Senior Third Party Risk Specialist

Responsibilities

• Own and evolve enterprise-wide third-party security risk strategy, including automation and continuous monitoring
• Liaise with cross-functional teams to operationalize third-party security risk controls
• Communicate complex vendor risk landscapes and prioritization decisions to senior leadership
• Drive alignment on third-party risk tolerance and mitigation strategies
• Execute and innovate efficiency strategies for incoming due diligence requests from partners and clients
• Administer tech stack including BlackKite, Responsive, Serval, and N8N
• Maintain and improve risk assessment methodology, vendor tiering, and reporting artifacts
• Monitor critical and high-risk vendors for control changes and compliance concerns

Requirements

• 7+ years in risk management with program-level strategy experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Risk Management, or related field
• Proven track record of spearheading third-party risk program improvements
• Hands-on experience managing third-party AI risk
• Fluency in cyber risk methodologies and qualitative/quantitative risk analysis
• Substantial experience with AI/automation tools and GRC or TPRM platforms
• Working knowledge of security frameworks such as SIG, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, or NIST AI RMF

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in payments, fintech, or regulated industries
• Experience with client due diligence and vendor governance in regulated environments
• Deep understanding of AI/ML vendor risk and responsible governance

About the Company

PayNearMe builds innovative technology that transforms the way businesses and their customers experience payments. Their PayXM™ platform manages the entire payment experience for industries including consumer lending, iGaming, and property management.