Overview:
The Third-Party Risk Management Analyst is responsible for supporting and executing United Community Bank’s Third-Party Risk Management Program (“TPRM Program”). This role oversees the day-to-day governance, risk assessment, and lifecycle management of third-party relationships while serving as a subject matter resource to business partners across the Bank. While Analysts are cross‑trained across all program components, each Analyst may be assigned a primary focus area to promote accountability, efficiency, and depth of expertise.
What You’ll Do:
- Execute and Support the Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) Program
- Perform activities across the full third‑party lifecycle, including onboarding, risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, renewal, and termination.
- Ensure third‑party risk activities are completed in accordance with Bank policy, procedures, and regulatory expectations.
- Maintain working knowledge of all core components of the TPRM Program.
- Risk Assessment and Due Diligence Oversight
- Coordinate due diligence activities with internal stakeholders (Information Security, Compliance, etc.)
- Validate completeness, quality, and appropriateness of due diligence artifacts.
- Identify risk issues, gaps, or concerns and ensure appropriate documentation and escalation.
- Ongoing Monitoring
- Assist in monitoring third‑party relationships for changes in risk profile, performance, or regulatory impact.
- Provide oversight of due diligence performed by Vendor Relationship Owners throughout the vendor life cycle.
- Contract and Legal Coordination
- Support contract intake, review, renewal, amendment, and termination activities in coordination with Legal and Vendor Relationship Owners.
- Track contract milestones and ensure timely action on renewals and expirations.
- Identify and document contract‑related risk gaps and support remediation efforts.
- Program Governance and Documentation
- Support maintenance of TPRM policies, procedures, job aids, and program documentation.
- Assist with continuous improvement of TPRM processes, standards, and controls.
- Support vendor integration from acquired institutions into the Bank’s TPRM Program.
- Reporting and Risk Communication
- Maintain accurate third‑party data within the Bank’s vendor management system.
- Provide regular management reporting related to the Bank’s third-party relationships.
- Training and Stakeholder Support
- Develop relationships within the organization to provide guidance and support to Vendor Relationship Owners and business units regarding TPRM requirements.
- Assist with development and delivery of training materials and job aids.
- Serve as a trusted resource on third‑party risk management best practices and promote United Community Bank’s culture and values.
Requirements For Success:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
- 5+ years of relevant experience within the banking industry, risk consulting, financial services, and/or regulatory agency.
- Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point: confidence and ability to develop skills in a vendor management software solution.
- Excellent communication skills and experience producing high-quality programmatic materials.
- Time management and organizational skills, including an ability to organize current tasks/projects, prioritize work, and ensure timely completion.
- Ability to manage multiple work streams, including vendor and business unit requests, and shifting priorities.
- Strong desire to learn and to function as an integral part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently.
- Ability to effectively build and manage relationships with internal and external partners.
- Ability to handle the resolution of issues requiring problem solving and decision making and escalate to higher authority when necessary.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of third-party risk management principles and regulatory expectations.
- Prior experience using LogicGate or similar third-party risk management system.
- Relevant professional certifications such as Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP), Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or Certified Risk and Compliance Management Professional (CRCMP).
Conditions of Employment:
- Must be able to pass a criminal background & credit check
- This is a full-time, non-remote position
FLSA Status: Exempt
Ready to take your career to the next level? Apply now and become a vital part of our team!
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Pay Range:
USD $49,972.00 - USD $76,958.00 /Yr.
