Third-Party Governance and Risk Analyst

Is the opportunity to join a culture where “We Do the Right Thing,” and “We Courageously Shape Our Future Together” important to you? If so, Guardian is seeking a resolute motivated individual to join our team as Third-Party Governance & Risk Analyst.

In this role, you will be a key individual in “2nd line of defense for third party risk. This function includes assisting in developing policies, assessment approach, handling risk exceptions and development of mitigation plans. This role will also perform analytics to look at the various dimensions of risk (e.g., cyber, operational, reputational, financial, etc.) to provide insight, understand key drivers, identify strategies to reduce risk, and collaborate with other program stakeholders to improve transparency and enhance program effectiveness and efficiency.

Reporting to the Head of Third-Party Risk Management, this individual will work with key stakeholders including other risk teams in Sourcing, IT, Data Governance, and Cyber Security teams. They will also coordinate with other functional areas such as Business Resiliency.

You are:

• Action-oriented, meticulous, and quality-focused.

• An analytical person that can parse data into meaningful views and metrics to identify risks as well as opportunities.

• An individual with strong interpersonal skills to engage and motivate, and an out of the box thinker who can influence and embrace change.

• An individual who understands concepts of risk management, resiliency, cybersecurity, third party relationships.

• A “lifelong learner” of new concepts and technical capabilities.

• Able to identify gaps in the risk processes and take a risk-based approach on coverage.

• An individual with broad knowledge of operational risk, technology concepts, and data risk.

• An individual that possesses confidence to engage with multiple levels of stakeholders including middle and senior management.

You have:

• 3-5 years’ proven experience in risk, audit, cyber and/or technology functions (preferably w/ 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.

You will:

• 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. Projects such as data minimization activities.

• 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.

Location:   

Hybrid role - 3 days in the office, 2 days WFH - Preferred locations- Guardian home offices located in Bethlehem, PA, Hudson Yards NYC, Stamford CT or Holmdel, NJ

Travel to Guardian offices as determined by the People Leader.

Salary Range

The salary range reflected above is a good faith estimate of base pay for the primary location of the position. The salary for this position ultimately will be determined based on the education, experience, knowledge, and abilities of the successful candidate. In addition to salary, this role may also be eligible for annual, sales, or other incentive compensation.

Our Promise

At Guardian, you’ll have the support and flexibility to achieve your professional and personal goals.  Through skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities, we provide opportunities to build communities and grow your career, surrounded by diverse colleagues with high ethical standards.

Inspire Well-Being

As part of Guardian’s Purpose – to inspire well-being – we are committed to offering contemporary, supportive, flexible, and inclusive benefits and resources to our colleagues.

Health Care

• Choice of [high deductible/copay] 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

Life and Disability Insurance

• Company-paid Life and Disability insurance plus voluntary supplemental coverage

• Accident insurance

Retirement and Financial

• 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

Time Off and Remote Work

• 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 and Work-Life

• 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

Equity & Inclusion

Opportunities to build inclusive and meaningful connections through involvement in colleague-led affinity groups:

• Employee Resource Groups:

• Colleague Connection Committees

• Community Involvement Committees

A culture that encourages colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work

• Voluntary self-ID

• Pronunciation and phonetic spelling of names

Benefits apply to full-time eligible employees. Interns are not eligible for most Company benefits.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Guardian is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, marital status, disability, military or veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Accommodations

Guardian is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. Guardian also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants (and employees) to accommodate the individual's known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, unless doing so would create an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact applicant_accommodation@glic.com.

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday.