Third Party Risk Analyst

Company Description

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Job Description

Job description

The Third Party Risk Analyst will comprehensively manage third parties on an enterprise basis and will conduct oversight activities, which will include, but not limited to performing thorough risk assessments to ensure Third Parties are complying with their contractual requirements, Federal, state, and local laws, and Experian’s policies and procedures. In this role the Third Party Risk Analyst will be responsible for: • Ensuring third parties comply with Experian’s Global Third Party Management Policy and Procedures. • Partnering with the Line of Business vendor management team and relationship managers to conduct remote desktop due diligence of third parties that meet a certain risk tolerance. Such due diligence will include evaluating whether third parties have an effective Compliance Management Program (CMP) in place. • Conducing risk assessments of third parties for purposes of identifying, assessing, and documenting whether third parties continue to comply with Experian’s Third Party Management Policy and Procedures. • Partner with internal parties in mitigating risk identified through monitoring activities. • Routinely perform testing of third party business operations to ensure that all regulations are being followed. • Ensuring third parties provide training on applicable Regulatory Requirements to those employees (including the employees of any subcontractor of the third party) who have access to Experian data or, in the case of a service provider, are assigned to perform duties on behalf of Experian. • Acting as an independent review and evaluation body to ensure that compliance Issues/concerns within the organization are being appropriately evaluated, investigated, and resolved. Escalate as needed. Required Abilities: • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, including ability to persuade and influence without direct authority • Ability to work independently and proactively • Flexible thinking and ability to adapt to various situation • Possesses sound judgement, flexibility, and nimbleness in changing courses and solving problems swiftly • Proficient analytical skills and ability to identify potential compliance issues • Collaborative and consultative approach • Understanding of risk and control principles • Good analytical and influential skills, attention to detail, and exceptional creativity for problem-solving, with the ability to balance in a resource constrained environment. Required Experience: • Strong academic background (university degree preferable but not essential) • Knowledge of Laws and Regulations such as FCRA, GLBA, and UDAAP • Comprehensive Understanding of Third Party Compliance Oversight • 3+ years prior Third Party Risk or and/or internal audit experience a plus • Experience in defining appropriate risk controls

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Required Abilities: • Excellent English verbal and written communication skills, including ability to persuade and influence without direct authority • Ability to work independently and proactively • Flexible thinking and ability to adapt to various situation • Possesses sound judgement, flexibility, and nimbleness in changing courses and solving problems swiftly • Proficient analytical skills and ability to identify potential compliance issues • Collaborative and consultative approach • Understanding of risk and control principles • Good analytical and influential skills, attention to detail, and exceptional creativity for problem-solving, with the ability to balance in a resource constrained environment. Required Experience: • Strong academic background (university degree preferable but not essential) • Knowledge of Laws and Regulations such as FCRA, GLBA, and UDAAP • Comprehensive Understanding of Third Party Compliance Oversight • 3+ years prior Third Party Risk or and/or internal audit experience a plus • Experience in defining appropriate risk controls

Additional Information

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.