Third Party Risk Supervisor

Third Party Risk Supervisor

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At Vanderbilt Mortgage, we believe home ownership makes lives better. For over 50 years, we’ve been committed to making home ownership more attainable for families across the country by providing mortgage solutions that unlock the freedom of home. As a national housing lender, we specialize in financing new and pre‑owned manufactured and modular homes. With a diverse range of loan products, a reputation for world‑class customer service and a coast‑to‑coast presence, Vanderbilt continues to be a leader in the industry.

Our strength is our people—which is why we prioritize investing in our Team Members through opportunities for growth, a healthy work‑life balance, and meaningful recognition of their contributions. Whether just starting out or bringing years of experience, Vanderbilt empowers our Team Members with the tools and training to build a successful career and reach their full potential.

POSITION TITLE: Third Party Risk Supervisor (Non-LO-No Consumer Contact)

JOB STATUS: Full‑time/Salary

DEPARTMENT: Third Party Risk

REPORTS TO: Third Party Risk Manager

TRAVEL REQUIRED: As needed

WORK SCHEDULE: Hybrid – 3 days in office / 2 days remote

PAY: The expected hiring range for this position is from $87,935 to $109,920 plus additional bonus opportunity. The stated hiring range is based on experience, qualifications, and other relevant factors. Final compensation decisions will take into account a variety of considerations, including individual skills, internal equity, and organizational needs.

The Third Party Risk Supervisor reports to the Third Party Risk Manager and supervises a team of specialists that complete the day‑to‑day duties of setting up vendors and ensuring vendor compliance. This position protects the company by completing numerous vendor audits set forth by state regulations. Audits include reviewing the vendor’s security for the physical location, computer security and file security.

The Third Party Risk Supervisor also reviews, interprets, and negotiates contractual provisions to ensure company compliance and mitigates company risk.

• Leading Vendor Relations Team and Process Management
• Coaches, guides, and supports Third Party Risk team members in the development implementation of process improvements and initiatives.
• Oversees audit timelines for all Vanderbilt and Silverton Mortgage vendors, ensuring timely completion and adherence to established deadlines.
• Serves as corporate contact for all Vanderbilt and Silverton Mortgage vendors, as well as backup contact for other business unit (BU) vendors and contract‑related inquiries.
• Assists in development and implementation of processes related to sourcing, due diligence, contracting, ongoing monitoring, and offboarding of technology vendors in collaboration with Clayton technology teams, Information Security, Architecture, and various senior leadership.
• Develops training for business leaders on best practices for sourcing and pricing strategies.
• Partners with business leaders to access project and procurement needs and align them with appropriate vendor solutions for review and selection.
• Attends conferences, engages in industry forums and develops industry relationships with colleagues in third party risk management to support knowledge sharing, best practices and process improvements.
• Aligns with various department managers, including Tech Sourcing and Tech Security for vendor reviews and to establish appropriate vendor tier levels.
• Serves as the initial point of contact for vendor‑related incidents (e.g., contract breaches, data breaches, disruption of business) and coordinates with Senior Leadership, internal stakeholders, legal, and security resources to ensure triage, documentation, and federal and state regulatory obligations are met.
• Ensures adequate support of team members including personal and professional development and being available for team member inquiries.
• Aligns with the Third Party Risk Manager to establish, communicate, and align departmental goals with broader organizational…