Vendor Risk Analyst1+ year contract with the potential to convertCandidates will have to report onsite 2 days a week in either Vienna, VA, Pensacola, FL or San Diego, CA. The Vienna, VA location is the preferred location.Minimum a Bachelor Degree in a related field (willing to substitute for more YOE)Minimum 5-7+ years of experienceCandidates must be able to work without sponsorship, now and in the future.Responsibilities:Engaging with vendorsPerforming risk analysis/assessments when engaging with vendorsMonitoring vendor performances in SLA’sInspecting vendor responsibilities and how it aligns with established agreementsRequired Skills:Gap identificationProcess improvementsRisk assessments/analysisPrevious experience working with 3rd party vendor relationsProcurements experiencePreviously experience working in finance/banking ideallyPreferred Skills:VRM Certifications (CTPRP, CTPRA, NCCO, or CRCM)3rd party risk management (TPRM) platformsKnowledge in mortgage lending and servicing compliance