Christopher Briones

Analytical professional with 7+ years of experience supporting risk, compliance, and operational programs across regulated industries. Strong background working with structured data, documentation, and system workflows, with a track record of maintaining clean, accurate records and improving process efficiency. Experienced partnering with cross‑functional teams, supporting system implementations, and coordinating with third‑party vendors.

Known for strong attention to detail, clear communication, and the ability to work independently in fast‑paced environments.

Senior Third-Party Risk - Huntington National Bank - Remote

(2024-02)

Own a portfolio of third‑party risk assessments across multiple business lines, from intake through final approval and ongoing monitoring.

• Review SOC 2 reports, ISO 27001 certifications, penetration test summaries, and security questionnaires to evaluate control design and operating effectiveness.
• Identify gaps in vendor controls, document findings, and work with business owners and InfoSec to define pragmatic remediation plans aligned to risk appetite.
• Maintain vendor scorecards and support contract approval workflows, ensuring security and data protection requirements are captured before execution.
• Use AI tools to quickly scan and summarize lengthy security documents, highlight key risks, and reduce assessment turnaround time without losing depth.

Third Party Risk Management Analyst - Manpower Group (Intuit) - Remote

(2022-11 - 2024-02)

• Managed structured vendor data across Aravo and Coupa, ensuring clean, reconciled records during onboarding and recertification cycles.
• Identified data quality issues, corrected inconsistencies, and validated information before system updates.
• Supported contract and documentation reviews, working closely with internal teams to clarify requirements and resolve issues.
• Assisted with reporting and tracking activities used by leadership and audit teams.

Third Party Risk Analyst II - American Advisors Group

(2019-09 - 2022-10)

• Conducted detailed reviews of vendor documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness before system entry and approval.
• Maintained organized records of vendor documentation, due diligence reports, financials, and background checks.
• Prepared exposure summaries, monthly reporting, and structured data sets using Excel and SQL.
• Supported ongoing monitoring and lifecycle tracking, ensuring accurate and complete information for internal and external use.
• Coordinated with multiple departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure data integrity.

Post‑Foreclosure Sales Specialist - Carrington Mortgage Services - Anaheim

(2017-11 - 2019-08)

• Managed structured loan and claims‑related data, performing reconciliations and resolving issues preventing HUD conveyance.
• Produced reports using VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and other Excel functions to support internal teams.
• Maintained organized documentation and ensured accuracy across multiple systems.
• Conducted quality control on daily operations of reconveyance.

Quality Control Analyst - Banc of California - Anaheim

(2014-10 - 2017-11)

• Reviewed loan files, disclosures, and audit documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Identified data inconsistencies and worked with operations to correct root‑cause issues.
• Maintained detailed records and supported regulatory and audit requests.