At a Glance
- Tasks: Assess and manage vendor risks to ensure compliance and security.
- Company: Join Boots, a leading retail brand committed to inclusivity and growth.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, generous discounts, flexible benefits, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with excellent career progression and support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in risk management while working with a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in risk management and strong analytical skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 69750 - 85250 £ per year.
Role
Vendor Assurance Risk Analyst
Contract
Permanent
Location
- Nottingham, Beeston – on-site
- What You’ll Be Doing
As a Vendor Assurance Risk Analyst, you will play a crucial role in ensuring our vendors meet the highest standards of compliance and risk management.
Third party and supply chain risk is one of the fastest growing areas in Information Security and we’re expanding our capability.
We’re looking for a Third-Party Vendor Assurance Risk Analyst to help us assess, monitor and reduce risks across our internal & global vendor ecosystem.
If you enjoy working with purpose, autonomy and a strong sense of partnership across the business, this role will give you the opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess third-party and our own supply chain risks via conducting security due-diligence reviews, analysing vendor & internal supplier risk assessments and evaluating controls against internal standards and industry best practice.
- Identify, document and report risks of vendor services, technology integrations, data processing activities and supply-chain dependencies.
- Track, manage and drive remediation of risks, working closely with vendors, internal stakeholders and improve closure times.
- Review and validate security controls implemented by third parties, including access management, data protection, incident response and infrastructure security.
- Review security clauses and compliance requirements prior to onboarding or renewal.
- Investigate security exceptions or violations for third-party services, coordinating with internal teams and external parties.
- Develop reporting and provide insights through dashboards, metrics and risk summaries for management, government forums and audit requirements.
- Contribute to continuous improvements of our internal compliance standards and third-party risk processes, frameworks and tooling to enhance visibility and control across supply chain.
- Coordinate responses to customer, client and regulatory security assurance questionnaires and assessments, providing evidence of security controls, while engaging SMEs to ensure accurate and timely submissions.
- What You’ll Need To Have (our Must-haves)
- Proven experience in risk management, security operations, IT governance or compliance roles.
- Strong understanding of vendor risk, third-party assurance or supply-chain security.
- Experience reviewing vendor contracts, SLAs and security requirements.
- Ability to diagnose, isolate and resolve complex issues and recommend practical solutions.
- Strong analytical and reporting skills with ability to interpret technical information and translate into clear business focused risk statements.
- Ability to produce clear reports, dashboards and presentations.
- Strong communication skills and leadership abilities to influence at all levels and work with cross-functional teams both internally and externally.
- It Would Be Great If You Also Have
- Experience in the retail or healthcare industry.
- Knowledge of vendor management systems.
- Relevant certifications in risk management or compliance.
- Where Your Brilliance Can Take You
At Boots, we believe in your potential.
You will have opportunities for career development and progression, with support from your team and leaders to help you grow your skills and advance your career.
- Rewards Designed For You
- Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 6% company contribution)
- Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
- Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
- Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.
- Flexible benefits scheme including options for additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, and much more.
There’s lots more in our benefits and discounts, My Boosts – there to give you that little lift in your everyday.
Find out more at http://boots. jobs/rewards.
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A Bit About Us
At Boots, we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, creating a place where everyone feels welcome, supported, and free to be themselves.
We believe that when our people feel valued and included, they thrive, so we're committed to creating a brilliant Boots for our people so they can make a difference for our customers and colleagues every time.
Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.
We hope to hear from you soon.
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Vendor Assurance Risk Analyst in Nottingham employer: Boots UK
Boots UK is an excellent employer for pharmacists seeking to make a meaningful impact in patient care within the vibrant community of Basingstoke. With a strong commitment to career development and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from diverse growth opportunities and access to both in-store and digital tools that enhance their professional skills. Join us to be part of a team that values exceptional service and fosters a collaborative environment.
