Vendor Management Specialist

Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Vendor Management Specialist to support our Vendor Management team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to gain experience in vendor oversight, risk assessment, and compliance within a dynamic banking environment. The successful candidate will work closely with the Vendor Management Officer (VMO) to ensure that vendor relationships are managed effectively and in accordance with our policies and standards.

Under direct supervision, assist the Vendor Management Officer (VMO) in the administration and completion of vendor reviews, risk Assessments and updating key documents, in accordance with the Bank’s Vendor Management Policy and Program. Along with the VMO, the Vendor Management Specialist acts as primary point of contact for vendors, working closely with internal teams to understand needs and requirements. Assist with the research and completion of projects as directed by the VMO. 

Essential Functions

1. Assist the Vendor Management Officer with the maintenance and process improvement of the Vendor Management Program.
2. Facilitating the annual vendor due diligence risk assessment process for existing vendors, obtaining an executed Data Protection Agreement (the Bank’s or Vendor’s addendum) when applicable, assisting and/or performing the Vendor Management Self-Assessments. 
3. Track contract renewal timelines and follow up timely with Vendor Owners to ensure renewal or termination of the contract is executed. 
4. Assist and/or preparing periodic reports to the Risk Management Committee and Audit Committee.
5. Provides support to the Vendor Management Officer with the New Vendor Due Diligence process and onboarding.
6. Analyze current process, recommend revisions to current procedures to identify areas for efficiency improvements and risk mitigation. 
7. Act at the primary administrator for the Bank’s vendor documents system, Tandem, primarily ensuring all vendor documents are archived and all documents meet the Bank’s due diligence standards. 
8. Update all vendor management review templates, as needed. 
9. Assist in document gathering/preparation for internal and third-party audits. 
10. Support CRA through community involvement/outreach efforts. Actively participate in community organizations.
11. Other duties as assigned. 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or training equivalent, or the equivalent in related experience. 
• Minimum of 5 years of banking experience. 
• Prior experience in compliance, internal audit, and/or risk management preferred.      

Knowledge Skills/Abilities: 

• Strong written and verbal communications skills. 
• Professional appearance, dress, and attitude.
• Proficient in personal computers and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to create complex word processing, spread sheet, and database files.
• Skilled ability to organize, analyze, and interpret data to make recommendations compatible with the Bank’s standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with internal and external customers. 

Additional Comments:

River City Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Note: River City Bank does not sponsor applicants for work visas.

For CA residents please read the Notice at Collection - California before applying.

Salary : $23 - $36