Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.

The Role

Third-Party Risk Manager will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a comprehensive supply chain management program for our services provided to regulated customers.  This includes extensive due diligence on suppliers, regular and ongoing monitoring, and designing processes for reviewing and updating appropriate contract terms. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in risk management, procurement and supply chain operations, and contract negotiation.

Key Responsibilities:

Establish and maintain Supply Chain Management Program: Develop and implement a robust supply chain management program to ensure the reliability and integrity of third party suppliers.Due Diligence: Partnering with Kyndryl Procurement and related assurance functions, conduct thorough due diligence on potential and existing suppliers of DORA regulated customers. Prepare risk profile and assess compliance with regulatory requirements.Monitoring: Ongoing monitoring of supplier performance and compliance through regular assessments and reviews.Contract Review Process: Design and implement processes for reviewing existing and new supplier contracts and identifying gaps based on our regulatory requirements.  Negotiating our regulatory supplier addendum to ensure our supplier contracts meet our requirements and mitigate risk.Risk Assessment: Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associate with third party suppliers, including financial, operational, regulatory, and reputational risks.Work closely with Procurement, Legal and Security Assurance teams to ensure alignment and effective risk management practices.Prepare and present regular updates on supplier risk management activities, including supplier risk scorecards, as well as any findings to senior management and external examination teams.Customer audit: Coordinate and collaborate with Suppliers on any proposed customer audits of Kyndryl Suppliers.

Who You Are

Qualifications/Skills:

7+ years experience with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Dodd-Frank, AML, GDPR).Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects.Strong understanding of risk management principles and practices.Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Certifications/experience:

Project Management Professional (PMP)Certification in Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)Certified Information Security Manager (CISM)

Being You

Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations.  At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.

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