Third Party Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Analyst
Los Angeles, California - Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite
Full Time
The Analyst will be a key player in overseeing third-party vendor risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting enterprise GRC initiatives. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with GRC processes, strong familiarity with risk frameworks, and an aptitude for cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manage the full Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) lifecycle from vendor onboarding to offboarding
- Perform initial and ongoing risk assessments of third-party vendors, focusing on data privacy and cybersecurity
- Request, analyze, and track vendor due diligence documentation (e.g., SOC reports, SIG questionnaires, security policies)
- Evaluate third-party security controls in line with the firm's risk management framework
- Collaborate with Procurement and Legal teams to support contract and compliance reviews
- Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders on remediation plans and tracking risk mitigation
- Assist with client compliance requests , including questionnaires and assessments
- Maintain and report on key risk metrics , supporting periodic reviews and audits
- Contribute to the automation and optimization of GRC workflows and tools
- Stay updated on industry regulations (e.g., GDPR, CCPA) and best practices (e.g., NIST, ISO)
- Provide training and guidance to business units on GRC processes and vendor compliance expectations
- Participate in GRC program improvement initiatives and ad hoc security projects
Required Skills & Qualifications :
Minimum 3 years of experience in Third Party Risk Management , GRC , or a related security / governance fieldProven track record in highly regulated environments such as finance, legal, or consulting (Big 4 experience is a plus)Strong understanding of GRC domains : compliance, enterprise risk, vendor resilienceFamiliarity with security and privacy frameworks such as NIST CSF , ISO 27001 , GDPR , CCPAHighly organized with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities independentlyExcellent written and verbal communication skills with experience engaging cross-functional stakeholdersProficient in tools like Excel , Confluence , and common risk assessment platformsPreferred Certifications (Nice to Have) :
CTPRP, CRISC, CISA, CISM, or similar industry certifications