Bayview Asset Management, LLC
AVP, Category & Third-Party Risk MGMT
Bayview Asset Management, LLC, New York, New York, us, 10261
AVP, Category & Third-Party Risk Management
Bayview Asset Management, LLC (Founded 1993, investment management firm focused on mortgage and consumer credit).
Position Summary The Assistant Vice President (AVP), IT Category & Third-Party Risk Management plays a key role in overseeing the full lifecycle of technology and SaaS vendor relationships across Bayview and its affiliates. This includes vendor sourcing, risk evaluation, and vendor due diligence. The AVP serves as a strategic partner to business and technology leaders, driving cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency in alignment with corporate objectives. Experience within the mortgage servicing, insurance, or financial services industry is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end management of IT and SaaS vendor relationships, from initial sourcing and due diligence through contracting and renewal discussions.
Support the business in vendor identification and onboarding in spend areas such as cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, and software applications.
Partner with Technology, Legal, and InfoSec teams to ensure alignment with vendor priorities and risk compliance frameworks.
Drive value creation through vendor rationalization, and negotiation of commercial terms that balance cost, quality, and risk.
Oversee contract lifecycle management and renewal tracking in the enterprise TPRM platform, ensuring timely engagement and documentation accuracy.
Own and enhance the IT vendor due diligence and ongoing monitoring process in collaboration with risk partners.
Assess operational, information security, and compliance risks related to technology vendors, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal control requirements.
Champion continuous improvement of vendor risk frameworks, reporting, and metrics to meet evolving business and regulatory expectations.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and technology stakeholders on third‑party risk and IT vendor strategy.
Facilitate vendor governance meetings, present key metrics, and support strategic decision‑making with data‑driven insights.
Contribute to the development of best practices in vendor management and risk governance.
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in IT procurement, category management, or third‑party risk management, preferably within the financial services or mortgage servicing industry.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, SaaS models, cloud services, cybersecurity, and related commercial and operational risk drivers.
Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex vendor contracts in partnership with legal and business stakeholders.
Knowledge of third‑party risk management frameworks and regulatory expectations (e.g., NYDFS).
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across business, technology, and control functions.
Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Desired Qualifications
Experience leading or supporting large‑scale vendor rationalization, IT sourcing transformations, or risk remediation programs.
Familiarity with TPRM platforms, contract lifecycle management tools, and data visualization/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
Proven ability to influence and drive outcomes in a cross‑functional environment.
Location
This role will be based either in New York or fully remote.
Salary may vary based on work experience, market conditions, location, and qualifications/training.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk and hear, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, occasionally lift up to 10 pounds, and perform other tasks described in the full job description.
EEOC Statement Bayview is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level:
Executive
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Administrative
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Position Summary The Assistant Vice President (AVP), IT Category & Third-Party Risk Management plays a key role in overseeing the full lifecycle of technology and SaaS vendor relationships across Bayview and its affiliates. This includes vendor sourcing, risk evaluation, and vendor due diligence. The AVP serves as a strategic partner to business and technology leaders, driving cost optimization, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency in alignment with corporate objectives. Experience within the mortgage servicing, insurance, or financial services industry is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end management of IT and SaaS vendor relationships, from initial sourcing and due diligence through contracting and renewal discussions.
Support the business in vendor identification and onboarding in spend areas such as cloud services, infrastructure, cybersecurity, data platforms, and software applications.
Partner with Technology, Legal, and InfoSec teams to ensure alignment with vendor priorities and risk compliance frameworks.
Drive value creation through vendor rationalization, and negotiation of commercial terms that balance cost, quality, and risk.
Oversee contract lifecycle management and renewal tracking in the enterprise TPRM platform, ensuring timely engagement and documentation accuracy.
Own and enhance the IT vendor due diligence and ongoing monitoring process in collaboration with risk partners.
Assess operational, information security, and compliance risks related to technology vendors, ensuring adherence to regulatory and internal control requirements.
Champion continuous improvement of vendor risk frameworks, reporting, and metrics to meet evolving business and regulatory expectations.
Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and technology stakeholders on third‑party risk and IT vendor strategy.
Facilitate vendor governance meetings, present key metrics, and support strategic decision‑making with data‑driven insights.
Contribute to the development of best practices in vendor management and risk governance.
Required Qualifications
7+ years of experience in IT procurement, category management, or third‑party risk management, preferably within the financial services or mortgage servicing industry.
Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, SaaS models, cloud services, cybersecurity, and related commercial and operational risk drivers.
Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex vendor contracts in partnership with legal and business stakeholders.
Knowledge of third‑party risk management frameworks and regulatory expectations (e.g., NYDFS).
Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships across business, technology, and control functions.
Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills.
Desired Qualifications
Experience leading or supporting large‑scale vendor rationalization, IT sourcing transformations, or risk remediation programs.
Familiarity with TPRM platforms, contract lifecycle management tools, and data visualization/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel).
Proven ability to influence and drive outcomes in a cross‑functional environment.
Location
This role will be based either in New York or fully remote.
Salary may vary based on work experience, market conditions, location, and qualifications/training.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk and hear, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, occasionally lift up to 10 pounds, and perform other tasks described in the full job description.
EEOC Statement Bayview is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of consideration for employment and employment with the Company are governed on the basis of merit, competence, and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
Seniority level:
Executive
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Administrative
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