Third-Party Governance and Risk Analyst

About the position The Third-Party Governance & Risk Analyst at Guardian Life plays a crucial role in the second line of defense for third-party risk management. This position involves developing policies, assessing risks, handling exceptions, and creating mitigation plans. The analyst will perform analytics to evaluate various risk dimensions, collaborate with stakeholders, and enhance program effectiveness and efficiency. Responsibilities • Develop reports and insights into third-party risks and for updates to risk committees. • Help to manage policies and track risk exceptions. • Develop assessment questionnaires and overall approach in partnership with 1st line and cyber, finance and other partners. • Monitor financial, cyber, and reputational health of third parties. • Conduct third-party training and awareness and attestations of compliance. • Participate in risk mitigation projects by applying business process and technical knowledge and critical thinking - delivering on-scope, on-time. • Collaborate with stakeholders to understand potential solutions to exceptions and define roadmaps to execute. • Support audit and regulatory inquiries. • Provide guidance/consulting to 1st line on effectiveness on control designs. Requirements • 3-5 years' proven experience in risk, audit, cyber and/or technology functions (preferably with direct third-party risk experience). • Experience with governance/risk/compliance (GRC), reporting and analytics tools (Archer, Tableau, Excel, etc.). • Broad/general technical and cyber knowledge. • An understanding of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27001-4, etc. (a plus). • A CTPRM, CPTRA, CISA, CRISC, CISM or other relevant certifications is a plus. • Ability to effectively convey status, issues, exceptions, and risks to management (oral and written). • Experience in completing projects on time, on-scope, and on-budget. • Ability to build strong peer relationships both within and outside the organization. Nice-to-haves • Experience with data minimization activities. • Knowledge of operational risk and technology concepts. Benefits • Choice of medical plans with prescription drugs, including coverage for fertility and transgender inclusive benefits. • Dental plan • Vision plan • Health care accounts - flexible spending, health reimbursement, and health savings accounts • Critical illness insurance • Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage • Accident insurance • 401(k) retirement plan with a company match, plus an annual age/service-based Company contribution and an annual profit-sharing contribution, if applicable • Complimentary 1:1 financial guidance with a licensed Fidelity representative • Flexible work arrangements (part in-person/part remote) • Unlimited paid time off for most roles plus time off for volunteering, jury duty, voting, and bereavement • Personal holidays for colleagues to use in recognition of religious, cultural, or civic days • Paid parental leave and paid family and medical leave policies • Emotional well-being, mental health, and work/life resources powered by Spring Health • Wellness programs, including fitness program and equipment reimbursement • Child, adult, and elder back-up care support through Bright Horizons • Adoption assistance • College planning • Tuition reimbursement • Student loan assistance • Commuter benefits in select metropolitan areas Apply tot his job