Company Description About us, but we’ll be brief Experian is the world’s leading global information services company, unlocking the power of data to create more opportunities for consumers, businesses, and society. We are thrilled to share that FORTUNE has named Experian one of the 100 Best Companies to work for. In addition, for the last five years we’ve been named in the 100 “World’s Most Innovative Companies” by Forbes Magazine. Experian prioritizes our culture and look to bring people to the team who are passionate about their jobs, who are easy to work with, and who continue to value team over self. We have 23,000 people operating across 44 countries and every day we’re investing in new technologies, talented people, and innovation to help all our clients maximize every opportunity. 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.
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 Culture at Experian Our uniqueness is that we truly value yours. Experian's culture, people, and environments are key differentiators. We take our people's agenda very seriously. We focus on what truly matters; diversity and inclusion, work/life balance, flexible work, development, engagement, collaboration, wellness, rewards & recognitions, volunteering... the list goes on! Our benefits include: Medical, life and dental insurance, Asociacion Solidarista, International Share Save Plan, Flex Work/Work from home, Paid time off, Annual Performance Bonus, Education Reimbursement, Family Bonding, Bereavement Leave, Referral Program, and more. Experian Careers - Creating a better tomorrow together Find out what its like to work for Experian by clicking here Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to create a thriving, inclusive and diverse team where people love their work and love working together. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion is essential to our purpose of creating a better tomorrow. We value the uniqueness of every individual and want you to bring your whole, authentic self to work. For us, this is The Power of YOU and it ensures that we live what we believe.