Exceed the expectations of our residential mortgage borrowers & business partners through superior service, simple processes, and effective communications. We deliver on this mission by empowering our employees by encouraging and recognizing superior performance and innovative solutions, by promoting teamwork and divisional cooperation. Primary Function The Sr Vendor Risk Management Analyst will report directly to the Director Vendor Risk Management (VRM) and will be responsible for assisting in the execution of Newrez's Vendor Risk Management program. This includes document collection, review and dissemination of BC/DR plans, financial viability reviews, Information Security Assessments, and other relevant due diligence documentation, including but not limited to third-party Operational Control audits (SSAE 18 & SOC 1/2/3). The results of these reviews are formalized and shared with the appropriate Newrez lines of business, and if issues or deficiencies are identified. The Senior Analyst is responsible for assisting in remediation or providing recommendations making key decisions regarding the appropriate escalation action. Sr Vendor Risk Management Analyst will also be a liaison between VRM and the functional leaders, including Compliance, Risk, Legal, IT, HR, Marketing, Finance, Originations and Servicing to foster cooperative working relationships and to assist these leaders in meeting their goals. Principal Duties: * Ensure strong oversight of vendor risks and provide insight on existing and potential risks. * Ensure adherence to Government regulations, investor requirements and Newrez policies. * Perform risk assessments for new and existing vendors through the collection and review of required due diligence documentation, coordinate review with Finance, BC/DR, and IT for additional review, if applicable, inclusive of onsite vendor reviews. * Develop domain knowledge of Newrez's business to gain an understanding of short-term goals and long-term strategies for the organization. * Collaborate with LOB managers and prospective vendors to fully understand products and/or services being provided; assess risk appropriately. * Maintain broad influence through ongoing development of relationships across the organization; manage business relationships and cultivate an environment. * Some travel required for onsite vendor reviews. * Timely identify critical issues and work to resolution. * Performs related duties as assigned by management. Education and Experience * Bachelor's Degree or comparable experience in Economics or Finance highly preferred. * 5+ years' experience in vendor auditing experience, preferably in the mortgage industry. * 5+ years' experience in one or more of the following: Audit, Information Security, Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery, Mortgage Banking, Operational or Vendor Risk with an understanding of Vendor Risk Management. * Certified Auditor designation is preferred. * CRISC - Certified in Risk and Information Sec. Control Cert * CIA - Certified Internal Auditor * CISA - Certified Information Systems Auditor * CFE Certified Fraud Examiner * Experienced in the review of financial and operational AICPA audit reports including: SAS70, SSAE 18, and SOC reports. * Thorough Understanding of the mortgage or financial industry's regulatory requirements for managing third party vendors (CFPB, FNMA, HUD, OCC, etc.). * Proficiency in general computer use (MS Word, Excel, Visio and Outlook) and with enterprise contract management and/or administrative systems * Strong project management skills with experience leading initiatives across a distributed organization structure. * Advanced working knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, DocuSign, Visio, Adobe PRO and contract management applications * Role requires general understanding of systems and their application to advance the efficiency of operation. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Effective verbal and written communication skills with the demonstrated ability to engage with management team. * Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and maintain productive relationships across the organization, including various levels of leadership. * Strong influencing and negotiation skills; consultative and collaborative work style. * Strong analytical skills; solid decision making abilities coupled with sound judgment. * Ability to recognize and support the organization's preferences and priorities. * High learning agility with the ability to learn and integrate multiple business variables, make connections and recommend credible solutions. * High quality orientation; strong attention to detail. * Strong change management skills; successful experience with organization change implementations and associated deliverables. * Effective at managing multiple priorities and; ability to prioritize & organize time to deliver consistent results. * Self-starter; strong execution skills and a results orientation. Self-directed; comfortable working with ambiguity and uncertainty * High degree of professional maturity, integrity, ability to exercise appropriate discretion and maintain confidential data and information. * High degree of business acumen; strong technical aptitude. Additional Information: While this description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position's requirements, it in no way implies/states that these are the only job responsibilities. Management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and request other duties, as necessary. All employees are required to have smart phones that meet Company security standards with the ability to install apps such as Okta Verify and Microsoft Authenticator. Employment will be contingent on this requirement. Company Benefits: Newrez is a great place to work but we are only as strong as our greatest asset, our employees, so we believe in rewarding them! * Medical, dental, and vision insurance * Health Savings Account with employer contribution * 401(k) Retirement plan with employer match * Paid Maternity Leave/Parental Bonding Leave * Pet insurance * Adoption Assistance * Tuition reimbursement * Employee Loan Program * The Newrez Employee Emergency and Disaster Fund is a new program to support our team members Newrez NOW: * Our Corporate Social Responsibility program, Newrez NOW, empowers employees to become leaders in their communities through a robust program that includes volunteering, philanthropy, nonprofit grants, and more * 1 Volunteer Time Off (VTO) day, company-paid volunteer day where all eligible employees may participate in a volunteer event with a nonprofit of their choice * Employee Matching Gifts Program: We will match monetary employee donations to eligible non-profit organizations, dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per employee * Newrez Grants Program: Newrez hosts a giving portal where we provide employees an abundance of resources to search for an opportunity to donate their time or monetary contributions Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees' differences, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, and Veteran status. 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