vendor risk ManagerAvaloq

Company Description
Writing the future. Together.
Avaloq is a value driven, fast-paced financial technology and services company and we are committed to developing the banking solutions of tomorrow.
By joining Avaloq, you'll become a key part of our effort to power the digital transformation of the financial services industry. Our ambition is big and bold - to provide full end-to-end digital solutions by combining our leading efficiency with a flexible, responsible digital user experience. Headquartered in Zurich, Avaloq has over 2,000 employees globally. More information is available at
Job Description
Avaloq has created a centralized Vendor Risk Management (VRM) unit in order to identify, evaluate, manage and mitigate risks associated with our third parties across various risk areas.
The Vendor Risk Manager will work closely with other members of the VRM team to support the execution of the TP risk assessment process.
In general, he is responsible for the collection, analysis and reporting operational data and risk metrics in support of the VRM unit and its business unit partners. This professional will gather sufficient strategic, technical and operational information from internal business units and external third party to ultimately understand and communicate the current risks, business challenges and issues. In addition, this professional will gather due diligence on selected vendors and prepare reports on Third Party activities to all participants.
Vendor Risk Manager will also support the team in maintaining and evolving the VRM framework at global level.
Your mission
Perform risk-based due diligence on Avaloq's third parties to address potential vulnerabilities across various risk areas: Cyber Security, Data Privacy, Financial Health, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, Operational Risk, Reputational Risk, among others. Moreover, on-site visits can be performed on key vendors.
Work with stakeholders in the various Business risk areas to complete assessments and execute remediation plans where applicable. Establishing relationships with vendors to implement good collaboration.
Collect, develop and analyze Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
Collect data and provide quantitative analysis of current state, new objectives, supporting metrics and measures, and contribute to proposed solutions.
Work as part of the VRM project team to maintain and expand Third Party Risk Management framework.
Qualifications
What you need
University Degree in Economics, Engineering, Information Technology or equivalent subjects
3-5 years of work experience in Risk Management or Procurement area in a bank, financial institution, or consulting company, preferably with a focus on governance and risk management
Strong problem solving, organizational and time management skills. IT and MS Office suite skills are strongly recommended
Demonstrates the ability to influence others through strong written and verbal communication, maintaining cooperative relationships at all levels of the organization, despite differing perspectives
Additional Information
You will get extra points for the following
Risk Management/Information Security certifications
Any GRC tool experience or certification
PMP certification
Avaloq

Makati City, Metro Manila
Permanent
Full-time