferred .
- Experience managing vendor relationships, monitoring performance, and resolving service issues.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to independently resolve complex issues.
- Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating vendor and operational risks.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Power BI and operational reporting experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with a track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in changing environments and navigate ambiguity.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
- Passion for process improvement, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive results and continuous improvement
Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.
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Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2024, data as of December 2023. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
The Vendor Risk Analyst will oversee vendor risk management, support Trust Operations, conduct risk assessments, monitor vendor performance, and provide risk reporting to leadership. This role requires strong analytical and process improvement skills to drive operational efficiency, strengthen controls, mitigate risk, and support scalable, client-focused outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
What You'll Do:
- Support daily Trust Operations activities while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory and firm standards.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, vendor, and third-party risks through effective oversight and risk management practices.
- Monitor vendor performance, service levels, and issue resolution to ensure quality outcomes.
- Partner with Risk, Compliance, internal stakeholders, and vendors to address process gaps, support audits, and strengthen operational controls.
- Analyze and resolve complex operational issues, escalations, and business challenges.
- Lead process improvement and change management initiatives that enhance client experience, efficiency, and scalability.
- Support new products, operational enhancements, and vendor transitions by evaluating impacts and implementing sustainable solutions.
- Leverage data, reporting, and performance metrics to identify trends and provide actionable business insights.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
- 3+ years of financial services experience, including risk management and control evaluation, preferred .
- Experience managing vendor relationships, monitoring performance, and resolving service issues.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to independently resolve complex issues.
- Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating vendor and operational risks.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across teams and with external partners.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel; Power BI and operational reporting experience preferred.
- Strong attention to detail with a track record of delivering accurate, high-quality work.
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in changing environments and navigate ambiguity.
- Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal teams and external vendors.
- Passion for process improvement, operational excellence, and delivering exceptional client outcomes.
- Strong ownership mindset with the ability to independently drive results and continuous improvement
Candidates that live within a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office four days per week.
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in vendor risk management jobs.
- 3-5 years of experience in third-party or vendor risk management
- Proficiency with GRC platforms such as Archer, ServiceNow, or OneTrust
- Working knowledge of risk frameworks including NIST CSF, ISO 27001, or SOC 2
- Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, finance, or a related field
- Relevant certification such as CTPRP, CISA, CRISC, or CISM preferred
- Experience conducting vendor due diligence, risk assessments, and contract reviews
Tips for Your Vendor Risk Management Job Search
Tailor your resume to risk frameworks
Call out the specific frameworks you've worked with, such as NIST, ISO 27001, or SOC 2, directly in your resume summary and job descriptions. Hiring managers scan for these terms first, and generic risk language won't get you past an ATS screen.
Certify before competing for senior roles
A CTPRP, CISA, or CRISC credential signals that you can own a vendor risk program, not just support one. If you're targeting manager or director roles, list active certifications above your education section so they appear early.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists vendor risk management openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter by industry vertical when searching
Vendor risk management looks different in financial services than in healthcare or manufacturing. Search by industry so your niche experience in, say, HIPAA-covered vendor oversight stands out rather than getting buried in general risk postings.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Interviewers for vendor risk roles almost always ask you to walk through a real remediation you led or a vendor you offboarded. Prepare a two-minute story with a clear problem, what you assessed, what you recommended, and the outcome.
Negotiate scope, not just salary
When you receive an offer, ask about the vendor inventory size, the tools in place, and whether the role owns policy or just executes it. These details define whether you'll be building a program or maintaining a checklist, which affects your long-term growth.
Vendor Risk Management Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most vendor risk managements?
The companies hiring the most vendor risk managements right now include Intuit, Edward Jones, and Blackstone, with the largest share of openings in Texas, New York, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Financial services firms and large health systems consistently make up the bulk of active postings.
How many vendor risk management jobs are remote?
About 86% of vendor risk management openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the desk-based and document-heavy nature of the work. Sub-areas like vendor questionnaire reviews, risk scoring, and policy writing tend to be the most remote-eligible, while roles requiring onsite vendor audits or executive stakeholder meetings lean toward hybrid arrangements.
How do you become a vendor risk management?
Start with a degree in business, information systems, finance, or cybersecurity, then build foundational experience in procurement, compliance, or IT audit where you interact with external vendors. Earn a recognized certification such as CTPRP or CISA to formalize your credentials, then target junior analyst roles focused on vendor due diligence or third-party assessments to build a portfolio of real assessments before moving up.
Can you get a vendor risk management job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level vendor risk analyst roles exist and typically look for candidates with a risk-adjacent background in audit, compliance, procurement, or IT support rather than dedicated vendor risk experience. Demonstrating familiarity with a common framework like NIST or SOC 2, even through coursework or self-study, and showing you can read and interpret contracts or vendor questionnaires will strengthen an application with a thin work history.
What does the vendor risk management interview process look like?
Most interviews run two to three rounds, starting with a recruiter screen focused on your background and framework knowledge, followed by a technical or panel interview where you walk through a past risk assessment or respond to a scenario about onboarding or offboarding a vendor. Senior roles often include a final round with the CISO, CFO, or a compliance committee, and some employers ask you to complete a brief written case study or risk scoring exercise before that stage.
Where can I find and apply to vendor risk management jobs?
You can find and apply to vendor risk management jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings for roles that match your experience level and industry focus, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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