About Avalara

Avalara is a global leader in providing cloud-based tax compliance solutions. With a mission to simplify complex tax compliance rules and regulations, Avalara handles tax calculations for every transaction worldwide. Whether it’s a local store or an international retailer, Avalara works with businesses of all sizes to ensure accurate and automatic tax calculations. The company’s technical expertise allows for quick and precise calculations, making Avalara the preferred choice for businesses around the world. With offices across the U.S. and globally in countries like Brazil, Canada, India, the U.K., Belgium, and across Europe, Avalara is at the forefront of tax technology innovation. Joining Avalara means being part of a dynamic team that is driving innovation in the tax technology industry.

Position Overview:

Avalara is in search of a dedicated and enthusiastic candidate to become a part Vendor Risk Management team as a  Analyst. This position is well-suited for individuals aspiring to begin a career in risk analysis and play a significant role in evaluating third-party vendors, both current and prospective. As a vital member of Avalara’s Organizational Risk, Resilience, Compliance & Audit (ORRCA) team, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing compliance risks throughout the organization.

Job Title: Vendor Risk Management Analyst

Location: Pune, India

Responsibilities:

• Analyze due diligence results and conduct periodic monitoring.
• Apply project management principles to vendor risk assessments.
• Assess the completeness of vendor data and assist in documentation.
• Participate in risk assessments of existing vendors.
• Gather due diligence information from vendors for assessments and prepare documentation and risk summary reports.
• Assist in performing new and recurring risk assessments, mitigation plans, and coordination with internal stakeholders for remediation.
• Implement processes to monitor vendor portfolios using a risk-based approach.
• Collaborate with business units to develop and implement controls to mitigate risks.
• Administer issue monitoring, exception tracking, and remediation actions.
• Enhance vendor processes and controls in collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Track and report on risk assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Identify critical vendors.
• Assist in the setup of the vendor risk management system.
• Perform other assigned tasks.

Qualifications:

• 1+ year(s) of experience in vendor management or a similar role.
• Experience in assisting with risk assessments of vendors and third parties is advantageous.
• Familiarity with SOC reports, penetration testing results, or security control attestations is a plus.
• Basic understanding of identifying and reporting cybersecurity risk findings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft SharePoint and the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
• Ability to assess potential risks, evaluate impact, and make decisions.

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