Third Party Risk Analyst

We are looking for a Third Party Risk Analyst to support vendor risk evaluation activities for a contract position based in Columbus, Ohio. This role focuses on guiding prospective vendors through the assessment process, analyzing inherent and residual risk, and helping the business make informed decisions about third-party engagements. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, advanced Excel capability, and hands-on experience within third-party risk or enterprise risk management environments.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the onboarding of prospective vendors by initiating and managing third-party risk assessments from intake through completion.
• Review vendor information to determine risk exposure levels and assign appropriate ratings based on established assessment criteria.
• Perform inherent risk and control evaluations to identify areas requiring deeper review or follow-up analysis.
• Escalate higher-risk findings when additional due diligence or supplemental assessments are necessary.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to gather documentation, clarify risk factors, and support timely assessment outcomes.
• Track assessment progress, organize findings, and maintain clear reporting using Excel and other available tools.
• Contribute to gap analysis activities by identifying weaknesses in vendor controls and documenting potential residual risk.
• Support enterprise risk management efforts by helping align third-party reviews with broader organizational risk standards.