Risk Management Analyst

Third-Party Risk Management Analyst

We are seeking a Third-Party Risk Management Analyst for a great client on a six-month contract, with the potential for permanent hire. This role involves executing the Third-Party Risk Management program by conducting vendor risk assessments, due diligence, and security reviews, while monitoring performance and managing remediation to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Candidates should bring strong experience in compliance and risk management, proficiency in Venminder, and advanced Excel skills. Based in Kansas City, the position follows a hybrid schedule of four days in-office and one remote day each week, offering valuable career-building experience with a very large company.

Job Description : We are seeking a professional to support the rollout of a robust Third-Party Risk Management program. This position will focus on strengthening vendor oversight by building training and awareness across departments, creating screening tools aligned with industry standards, and refining policies and procedures to ensure effective risk governance.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the execution of the third-party risk framework.
• Collect, review, and process vendor and partner documentation.
• Identify and analyze potential risk issues, escalating findings to senior staff.
• Maintain accurate records of all identified concerns.
• Assist with business reviews of critical third-party relationships.
• Help manage data related to vendors and affiliates.
• Perform risk assessments, due diligence checks, and other internal deliverables.
• Support ad-hoc analysis and special projects.
• Lead initiatives to categorize vendors and oversee the assessment process.
• Conduct security evaluations of vendors prior to onboarding.
• Monitor ongoing risk exposure and coordinate remediation activities.
• Track vendor performance to confirm compliance with program requirements and regulatory expectations.

Essential Skills

Job Type & Location : This is a Contract position based out of Kansas City, MO. Pay and Benefits : The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $45.00 / hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following :

Workplace Type : This is a hybrid position in Kansas City, MO. Application Deadline : This position is anticipated to close on Dec 3, 2025.

About Aston Carter : Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain, and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific, and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing double diamond winner for both client and talent service. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com for other accommodation options.