ABASS AYEMBILLAH
CROWLEY,TEXAS
Summary
Dynamic and detail-oriented Third-Party Risk Management Professional seeking to leverage extensive experience in vendor risk assessment, mitigation, and compliance within a forward-thinking organization. Committed to implementing best practices in third-party risk management to enhance organizational resilience and protect against vendor-related threats to ensure compliance with Business Information Security policies and standards
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Third Party Risk Manager
IntePros.
04.2021 - Current
- Lead the third-party risk management program, conducting risk assessments, due diligence, and ongoing monitoring of key vendors to ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk management considerations into the vendor lifecycle, from selection through offboarding
- Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans, reducing potential impacts on the organization's operations and reputation
- Enhance vendor performance monitoring by implementing a robust framework for tracking and evaluating third-party activities and compliance.
Vendor Risk Analyst
Bluefox Technologies
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Conducted thorough risk assessments of new and existing vendors, identifying areas of potential risk and developing actionable mitigation plans
- Coordinated with legal and procurement teams to ensure contracts included necessary risk management and compliance clauses
- Facilitated training sessions for internal stakeholders on best practices in third-party risk management and due diligence processes
- Maintained and updated the vendor risk management database, ensuring accurate and timely information for decision-making.
Business Analyst Level II
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
08.2016 - 03.2019
- Facilitated communication between business and IT teams, aligning software objectives with business needs
- Participated in requirements gathering sessions and documented customer needs, guided by senior business analysts
- Reported project progress against defined requirements throughout the project life cycle
- Collaborated with the team on technical reports using tools like Power BI or Tableau
- Assisted in managing issues and resolution within the ServiceNow system
- Conducted gap analysis to identify process improvement opportunities
- Led requirements gathering sessions for both basic and complex requests, fostering clear communication with stakeholders.
Direct Sales
Agon Management Group
06.2014
- Expert in pitching product for fortune 500 company such as At&t, star energy, Sale force
- Experience in building relationship with clients and stakeholders
- Negotiating deal with customers
- Training and teaching account holders
- Skilled Recruiting Agent
Education
Psychology -
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA05.2014
Skills
- Expertise in Third-Party Risk Management frameworks and best practices
- Proficient in conducting risk assessments, due diligence, and compliance reviews
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to vendor management
- Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders at all organizational levels
- Skilled in contract review and negotiation with a focus on risk mitigation
- Competent in data analysis and risk reporting
- Proficiency in using risk management tools
- Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to accuracy and thoroughness
- Stakeholder Communication
Certification
- Certified Third-Party Risk Professional (CTPRP)
- Certified Risk and Information Systems Control (CRISC)
Software Platform
- Microsoft Office Products
- Process Unity
- Jira
- Confluece
- ServiceNow
- SQL
- Sharepoint
Area Of Expertise
- Third Party Risk Management
- Communication Skills
- SOC 1&2
- Information Security
- Contract Negotiation
- Analytical Skills
- Business Continuity
- PCI DSS/ISO 27001/GDPR/CCPA
- IT Audit & Compliance
- HIPPA/HITRUST
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Vendor Management
- Reporting
- Risk Assessment
- Comprehension Skills
- Engagement Form
Timeline
Third Party Risk Manager
IntePros.
04.2021 - Current
Vendor Risk Analyst
Bluefox Technologies
03.2019 - 04.2021
Business Analyst Level II
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
08.2016 - 03.2019
Direct Sales
Agon Management Group
06.2014
Psychology -
Liberty University
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