Monica Izquierdo

Monica Izquierdo has a strong background in risk management, procurement, and strategic sourcing. Monica'smost recent role was as the Head of Third Party Risk Management at Brighthouse Financial, which they started in August 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Assurant for 14 years, where they held various positions including Director of Vendor Risk Management, Director of Supplier Relationship Management, and Procurement Manager. Before Assurant, Monica worked as the Manager of Corporate Procurement at Ryder System, Inc. and as the Manager of Strategic Sourcing at Knight Ridder Shared Services, Inc. Monica also has earlier experience as a Purchasing Manager at Sterling Healthcare, Inc. and as a Buyer at Andrade Gutierrez S.A. Throughout their career, Monica has demonstrated expertise in managing vendor relationships and implementing risk management strategies, making their a valuable asset in the field.

Monica Izquierdo obtained their Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management from Florida International University - College of Business in 1998. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications including Vendor Risk Management Fundamentals from ServiceNow, Money Management Essentials from AFCPE®, and Certified Third Party Risk Management Professional (C3PRMP) from Sourcing Industry Group (SIG) in November 2020.