Ready to be pushed beyond what you think you’re capable of?
At Coinbase, our mission is to increase economic freedom in the world. It’s a massive, ambitious opportunity that demands the best of us, every day, as we build the emerging onchain platform — and with it, the future global financial system.
To achieve our mission, we’re seeking a very specific candidate. We want someone who is passionate about our mission and who believes in the power of crypto and blockchain technology to update the financial system. We want someone who is eager to leave their mark on the world, who relishes the pressure and privilege of working with high caliber colleagues, and who actively seeks feedback to keep leveling up. We want someone who will run towards, not away from, solving the company’s hardest problems.
Our work culture is intense and isn’t for everyone. But if you want to build the future alongside others who excel in their disciplines and expect the same from you, there’s no better place to be.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Third Party Vendor Manager to oversee and manage third-party vendors within the compliance domain for our Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operations. The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of compliance requirements, vendor management best practices, and a proven track record of effectively managing vendor relationships. This role plays a critical part in ensuring adherence to regulatory standards and operational excellence within our organization.
What you’ll be doing (ie. job duties):
- Develop and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with third-party vendors within the compliance domain. Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor communications, escalations, and issue resolution. Conduct regular vendor performance reviews and ensure compliance with contractual agreements and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure vendor performance and compliance. Generate regular reports and dashboards to provide insights into vendor performance, compliance status, and areas for improvement. Present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders as needed.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Legal, Compliance, Operations, and IT, to ensure alignment on vendor management processes, requirements, and objectives. Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives to support organizational goals and strategic initiatives.
- Identify and assess potential risks associated with third-party vendor relationships, including operational, financial, and risks. Develop risk mitigation strategies and controls to minimize exposure and ensure business continuity. Monitor and evaluate changes in the regulatory landscape and industry trends that may impact vendor risk profiles.
- Lead contract negotiations with third-party vendors to ensure favorable terms and conditions that align with organizational objectives and compliance requirements. Monitor contract expiration dates and proactively initiate contract renewals or amendments as necessary.
- Use Lean Sigma principles to identify and solve problemsCreate, establish and stress-test governance mechanisms to drive performance and process complianceCreate and/or revisit KPI/KRA standards and goals for achieving business objectives.
- This role is remote but requires regular travel to the vendor site in Dallas, TX.
What we look for in you (ie. job requirements):
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CSCP, CIPP) is a plus.
- Minimum of 6 years of experience in operations / vendor management, preferably within the BPO industry
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in compliance domain (AML, KYC, ORM, Fraud Investigations or CAMS certification ).
- Deep understanding of regulatory compliance requirements, such as GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, etc.
- Proven track record of successfully managing third-party vendor relationships and driving operational excellence.
- Strong negotiation, and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in using vendor management tools, contract management systems, and MS Office Suite.
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