Analyst, Vendor Risk Continuous Monitoring Program

Overview

Job Title

Analyst, Vendor Risk Continuous Monitoring
Grade Level: 08
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana
Shift: UK Shift (2 PM to 11 PM IST)

About the Role

As part of the Vendor Risk Continuous Monitoring Team within the Vendor Risk Management (VRM) program at S&P Global Corporate, you will be responsible for monitoring vendor risks across various domains including financial, compliance, reputational, cybersecurity, and privacy. This role involves continuous assessment and collaboration with internal teams and vendors to mitigate risk and ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor vendor risk posture using monitoring tools.

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments of third-party vendors and affiliates.

• Perform periodic reviews of existing vendor relationships to ensure risk is appropriately managed.

• Collaborate with internal teams including Cyber Risk, Business Continuity, Procurement, and Compliance.

• Assist business partners in accurately capturing risks in assessments and reviewing their quality.

• Work with vendors and internal stakeholders to create and track risk mitigation plans.

• Lead and support enhancement projects to meet business and regulatory needs.

• Identify process improvement opportunities within the VRM program.

• Support team workload balance and manage ad-hoc projects.

Team Overview

The Vendor Risk Management Team supports global business units by conducting detailed risk assessments and ensuring risk mitigation strategies are in place before engaging with vendors. This function plays a critical role in making risk-informed, data-driven decisions aligned with compliance and regulatory standards.

Basic Required Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in vendor risk assessments or related areas (e.g., compliance, IT audit, GRC).

• Experience managing risks for IT and cloud-based vendors.

• Knowledge of information security controls and standards (e.g., ISO, NIST).

• Familiarity with different risk functions: Third Party Risk, IT Risk, Operational, Financial, Privacy, Internal Audit, etc.

• Proficiency with vendor management tools and continuous monitoring platforms (preferred).

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work 2 PM – 11 PM IST (UK shift).

Preferred Qualifications

• Flexibility to attend meetings during US business hours.

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and detail-oriented skills.

• Critical thinking and strong analytical abilities.

• Risk management or information security certifications are a plus.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health insurance.

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation and leave policies.

• Continuous Learning: Career development and skill-building resources.

• Financial Wellness: Competitive salary, retirement planning, and education assistance.

• Family Perks: Benefits for dependents and family support programs.

• Additional Perks: Discounts, referral incentives, and more.

For more details: https://spgbenefits.com/benefit-summaries

Company Values and Culture

• Purpose: Transforming data into Essential Intelligence® to accelerate progress.

• People: A global team of 35,000+ professionals driven by curiosity and impact.

• Values: Integrity, Discovery, and Partnership.

• Inclusion: Committed to fair hiring, transparency, and equal opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Statement

S&P Global is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, gender, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. For accommodation requests during the application process, email: EEO.Compliance@spglobal.com.

Useful links:

• EEO is the Law Poster (U.S.)

• Pay Transparency Provision

Job ID: 311269
Posted On: March 22, 2025
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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