Our client, a leading global investment management firm is hiring a
Senior Vendor Management Analyst
to join its Finance team in Dublin. This role is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong vendor risk experience who thrives in fast-paced, high-performing environments.
The Role
This role is central to how the firm engages with suppliers worldwide. You'll be responsible for
vendor due diligence, onboarding, monitoring, and performance management
, ensuring third-party providers meet regulatory, risk, and business standards. Working closely with procurement, accounts payable, risk, and technology teams, you'll play a key role in developing frameworks, reporting, and best practices that strengthen vendor governance across the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead the onboarding process for new global vendors, including risk assessments and due diligence across financial, security, and compliance areas
* Partner with internal stakeholders and risk partners to review vendor requirements and ensure standards are met
* Support the development of firm-wide vendor onboarding and monitoring protocols
* Build reporting and metrics to track vendor performance and program progress
* Contribute to process improvements across the vendor lifecycle, from sourcing to contract management
* Manage vendor relationships and support annual performance reviews in partnership with business owners
What We're Looking For
* Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, or related discipline
* 4+ years of vendor management or vendor risk experience (financial services preferred but not essential)
* Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to lead initiatives end-to-end
* Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and data visualisation tools (e.g., Tableau)
* Experience with technology-related contracts and licensing agreements
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at different levels
* Detail-oriented, adaptable, and confident working in high-pressure, fast-moving environments
Why Join
This is a high-impact role where you'll have visibility across the business and the chance to collaborate with teams globally. If you're detail-driven, passionate about vendor governance, and eager to make a difference in a dynamic financial services environment, we'd love to hear from you.