Vendor Risk Coordinator - In Office / Remote

The Vendor Risk Coordinator is responsible for overseeing vendor onboarding and offboarding activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting the organization’s overall risk management framework. This role involves coordinating audits, onboarding and offboarding of new vendors, monitoring vendor renewals, and collaborating with internal stakeholders to mitigate risks associated with third‑party relationships.  Primary Job Duties: Vendor ManagementCollaborating with appropriate business units for the onboarding and offboarding of vendorsVendor Risk AssessmentsDistribute and collect due diligence questionnaires.Review vendor responses for compliance with security, financial, and regulatory requirements.Risk Monitoring & ReportingTrack vendor performance and risk metrics.Prepare reports and dashboards for leadership on third-party risk exposure.Compliance & Policy AlignmentEnsure vendors adhere to internal policies and external regulations (e.g., SOX).Support audits and regulatory reviews.Execute tasks by becoming familiar with internal policies and procedures that support the department and companyCoordination & CommunicationAct as liaison between vendors and internal teams (IT, Legal, Procurement, Risk).Facilitate remediation plans when risks are identified.Documentation & RecordkeepingMaintain accurate records of vendor assessments, contracts, and certifications.Create and publish appropriate reporting as necessary