Vendor Risk Management Analyst

Latham & Watkins LLP

$80K — $110K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree; master's degree or professional certification preferred.
  • Minimum four years of experience in vendor risk management or compliance.
  • Experience in a professional services firm or Fortune 500 company preferred.
  • Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools.
  • Excellent communication skills and teamwork orientation.

Responsibilities

  • Assess vendor performance and ensure compliance with obligations and regulations.
  • Develop risk mitigation strategies and collaborate with internal teams and vendors.
  • Analyze vendor performance metrics for quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance.
  • Conduct vendor audits and document findings, ensuring corrective actions are followed up.
  • Maintain vendor risk management policies in line with best industry practices.
  • Protect highly sensitive and confidential information.

Benefits

  • Healthcare, life, and disability insurance.
  • Generous 401k plan and performance-based bonuses.
  • At least 11 paid holidays and 23 days of PTO in the first year.
  • Well-being programs including mental health services and mindfulness events.
  • Professional development programs and employee discounts.
  • Support through affinity groups and networking opportunities.
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Vendor Risk Management Analyst is an integral part of Latham’s Global Finance team. This role will be responsible for assessing, monitoring, and mitigating risks associated with our vendor relationships, as well as analyzing vendor risk profiles through various due diligence activities of new and existing vendors to identify potential risks and vulnerabilities, in order to develop risk profiles and categorize vendors based on risk levels. This role will be located in our Global Services Office (GSO) in Los Angeles. Please note that this role may be eligible for a flexible working schedule that allows for a hybrid and in-office presence.

 

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Other key responsibilities include:

 

  • Ensuring vendor performance and compliance with contractual obligations and regulatory requirements, and preparing detailed reports and dashboards to communicate risk findings to management
  • Developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies to address identified risks, and collaborating with vendors and internal teams to ensure effective risk management practices are in place
  • Analyzing vendor performance metrics and reports to assess service quality, cost-effectiveness, and compliance, and providing recommendations for improvement and cost-saving opportunities
  • Coordinating and conducting vendor audits to evaluate compliance with company policies and industry standards, as well as documenting findings and following up on corrective actions
  • Assisting in the development and maintenance of vendor risk management policies and procedures, and ensuring alignment with industry best practices and regulatory requirements
  • Protecting and maintaining any highly sensitive, confidential, privileged, financial, and/or proprietary information that Latham & Watkins retains 

 

We’d love to hear from you if you:

 

  • Demonstrate strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools and software
  • Exhibit the ability to work in a team environment with a strong customer service focus
  • Possess strong communication skills

 

And have:

  • A bachelor’s degree, preferably a master’s degree, professional certification, or extended education in a related field
  • A minimum of four (4) years of experience in vendor risk management, compliance, or a related role
  • Relevant experience at a professional services firm or Fortune 500 company, preferably

 

Benefits & Additional Information

Successful candidates will not only be provided with an outstanding career opportunity and welcoming environment, but will also be provided with a generous total compensation package with bonuses awarded in recognition of both individual and firm performance. Eligible employees can participate in Latham’s comprehensive benefit program which includes:

  • Healthcare, life and disability insurance
  • A generous 401k plan
  • At least 11 paid holidays per year, and a PTO program that accrues 23 days during the first year of employment and grows with tenure
  • Well-being programs (e.g. mental health services, mindfulness and resiliency, medical resources, well-being events, and more)
  • Professional development programs
  • Employee discounts
  • Affinity groups, networks, and coalitions for lawyers and staff

 

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Pay RangeUSD $80,000.00 - USD $110,000.00 /Yr.

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