Assistant Manager, Vendor Information Security Risk Management Specialist

Company Description

ARE YOU READY TO WORK AT ALTISOURCE?

If so, nice to meet you; We are Altisource! We are seeking energetic, highly skilled self-starters who thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment. We can offer you an exciting career with meaningful work and great colleagues as well as many development opportunities.

Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Vendor Information Security Risk Management Specialist to join our team. This individual will be responsible for evaluating and tracking information security risks posed by third-party vendors and partners. As part of the G&C team, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of our data and systems when interacting with external entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Vendor Risk Assessments: Conduct comprehensive information security risk assessments on third-party vendors and service providers. Evaluate their security posture, identify vulnerabilities, and ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and legal/regulatory requirements.
• Risk Mitigation & Management: Collaborate with stakeholders to define risk mitigation strategies for third-party vendors. Monitor and manage the lifecycle of vendor risk and ensure that risk treatment plans are in place and executed.
• Compliance & Regulatory Oversight: Ensure that third-party vendors comply with relevant industry standards (e.g., GDPR, ISO 27001, SOC 2, etc.) and internal security policies.
• Contractual Security Requirements: Work closely with the legal and procurement teams to establish and enforce security terms in third-party contracts, including Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Data Processing Agreements (DPAs).
• Continuous Monitoring: Implement processes and tools for ongoing monitoring of third-party security posture. Evaluate third-party security reports, incident response, and performance metrics to ensure adherence to agreed-upon security controls.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree any field.
• Experience:
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in information security, risk management, or a related field, with a focus on third-party risk management.
  • Demonstrated experience in assessing and mitigating risks associated with third-party vendors, including security assessments, audits, and compliance management.
  • Knowledge of industry frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001, and NIST.
• Skills:
  • Strong understanding of information security principles and third-party risk management processes.
  • Experience with vendor management tools and security risk assessment platforms.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to evaluate, interpret, and communicate security and compliance risks.
  • Project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Technical Proficiency:
  • Familiarity with security technologies, threat intelligence, and risk management tools.
  • Understanding of cloud security, data protection, and privacy laws.
     

    Personal Attributes

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a focus on risk identification and mitigation.
  • Proactive and self-motivated, able to work independently and in teams.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective relationships across departments and external parties.

Additional Information

• WORKING AT ALTISOURCE ADVANTAGES

  Prosperity

  · Competitive salary based on your experience and skills 

  Good Health

  · Comprehensive insurance plans; - Medical insurance for employees and family, Personal Accident Benefit and Life Insurance for employees

  · Wellness Programs – Doctor support, Psychologist, Counselor, Onsite health checkup camps, etc.

  Happiness

  · 10 paid holidays, plus 26 paid days off per year

  · Lots of employee engagement activities

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  OUR CORE VALUES

   For our employees, customers, and shareholders, we commit to…

  ·         Act with Integrity – exhibit unwavering integrity, compliance, and ethical conduct at all times

  ·        Energize People – enable exceptional people to energize their teams and drive results

  ·        Empower Innovation – reward the relentless creation of innovative and compliant solutions to achieve our mission and generate value for our customers

  ·        Exceed Customer Expectations – execute world-class solutions to deliver value and delight our customers

  ·        Win as a Team – embrace the passion, energy, and power of our global teams to win as “One-Altisource”

  ·        Enrich Communities – create positive impacts for the communities where we live and serve

   

  Are you up to the challenge? What are you waiting for? Apply today!