Vendor Risk Management Compliance Analyst

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

Join us as a Vendor Risk Management Compliance Analyst

Brown Brothers Harriman is currently recruiting a Vendor Risk Management (“VRM”) Compliance Analyst to join our Core Compliance Team.  In this role you will collaborate with BBH personnel in a variety of roles and responsibilities to ensure that the Firm’s vendor relationships are reviewed, assessed and monitored in accordance with the VRM Program (“Program”) requirements. This includes assisting in the preparation of Vendor Service Requests, conducting due diligence reviews, performing vendor risk assessments, obtaining required approvals, and ensuring the appropriate level of ongoing monitoring is performed throughout the lifecycle of vendor relationships.

The VRM Compliance Analyst will work closely with internal and external stakeholders and vendors to help ensure vendor relationships comply with regulatory requirements, BBH policies, and industry best practices.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking to build a career in compliance and risk management within the financial services industry.  

Some of your key responsibilities include:  

• Review all incoming Vendor Service Requests to ensure requests are sufficiently detailed to enable the Vendor Management Committee (VMC) to assess the engagement and assign an appropriate risk rating.
• Ensure all new engagements and ongoing monitoring requests undergo appropriate due diligence based on product/service risk profiles.
• Assist in conducting initial and ongoing vendor risk assessments.
• Monitor in-process requests to address any delays and/or issues.
• Respond to BBH personnel inquiries regarding request status and the requirements for successful completion of due diligence and/or outstanding requests.
• Review and disposition weekly OFAC/Sanctions & Negative News screening alerts.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for the weekly VMC meeting as well as other communications to BBH risk management committees, as applicable.
• Assist in the implementation of enhancements to the Firm’s VRM system, including testing, training and communication to relevant stakeholders.
• Assist in the updating of policies and procedures related to the Program.
• Support the Head of VRM in the ongoing development and enhancement of the Program.
• Support internal/external audits and regulatory exam preparation related to reviews of the VRM Program.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 2+ years of compliance, risk management or audit experience.
• Financial services industry experience a plus.
• Motivated self-starter with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional time management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical capabilities and written and oral communication skills; attention to detail is a must.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with proven experience in relationship building and partnering; must work well in both team and individual settings.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with GRC or Vendor Risk Management systems a plus.
• Certified Third Party Risk Professional is preferred but not required.

NOTE - this is a fully remote role, but to be eligible candidates must reside in the Central NY/Utica, Pittsburgh or Tampa area.

   

Salary Range

Utica: $55,000 - $65,000 + annual bonus target

Pittsburgh/Tampa: $60,000 - $65,000 + annual bonus target

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability or how we support you to thrive personally, physically and financially.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law.