Third-Party Risk Management Risk Analyst

The key objectives of the TPRM Program are to: 

• Assess the risk of third-party relationships which drive the rigor of risk management activities both during the third-party onboarding and ongoing monitoring lifecycle phases using the TPRM Program’s formula-based risk methodology; 
• Act as a liaison across key internal stakeholder teams (Procurement, Legal, Enterprise Security and the Business) to ensure clear and accurate communication of third-party risks aligned to risk management activities in order to complete risk assessments in a timely manner; 
• Identify TPRM program enhancements aimed at the effective and efficient management of third-party risk in order to support Business strategic initiatives.

Reporting to the TPRM Manager and working closely with the TPRM Risk Analyst, the Associate TPRM Risk Analyst will support day-to-day execution of the third-party risk lifecycle. This is a support-oriented analyst role focused on applying established TPRM procedures and risk methodology to standard engagements, maintaining complete and accurate assessment records, coordinating routine stakeholder activity, and escalating issues that require additional judgment.

Responsibilities:

Risk Intake & Assessment Methodology

• Apply the TPRM Program’s formula-based inherent risk methodology and assign Criticality designations for standard third-party relationships, documenting the inputs, rationale, and supporting evidence
• Perform completeness and consistency checks on intake information, risk calculations, and assessment records; identify missing, inconsistent, or unclear information and escalate exceptions in accordance with defined thresholds.

Documentation Analysis & SME Coordination

• Gather, organize, and maintain third-party-provided information and documentation in accordance with TPRM assessment methodology and audit-readiness expectations.
• Identify and route required SME reviews using defined risk triggers, track responses, and document completed SME assessments and supporting evidence.
• Maintain accurate and timely records in Graphite Connect, Jira, and other approved systems of record.

Risk Review Support

• Support execution of third-party risk assessment remediation of identified gaps or findings based on defined risk triggers to obtain complete responses and supporting documentation.
• Support routine communication with third parties to resolve identified gaps, with primary responsibility for Medium-Risk and Low-Risk remediation activities.
• Track remediation actions, due dates, and supporting evidence; escalate High Risk, Critical, overdue, or otherwise judgment-intensive gaps.