Third Party Risk, Specialist

Third Party Risk Analyst, Specialist 

About the role 

As a Third-Party Risk Analyst on Vanguard’s Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) Assessment Management team, you’ll play an important role in helping Vanguard protect the long-term interests of our clients. You’ll support how we evaluate and monitor risks associated with third-party vendors and external partners, using Vanguard’s operational and strategic risk frameworks. Your work helps strengthen decision-making, promote responsible partnerships, and reinforce our culture of integrity, collaboration, and long-term thinking. 

This role is well suited for someone who enjoys partnering across teams, translating risk concepts into practical guidance, and contributing to a strong risk management environment in a purpose-driven organization. 

What you’ll do 

Support the development, ongoing maintenance, and application of Vanguard’s third-party operational risk methodology, including continuous review, benchmarking, and sharing of best practices. 

• Draft and maintain third-party risk management policies, standards, and procedures. 

• Contribute to regular reviews of third-party risk technologies and recommend enhancements to improve effectiveness and efficiency. 

• Serve as a primary point of contact for internal business partners on third-party risk matters, helping teams implement and sustain best practices. 

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders on third-party risk initiatives and support oversight activities to promote adherence to established policies and frameworks. 

• Develop clear training materials and facilitate training sessions to build awareness and capability across the organization. 

• Conduct initial reviews of third-party risk assessments, identifying potential issues and escalating items to appropriate stakeholders when needed. 

• Support the development of third-party risk metrics and reporting and communicate results to internal audiences in a clear and actionable way. 

• Ensure required documentation is complete, accurate, and retained in accordance with policy. 

• Collaborate with senior risk analysts and cross-functional partners to stay current on risk management frameworks, emerging risks, and events. 

• Participate in special projects and perform additional duties as assigned. 

What we’re looking for 

• At least five years of related professional experience; experience in risk management is preferred. 

• An undergraduate degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience. 

• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISI, or an MBA are preferred, but not required. 

• Ability to communicate risk concepts clearly and effectively with diverse internal audiences. 

• A collaborative, detail-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement and sound judgment. 

Special factors 

• This role is part of Vanguard’s Third-Party Risk Management function, within the Assessment Management.