Third Party Risk Management Analyst 2

** This role is not eligible for sponsorship AND is four days onsite hybrid at our N. Scottsdale office **

Job Summary

Organization & Role Context

Primary Duties & Accountabilities

Third‑Party Risk Assessments

• Conduct inherent and residual risk assessments for new and existing third‑party vendors.
• Perform security, privacy, and compliance assessments using standardized questionnaires and industry frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, SIG, ISO 27001, NIST).
• Review and analyze vendor‑provided documentation and evidence for adequacy, completeness, and control effectiveness.
• Document assessment results, identify risk gaps, and recommend remediation actions aligned with defined standards.
• Ensure assessments are completed in accordance with internal procedures and execution expectations.
   

Vendor Monitoring & Issue Management

• Track vendor remediation plans and validate closure of corrective actions.
• Monitor high‑risk vendors for changes in risk posture, control effectiveness, or material issues.
• Maintain centralized records, reporting, and dashboards to support ongoing oversight.
• Support periodic vendor reviews and recurring reassessment cycles.
   

Process Documentation & Governance Support

• Contribute to updates of TPRM procedures, workflows, and program documentation.
• Support internal and external audits by gathering evidence and documenting processes.
• Ensure program activities align with Choice’s governance standards and risk expectations.
   

Cross‑Functional Collaboration & Communication

• Partner with Legal, Procurement, Technology, Privacy, and business units to determine appropriate risk requirements for vendor engagements.
• Communicate assessment results, risk issues, and required next steps clearly to stakeholders.
• Provide guidance to internal partners on vendor intake forms and required risk documentation.
• Participate in vendor onboarding and review meetings as needed.
   

Continuous Improvement & Professional Development

• Stay current on third‑party risk trends, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
• Identify incremental improvements to assessment workflows and vendor experience.
• Pursue relevant TPRM, information security, or GRC training and certifications to support professional growth.
   

Qualifications
 

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Information Technology, Business, Risk Management, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
   

Experience

• 2–4 years of experience in third‑party/vendor risk management, IT risk, cybersecurity, compliance, or GRC.
• Experience reviewing SOC reports, security questionnaires, and vendor compliance evidence preferred.
• Familiarity with frameworks such as SOC 2, ISO 27001, NIST, PCI, and SIG beneficial.
   

Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical security documentation and identify risk gaps.
• Solid problem‑solving and decision‑making capabilities.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain risk concepts to non‑technical audiences.
• Ability to manage work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.
• High attention to detail with strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Ability to adapt to change and shifting priorities, consistent with Analyst II / mid‑level IC expectations.

Salary Range 

The salary range for this position is $81,000 to $95,000 annually.
 

The pay range listed is for this position and is what Choice Hotels reasonably expects to pay. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s pay position within the pay range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, qualifications, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  
 

**This role is not eligible for sponsorship**

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