Third Party Risk Analyst

NBT Bancorp Inc.

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Norwich, New York Utica, New York Until 10/7/2026 First posted August 8, 2026 Last posted August 8, 2026
Job description
Pay Range: $70,447.00 - $93,923.00

Responsible for the third-party risk and service provider oversight program under the direction of management. Act as a liaison and coordinator of the third-party risk management system, document collection process, maintenance of department procedures, contract management, user entitlement, and training of business lines. In addition, this position will collaborate with and provide support to all company sectors including subsidiaries and affiliates.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelors Degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
  • Previous Experience in Risk, Analytics, Operations, Legal, Enterprise Risk, Audit or Compliance preferred

Skills and Abilities:

  • Demonstrated competency in the following areas is highly desired: third party risk management, procurement, business continuity/disaster recover planning, SOC reports, information security, company financial reports, and privacy policies.
  • Knowledge of data analytics.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication, judgment, facilitation, analytical, leadership, problem-solving, organizational and detail orientation skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written, to various levels within the organization.
  • Ability of comparing data from different sources and drawing conclusions.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365, Excel, SharePoint, Crystal Report and other computerized tools.
  • Manage multiple initiatives concurrently.

Tasks Performed:

  • 30% Establish and maintain third party risk policies and procedures. Performs the identification, tracking, monitoring, management and reporting of issues. Maintain a current understanding of relevant third party risk management best practices and regulations
  • 30% Perform comprehensive due diligence and ongoing monitoring of all the company's new and existing third parties. This due diligence involves assessing various risk domains including: information security, financial viability, business continuity, compliance objectives, offshore risks and contractual risks. Due Diligence also will include contract language review to meet regulatory requirements. Ongoing monitoring includes frequent reviews and inspections of policies, audit reports and evidence of security and business resiliency controls to validate operational effectiveness and identify gaps.
  • 20% Prepare reports by collecting, analyzing and summarizing key information which includes but not be limited to: 1 Information Security & Fraud Risk metrics; 2 Third Party Risk; 3 ERM and Information Security KRI/KPI and 4 Audit/Remediation tracking.
  • 10% Request, prepare and conduct the User Entitlement Reviews for the organization for all technology applications and systems. This includes the preparation of the user listing, gathering of required data, and facilitating the review with management.
  • 5% Conduct training and awareness of the enterprise third party risk application to end users and business units across the enterprise. This may include person to person training and electronic delivery channel mechanisms.
  • 5% Provide occasional support of incident response and business continuity incidents or exercises. Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

  • Communicate effectively with internal and/or external customers
  • Stationary 75% of time or greater
  • Move Objects to Maximum 10 lbs

Why Work at NBT

At NBT we empower people to grow, innovate, and thrive through meaningful work, a supportive culture and opportunities to make a real impact in your community – because your success drives our success. 

Wellbeing 

At NBT, we value and support your wellbeing by offering generous time-off policies, wellness initiatives and flexible work arrangements, so you can thrive both personally and professionally. 

Community Involvement 

NBT believes community involvement fosters our success and the success of those around us. Through volunteer service and charitable partnerships, we empower our employees to make a positive impact beyond the workplace. 

Culture 

NBT believes in creating a workplace where every voice matters and every team member feels empowered to contribute. With supportive leadership, we foster an environment where employees are connected, inspired, and valued. 

Career Development 

Whether you’re just starting your career or serve in a senior leadership role, your growth and development are our priority. NBT provides a wide variety of development programs and tools for you to reach your full potential. 

Total Rewards 

NBT recognizes and rewards your contributions with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and performance-based incentives – ensuring you feel valued every step of the way.   

Business Stability 

NBT has built a reputation as a stable financial institution by growing our people and our business, evolving our processes and managing risk. We've weathered the market's ups and downs for over 165 years, all while charting a well-defined growth plan. 

Benefits for Full-Time Employees: 

  • Generous Paid Time Off: At least 22 days annually, prorated in the year of hire. 

  • Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary. 

  • Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants. 

  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being. 

  • Flexible Spending Accounts: For healthcare and dependent care expenses. 

  • Employer-Paid Disability Coverage: Both short-term and long-term, with an option to purchase additional long-term coverage. 

  • Life Insurance: Employer-paid basic life insurance, with an option to purchase supplemental coverage. 

  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage. 

  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan to help secure your future.

  • Adoption Assistance: Supporting your growing family. 

  • Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education and career growth. 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources. 

  • Pet Insurance: For all your furry friends.

  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance. 

Benefits for Part-Time Employees Working 20+ Hours/Week: 

  • Medical Coverage: Includes employer contributions to HSA for High Deductible Health Plan participants. 

  • Dental and Vision Coverage: Ensuring your overall health and well-being.

  • Voluntary Benefits: Including hospital, accident, and critical illness coverage.

  • Generous Parental Leave: Six weeks of paid leave at 100% of your salary. 

Benefits for All Part-Time Employees: 

  • Retirement Plans: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with employer matching, an optional Roth 401(k), and a pension plan for employees who work at least 1,000 hours in a calendar year, all designed to help secure your future

  • Paid Sick and Safe Leave: For your health and safety. 

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Access to support and resources. 

  • Financial and Banking Services: Various banking services benefits and financial planning assistance.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

About this role

Summary

Manage third-party risk, conduct due diligence, and report on risk metrics.

Job title

Third Party Risk Analyst

Experience level

none

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Norwich, NY; Utica, NY; Albany Wolf Road; remote possible

Salary

$70k–$94k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

Microsoft Office 365ExcelSharePointCrystal Reportrisk management

Preferred skills

risk assessmentbusiness continuitydisaster recoverySOC reportsprivacy policies

Specializations

third-party riskrisk managementdata analyticsinformation securitycontract review
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Norwich, NY 13815, USA

On-site City

Utica, NY, USA

On-site City

Unknown location

Hybrid