Risk Analyst – Vendor Risk and Compliance
- Job Type Full Time
- Qualification BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience 4 years
- Location Lagos
- Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit 
Position Overview:
- We are seeking to hire a talented Risk Analysts with expertise in IT, Supply Chain, or Cybersecurity to join our team.
- The ideal candidate will be responsible for assessing vendor risk and compliance with security standards, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and regulatory requirements.
- The candidate will play a critical role in identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with vendor relationships, contributing to the overall security and resilience of our organization.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of vendor risk and compliance with security standards, including evaluation of security controls, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to define risk assessment criteria, methodologies, and scoring frameworks, ensuring consistency and accuracy in risk analysis.
- Evaluate vendor contracts, agreements, and service level agreements (SLAs) to identify security requirements and compliance obligations.
- Analyze vendor security documentation, such as security questionnaires, assessments, and audit reports, to assess the adequacy and effectiveness of security measures.
- Identify gaps, vulnerabilities, and areas of non-compliance with security standards, and develop risk mitigation strategies and remediation plans.
- Communicate findings and recommendations to key stakeholders, including senior management, procurement teams, and vendor management offices.
- Monitor and track vendor risk remediation activities, ensuring timely resolution of identified issues and compliance gaps.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging threats in IT security and supply chain risk management, and provide insights and recommendations to enhance organizational resilience.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or related field. Master’s degree preferred.
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Security Manager (CISM), or equivalent certification preferred.
- Minimum of 4+ years of experience in risk management or vendor management roles, with a focus on IT security, supply chain, or cybersecurity.
- Strong understanding of security frameworks and standards, such as ISO 27001, NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and GDPR.
- Experience conducting risk assessments, security audits, and compliance reviews for vendors and third-party service providers.
- Proficiency in risk assessment tools and methodologies, such as risk matrices, heat maps, and risk scoring models.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a demonstrated track record of identifying and mitigating security risks and compliance issues.
Tools and Technologies:
- Risk Assessment Tools (e.g., RSA Archer, OneTrust, etc.)
- Vendor Risk Management Platforms (e.g., BitSight, RiskRecon, etc.)
- Security Questionnaire Tools (e.g., Shared Assessments, SIG Questionnaire, etc.)
- Document Management Systems (e.g., SharePoint, Confluence, etc.)
- Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
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