Vendor Risk Assessment Center (VRAC) Global Analyst
Country: Spain
Aquanima is looking for a Vendor Risk Assessment Center (VRAC) Global Analyst based in our Boadilla del Monte office.
WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY
At Santander, we are key players in the transformation of the financial sector. Do you want to join us?
At Aquanima, we provide a valuable service to our customers as part of the Santander Group, seeking to achieve maximum efficiency for the Group and for external clients through the management of purchasing processes.
Our ultimate objective is to maximize savings for our clients, offering expertise in purchasing across various expense categories in the countries where we operate.
Additionally, our capabilities allow us to offer other value-added services such as supplier management and contract management.
We are a strategic partner to our customers and suppliers, creating long-term relationships and helping them achieve greater efficiency in their operations.
Santander is proud to be an organization that promotes equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, culture, and disability.
Our mission is to help more people and businesses prosper. We embrace a strong risk culture, and all professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
As a Vendor Risk Assessment Center (VRAC) Global Analyst, you will be responsible for the following activities:
Quality Assurance (QA)
Review of risk assessments performed by Aquanima's VRAC teams across different countries on the following risk dimensions: Cyber Security (CYBER), Security (SEC), Facilities (FAC), Data Protection (DP), and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) according to the QA planning.
Produce a report based on the analysis conclusions and agree on results with the VRAC teams across different countries, communicating results to top management of Aquanima and Global TPRM.
Monitor the QA corrective action plan in each country and support the countries with remediation plans.
Intragroup and Global Vendor Certification
Global certification of intra-group companies and global vendors in applicable risk dimensions according to the nature of the entities for certification.
Manage and execute risk assessments autonomously in accordance with agreed methodologies and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure effective communication with different stakeholders to complete certification according to corporate standards and agreed timelines.
Oversight of VRAC Activity
Maintain a consolidated view of VRAC activity in all countries, challenge the current operating model, define the Target Operating Model, and promote coordination and best practices exchange among countries.
Oversight of Indicators and VRAC Performance
Stay updated with global initiatives and model evolution, proposing improvements.
Work closely with Global Third Party Risk Management (TPRM) in all of the above.
EXPERIENCE
Experience: years in a similar position. Desirable: previous experience in risk management, compliance, or audit functions.
EDUCATION
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Engineering, or similar.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
Languages: English; highly valued: Portuguese or German.
High analytical skills, good communication, and teamwork abilities.
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