Vendor Risk Manager - Data Supplier SME - Chief Risk Office

Vendor Risk Manager - Data Supplier SME - Chief Risk Office The energy of a newsroom, the pace of a trading floor, the buzz of a recent tech breakthrough; we work hard, and we work fast - while keeping up the quality and accuracy we're known for. It's what keeps us inventing and reinventing, all the time. Our culture is wide open, just like our spaces. We bring out the best in each other through collaboration. Through our countless volunteer projects, we also help network with the communities around us, too. You can do amazing work here. Work you couldn't do anywhere else. It's up to you to make it happen. What's the role? Vendor Risk Management (VRM) is part of the Chief Risk Office (CRO) and responsible for assisting Bloomberg departments and select subsidiaries of Bloomberg LP in the selection, assessment, mitigation and continuous monitoring of risks introduced by vendors and other third-party service providers. We are looking for a Vendor Risk Manager with a background in Financial Services, Data Management, Risk Management, Audit, and/or Compliance to join a fast growing and highly collaborative team. You will drive risk identification, assessment, remediation, and continuous monitoring activities across our Data Supplier population while contributing to strategic initiatives to enhance the overall Vendor Risk Program in line with our transformation agenda. Your work will add value to business units that rely on third party data suppliers to achieve their goals, by helping them understand the risks inherent in third party engagements and minimize risk exposure throughout the engagement lifecycle. We'll trust you to: Conduct assessments, continuously monitor and report on data quality, resilience, security, and privacy risks across our Data Supplier portfolio Coordinate risk mitigation activities with Product and Data teams, consulting with partner control functions such as Legal, Compliance and Risk when required Cultivate and leverage relationships with Product and Data teams and control functions including Legal, Compliance, Procurement, Chief Information Security Office (CISO), Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Enterprise Resilience & Incident Management (ERIM) to accomplish objectives Continuously evolve VRM’s Data Supplier Risk Management Framework through lessons learned and changes in the financial data, technology and risk landscape Lead key VRM activities and demonstrate understanding of the top and material data risks that affect Bloomberg and our clients Monitor and analyzes risk data and metrics to identify trends, patterns, and areas for improvement Develop targeted material to deliver actionable risk reporting to Business Units as needed Interpret, train and enforce compliance with Bloomberg Vendor Risk Management Standard and Procedures Provide and coordinate input to key compliance, legal, and regulatory initiatives Participate in select risk committees / working groups You’ll need to have: 10+ years of experience in Risk management Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Information Systems, or related discipline Knowledge of financial markets, instruments, and trading lifecycle Familiarity with Data Privacy regulations and industry standards (e.g., GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA) Great collaboration skills to guide organizational change and partner with both senior management and staff Proven intellectual curiosity through professional training, advanced degree or professional impact Understanding of risk management frameworks, such as COSO Prior experience in either a 1st or 2nd line of defense capacity Self-starter, with the ability to work independently with minimal guidance and a positive work attitude Excellent time management skills and ability to deliver work on assigned schedules Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to act decisively and independently to resolve sophisticated issues Ability to simplify difficult concepts and challenges Excellent oral and written communication skills and efficiency of operating across a multitude of levels Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and able to thrive in a dynamic, fast paced environment We’d love to see: Experience in the field of Data Management, Risk Assurance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or other Control functions An understanding of data quality management principles and controls An understanding of supplier agreements, contractual terms, and service level agreements Experience in developing risk metrics Familiarity with Data Quality standards (e.g., ISO 8000) Familiarity with Risk Frameworks (e.g., NIST, COBIT, COSO) Familiarity with Vendor Risk Assessment Frameworks/Tools (e.g., SIG, CAIQ, VSAQ) Achievement of industry certifications (e.g., CIA, CTPRP, CISA, CTPRA, CISSP, CIPP, CISM) Has an inquisitive mindset with interest in continuous learning and development Does this sound like you? 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