About Cognizant Corporate
Cognizant Corporate is a global community united by a shared purpose: to make a meaningful impact. We are committed to excellence and driven by outcomes that matter. Collaboration is at the heart of how we work, and our forward-thinking mindset fuels continuous learning, innovation, and growth.
At Cognizant, careers transcend titles. We empower our people to think strategically, inspire others, and lead with purpose, always guided by our core values. Join us in shaping the future of business. Could you be the one to make a difference?
About the Role
As a Third Party Security Risk Management – Associate, you will support the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of risks associated with third-party vendors and business partners. You will be a key member of the Third-Party Risk Management team, collaborating with Procurement, Legal, IT, Compliance, Security, and business stakeholders to ensure effective risk governance and regulatory compliance.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to risk assessment programs, support vendor onboarding activities, monitor third-party risk indicators, and help strengthen the organization's risk management framework while continuously developing your expertise in cybersecurity, compliance, and operational risk management.
In this role, you will:
- Support the execution of third-party risk assessments across cybersecurity, compliance, financial, and operational risk domains.
- Assist with vendor onboarding and due diligence activities to ensure alignment with internal risk management policies and standards.
- Monitor third-party performance, track remediation activities, and prepare risk reports and dashboards for stakeholders.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather, validate, and maintain accurate third-party risk data and documentation.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, policy enhancements, audit support activities, and third-party risk awareness programs.
What you must have to be considered
- Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
- 3-6 years of experience or foundational knowledge of third-party risk management, vendor risk management, cybersecurity risk, compliance, or operational risk practices.
- Understanding of risk assessment methodologies, vendor due diligence processes, and risk documentation requirements.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across multiple teams.
- Certifications such as ISO 27001, CISA, or ISO 42001, or a demonstrated willingness to pursue relevant industry certifications.
- A strong sense of ownership, desire to create meaningful outcomes, and passion for work that serves a greater good for customers, communities, or global challenges.
- The embodiment of Cognizant’s Values of: Work as One, Dare to Innovate, Raise the Bar, Do The Right Thing, and Own It.
These will help you succeed
- Knowledge of third-party risk management platforms and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) tools.
- Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Experience supporting audits, remediation tracking, and risk reporting activities.
- Ability to interpret risk findings and communicate recommendations effectively to stakeholders.
- Continuous learning mindset with an interest in emerging security, compliance, and vendor risk trends.
Work Model
We believe hybrid work is the way forward as we strive to provide flexibility wherever possible. Based on this role’s business requirements, this is a hybrid position requiring 3 days a week in a Cognizant office in Chennai, Coimbatore, or Bangalore. Regardless of your working arrangement, we are here to support a healthy work-life balance through our various wellbeing programs.
关于高知特 (Cognizant)
高知特(Cognizant)（纳斯达克代码：CTSH）作为一家AI Builder和相关技术服务提供商，致力于通过打造全栈AI解决方案，帮助企业将人工智能投资转化为实际价值。公司凭借深厚的行业经验、流程优化和工程技术专长，将企业独特的业务场景融入科技系统，赋能组织释放人才潜能，推动切实成果，并帮助全球企业在瞬息万变的环境中保持领先。如需了解更多详情，敬请访问 cognizant.ai 或关注@cognizant。
补充雇佣信息
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申请人可能需要通过现场面试或视频会议的方式参加面试。此外，候选人在每次面试时可能需要出示其当前所在州或政府签发的有效身份证件。
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