Vendor Risk Analyst Cover Letter

I am excited to be applying for the position of vendor risk analyst. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for knowledgeable technical and project management (full life-cycle) responsibilities in more than one information security discipline including, but not limited to, risk management, network intrusion detection and prevention, security event/incident response, security policy, vulnerability management, regulatory compliance, and encrypted and secure remote access.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Strategic & bigger picture-thinker with strong execution mindset
• Good communication and training skills, with customer service orientation
• Result oriented, well organized, analytical and self-motivated
• Process focused and seeking for continuous improvement
• Experience in Power BI, Alteryx, other data management and reporting tools
• Extensive working experience in Business Risk Management, Operational Risk, Internal Audit, and/or Controls related function within the health care industry preferred
• No direct management responsibility, but is highly accountable for the effectiveness, quality and timeliness of project design decisions and how easily these designs can be implemented
• Professional certifications (CISA, CISSP, GSEC, CRISC, others) or related experience

Please consider me for the vendor risk analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for lead level expertise for IT and security risk and control related matters with a focus in cybersecurity, physical security, logical access, and in general information security.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• ISACA certifications preferred
• Understanding of key governance, risk, and compliance concepts relating to third party risk and related guidance
• Demonstrates aptitude for identifying and interpreting third party risks and mitigating controls including key contract terms, necessary oversight, deliverables and obligations
• Contribute to the development of enhanced data requests and global management reporting
• Keep up to date with the European regulatory environment, actions, guidance and industry practices
• Proficiency in SQL, Excel, Powerpoint
• Very strong business writing and verbal communication (and presentation) skills
• Assist in the maintenance, monitoring and reporting of enterprise third-party vendor risk management metrics and KRIs for inclusion in enterprise risk management reporting for line of business reporting as appropriate

Please consider me for the vendor risk analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for guidance regarding the PCI requirements and key domains of security controls including change management, system access, network, encryption, security testing and policy.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong knowledge of networking, databases, systems, applications, mobile, SaaS and cloud technologies
• In-depth knowledge of data security and protection techniques
• Extensive experience working with diverse groups within dynamic organizations in both IT and business areas
• Extensive experience building collaboration solutions for geographically dispersed teams
• Experience working with GRC tool(s)
• Demonstrated program leadership in Information Security and customer negotiations
• Expert in information security risk management especially as it pertains to 3rd and 4th party risk and customer committments
• Demonstrated experience in an Information Security program managment role

Please consider me for the vendor risk analyst opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for assistance for IT and security risk and control related matters with a focus in cybersecurity, physical security, logical access, and in general information security.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Strong analytical acumen with proficiency in Excel, Visio and other MS Office suite products
• Knowledge of credit tools such as Dun & Bradstreet reports preferred
• Knowledge of Global Supply Chain Management preferred
• Knowledge of Commodity/Stock Market trading preferred
• Able to maintain integrity with confidential matters
• Able to demonstrate a knowledge of data processing concepts
• Experience with SAP Ariba, other procurement systems, workflow software, financial systems or comparable knowledge preferred
• Preferred subject matter expertise in SOC2, ISO 27000, risk assessment methodologies, Shared Assessments, ITIL practices, and GRC

In response to your job posting for vendor risk analyst, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for security subject matter expertise and consultation to customers and business leaders on network security solutions including architecture, design, documentation and policies.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Conduct moderately complex analysis and develop / manage integrated financial / business / vendor reporting / dashboards
• Support multiple vendor relationships across a wide variety of products and services as assigned
• Support portfolio of vendors with moderate to high regulatory requirements as assigned
• Time horizon and nature of work is generally medium-term focused as assigned
• Operate as a working lead on initiatives as assigned as assigned
• Knowledge of the finance and lending industry including but not limited to vendor management and vendor risk assessment practices and concepts
• Demonstrates understanding of vendor management concepts and implementation techniques including vendor governance and performance monitoring
• Understanding of IT business needs and knowledge of IT industry standard best practices