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Vendor Risk Specialist

AT Tradeweb
Tradeweb

Vendor Risk Specialist

Hinganghāt, India

Functional Title: Vendor Risk Specialist

Business Line/Department: Operational Risk

Location: Bangalore, India

Company Description

Tradeweb Markets is a world leader in the evolution of electronic trading. A fintech company serving approximately 2,500 clients - including the world's largest banks, asset managers, hedge funds, insurance companies, wealth managers and retail clients -- in more than 65 countries across the globe. Since our first trade in 1998, we have helped transform and electronify the fixed income markets. Tradeweb is a culture built on innovation, creativity and collaboration. Through a combination of very talented and driven people, innovative products and solutions, cutting-edge technology, market data, and a vast network of clients, we continue to work together to improve the way financial markets trade.

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Mission: Move first and never stop. Collaborate with clients to create and build solutions that drive efficiency, connectivity, and transparency in electronic trading.

Tradeweb Markets LLC ("Tradeweb") is proud to be an EEO Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action Employer. https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

Role:

In order to capitalize on our success and continued growth plans we are seeking a highly motivated Vendor Risk Specialist to join our Risk Operations team. The successful candidate will focus primarily on our vendor risk management program and will be responsible for providing operational support, performing vendor risk assessments and ongoing vendor risk monitoring. This role is key in supporting Tradeweb's businesses in meeting their objectives and ensuring associated supply chain/ vendor risks are assessed and managed. Additionally, the successful candidate will be responsible for follow up with internal and external stakeholders to complete the end-to-end vendor risk screening and assessment process. This role will involve working directly with vendors, Procurement, Legal , Information Security and internal business units on a regular basis. Excellent interpersonal and writing skills are required.

We look to hire people who are comfortable working as part of a small team that has consistently delivered ground-breaking and innovative solutions in one of the most exciting and fast-moving areas of the financial markets. We need people who are able to prioritize and can effectively communicate complex issues to non-technical team members. The ideal candidate is someone who has experience in the Financial Industry, who can meet with our internal and external stakeholders and speak confidently about our Vendor Risk management practices.

Both on-the-job and professional training, where needed, will be given to help integrate the successful candidate into the team. The successful candidate will be someone that can quickly grasp the current Tradeweb system processes, controls, policies, procedures and work to further enhance (through collaborative efforts) the firm's Vendor Management Program.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Manage the pipeline of incoming prospective vendor engagement requests and work with internal stakeholders to confirm the completeness and accuracy of information, ensure due diligence questionnaires are scoped and sent to vendors, and timely responses are received
  • Coordinate with cross-functional review teams to ensure reviews are incorporated into the final Vendor Assessment reports
  • Follow-up with third parties regarding incomplete due diligence information or follow-up questions required to complete assessments
  • Perform risk assessments on prospective and existing vendors in accordance with the firm's Third Party and Vendor Risk Management policy and procedures
  • Monitor any open findings and track findings through to completion
  • Leverage existing tools and processes to conduct periodic and ongoing monitoring of vendors
  • Partner with key stakeholders to implement tools and automation that support effective management and oversight of vendor risk
  • Support vendor risk reporting for management and committees, as required

Required Qualifications:

  • BA/BS degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, Statistics, or relevant degree
  • 8+ years' experience in vendor/third party risk management or operational supplier management, preferably in the banking, consulting, financial services or Fintech industry
  • Ability to quickly develop an understanding of business processes and technology used within Tradeweb across all businesses
  • Experience performing detailed vendor risk assessments for a large list of vendors
  • Experience using vendor/third party risk management systems/tools
  • Communicate and present concisely and effectively based on appropriate level of management interaction
  • Manage competing deadlines and prioritize responsibilities to effectively meet business needs
  • Confident ability to drive tasks through to completion
  • Attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and set priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Work both independently and as part of a team at all levels and across all business units
  • Good judgment and discretion in handling confidential and sensitive information, with solid strategic thinking skills to meet team objectives

Desired Skills:

  • Training/certification in vendor risk management, information security or risk management
  • Experience in ISO 27001, ISO 27002 Domains, NIST Cyber Security Framework
  • Experience utilizing AI to perform analysis in vendor risk assessments
  • Experience with KY3P, Confluence, SharePoint, Monday.com and other vendor management/GRC tools are highly desired
  • Financial Risk Management experience
  • Project management/ Consulting experience
  • Understanding of global vendor risk management regulations

Client-provided location(s): India
Job ID: tradeweb-301350
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Short-Term Disability
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Happy Hours
    • Snacks
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • Performance Bonus
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program

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