Senior Third-Party Risk Analyst

Responsibilities

• Serve as the subject matter expert for third-party and supplier risk management, owning and maturing the TPRM methodology.
• Lead end-to-end third-party risk assessments across the full lifecycle, including intake, due diligence, contracting, and monitoring.
• Analyze complex technical and non-technical evidence, such as SOC 2 Type II reports and penetration test results, to determine risk ratings.
• Partner with procurement, legal, and privacy teams to review contracts and recommend risk-reducing security language.
• Mentor junior analysts and act as an escalation point for high-risk or complex engagements.
• Identify and recommend AI-driven efficiencies within the TPRM program.
• Guide stakeholders through exception-to-policy analysis and risk mitigation decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of information security experience, including hands-on ownership of third-party or supplier risk assessments.
• Active industry certification such as CISSP, CISM, CRISC, or CISA.
• Strong knowledge of NIST, ISO, and PCI-DSS standards.
• Proven ability to communicate complex risk findings to diverse stakeholders and leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of information security experience.
• Experience implementing AI-driven efficiencies within a risk management program.
• Experience working in regulated environments involving FERPA, GLBA, or FTC regulations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, and mental healthcare.
• Health savings account (HSA) and flexible spending account (FSA).
• Retirement savings plan and life insurance.
• Flexible paid time off and flexible paid sick time.
• 11 paid holidays and up to 12 weeks of parental leave.
• Discounted WGU tuition.

About the Company

Western Governors University (WGU) is a leading accredited online university dedicated to expanding access to higher education through innovative, competency-based degree programs. Founded by a coalition of U.S. governors, WGU serves a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals committed to helping students graduate and build better futures.