About the Role
At TFS, we’re accelerating our technology transformation to build next‑generation products and platforms that power best‑in‑class customer and partner experiences—and scale our vision of mobility for all.
Who We’re Looking For
The TFS Banking and Commercial Lending team is seeking a highly motivated IT Analyst, Vendor Management to join. The IT Analyst, Vendor Management will play a critical role in the oversight of the company’s vendor portfolio, with a focus on due diligence, risk assessment, ongoing monitoring, and performance evaluation.
The ideal candidate will have deep experience in financial services, third-party risk, and a working knowledge of regulatory requirements such as OCC, FDIC, FFIEC, and CFPB guidelines.
Key Responsibilities
Lead vendor risk assessments and due diligence reviews for new and existing third-party relationships.
Coordinate with business units, legal, compliance, IT security, and procurement to ensure vendors meet internal and regulatory standards.
Manage contract lifecycle tracking, SLAs, and performance metrics for critical and high-risk vendors.
Support audits and regulatory exams related to third-party risk; maintain strong documentation and audit trails.
Monitor vendor risk trends and emerging issues; escalate concerns as needed.
Maintain and enhance vendor inventory systems and risk classification logic.
Contribute to the continuous improvement of vendor risk policies, frameworks, and tools.
Requirements
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, or a related field.
- 3+ years of experience in vendor management, third-party risk, or operational risk within the financial services industry.
- Familiarity of regulatory frameworks (FFIEC, GLBA, OCC Bulletin 2013-29, etc.).
- Experience with vendor risk management tools (e.g., Archer, ProcessUnity, Coupa, ServiceNow VRM).
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, regulated environment.
Added Bonus If You Have
- Master’s degree is preferred.
- Professional certifications (e.g., CTPRP, CRVPM, CISA, CISSP, or similar).
- Experience working with technology vendors in areas such as cloud services, payments, or data processing.
- Familiarity with Security & Technology 3Rd Party Certifications (SOC2, ITIL, etc.).
About the Company
Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.
An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.
To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.
This position is based in Plano, TX.
At Toyota, we’re known for making some of the highest quality vehicles on the road. But there is more to our story. We believe in putting people first and creating opportunities for our team members to build careers as unique as they are. As one of the world’s most admired brands, we are leading the way to the future of mobility, so everyone can move freely, happily and comfortably. We have big dreams and believe that nothing is impossible.