Vice President of Vendor Risk And Governance

Job Description :

Job Title : Vice President of Vendor Risk And Governance

The Role

Fidelity Investments is seeking an experienced and strategic Vice President of Vendor Risk and Governance to lead our enterprise-wide Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework. In this role, you will balance vendor risk management with business enablement, driving meaningful impact on the organization's resilience, reputation, and long-term growth. A critical part of the role involves partnering with executive leadership, business units, and functional leaders to integrate third-party risk considerations into enterprise risk management and procurement processes.

You will build and operationalize a comprehensive TPRM framework covering the full third-party lifecycle-from onboarding and due diligence to monitoring and exit. This includes implementing tiering models, risk assessment methodologies, and reporting tools that enhance transparency and efficiency. Additional responsibilities include leading cross-functional vendor risk committees, resolving escalated vendor issues, and delivering actionable risk insights to senior leadership. As a culture builder, you will mentor others and foster strong relationships across compliance, IT security, procurement, and legal teams to embed TPRM into daily operations and promote a risk-aware, business-friendly environment.

The Expertise and Skills You Bring

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in risk management
• Desired background in Third Party Risk Management
• Over 5 years of experience in Project and / or Program Management
• Proven track record of leading complex enterprise projects to completion
• Outstanding organizational skills with attention to detail and strategic thinking
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across all management levels
• Effective analytical skills to derive insights and craft actionable recommendations
• Experience developing and delivering enterprise-wide risk strategies aligned with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements
• Ability to establish governance structures that drive consistency and accountability

The Team

You will be part of a highly collaborative, cross-functional team that partners with executive leadership, business units, compliance, IT security, procurement, and legal to embed third-party risk management into enterprise operations. You will work closely with stakeholders across the organization to integrate risk considerations into procurement and enterprise risk processes, while chairing or participating in risk committees to ensure oversight and accountability. As a collaborator and culture builder, you will offer mentorship and thought leadership on TPRM across the enterprise, foster strong relationships across key functions, and promote a risk-aware culture that balances strong governance with business enablement.

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Most roles at Fidelity are Hybrid, requiring associates to work onsite every other week (all business days, M-F) in a Fidelity office. This does not apply to Remote or fully Onsite roles.

Please be advised that Fidelity's business is governed by the provisions of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Investment Advisers Act of 1940, the Investment Company Act of 1940, ERISA, numerous state laws governing securities, investment and retirement-related financial activities and the rules and regulations of numerous self-regulatory organizations, including FINRA, among others. Those laws and regulations may restrict Fidelity from hiring and / or associating with individuals with certain Criminal Histories.