[Hiring] Vendor Governance & Controls Analyst @Kapitus

Role Description

The Vendor Governance & Controls Analyst is a manager-level governance and enablement role. This individual serves as a governance enforcer, business enabler, and accountability champion:

• Coaching Vendor Relationship Managers (VRMs) through governance requirements.
• Facilitating vendor lifecycle training for business unit leaders.
• Driving measurable accountability for scorecard execution and vendor performance standards across the enterprise.

This role operates as the bridge between established vendor management policy and the day-to-day behavior of business stakeholders who own vendor relationships. Success in this position requires:

• Governance expertise.
• Training facilitation skill.
• Executive influencing ability.
• An unwavering commitment to behavioral accountability within third-party oversight.

What You’ll Do:

• VRM RFP Navigation & Coaching: Serve as a dedicated business controls advisor to VRMs throughout the RFP process; coach VRMs on evaluation frameworks, scoring methodologies, and documentation standards without owning the RFP process itself.
• Vendor Lifecycle Training Facilitation: Design and facilitate end-to-end Vendor Lifecycle Training programs for VRMs, business unit leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Scorecard Accountability Enforcement: Act as the accountability owner for vendor scorecard execution; partner with business leaders to drive timely scorecard completion.
• Vendor Onsite Assessment Partnership: Travel alongside VRMs (up to 10%) to conduct vendor onsite assessments.
• Vendor Accountability Program Management: Lead structured vendor accountability initiatives including performance improvement plan facilitation.
• Business Leader Governance Enablement: Serve as a trusted advisor and change agent for business unit leaders.
• Controls Adherence Oversight: Monitor business unit and VRM adherence to established vendor governance policies.
• Governance Reporting & Insights: Leverage existing vendor scorecard data to produce governance-focused reporting and trend analysis for senior leadership.
• Cross-Functional Controls Integration: Collaborate with Compliance, Legal, Procurement, and Risk partners.
• Continuous Improvement Advocacy: Champion the adoption of vendor governance best practices across the enterprise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Organizational Development, or a related field.
• 5–8 years of experience in vendor management, business controls, or third-party governance within a financial services organization.
• Demonstrated experience in a controls, compliance, or governance-focused role.
• Proven track record of holding business stakeholders accountable to governance standards.
• Experience facilitating training, workshops, or enablement programs for business unit audiences.
• Strong understanding of vendor management lifecycle concepts.
• Familiarity with financial services regulatory guidance (OCC, FFIEC, CFPB).
• Exceptional interpersonal, influencing, and presentation skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% for vendor onsite assessments.

Preferred Skills:

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, or Risk Management.
• Professional certifications such as CTPS, CRVPM, or comparable vendor governance credential.
• Experience with vendor performance management platforms.
• Six Sigma, Lean, or change management certification.
• Prior experience in a business controls, internal audit, or compliance advisory role within financial services.
• Experience designing and delivering adult learning / corporate training curricula.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary Range of $89,700 - $143,900.
• Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare.
• Flexible Spending Account: Set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: Employer-sponsored post-tax benefits for well-being expenses.
• 100% Company Paid Insurances: Basic short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance and enhanced disability coverage.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Company-paid leave beyond state-mandated policies.
• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses.
• LifeBalance Program: Discounts on outdoor activities, arts, health, and fitness.
• Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access to exclusive discounts on shows, travel, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for further education.
• Travel Reimbursement: For all work-related travel.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time.
• Retirement Benefits: 401K plan with a 25% match on contributions, up to 6% of annual salary.