Job Summary:

As a Risk & Governance Expert (m/f/d), you will play a key role in safeguarding the organization by monitoring and analyzing operational risks, shaping risk management policies, and driving process improvements. Your insights will enhance systems, streamline procedures, and strengthen the organization’s ability to identify, assess, and mitigate risks effectively.
 

We want you to:

• Implement a robust versioning and change management system for policies, controls, and processes
• Regularly review and refine policies to maintain alignment with internal standards and external regulations  
• Document risks consistently with clear categorizations and relevance criteria
• Evaluate identified risks and formalize them into area controls
• Assess business adherence to risk strategies and recommend process improvements, response measures, or contractual and legal adjustments
• Deploy advanced risk management systems for real-time monitoring, centralized documentation, and automated workflows
• Manage a central repository for all risk-related documentation and drive automation for continuous improvements
• Support detailed response plans with timelines, success metrics, and designated task owners
• Introduce and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of risk mitigation efforts
• Create dashboards to monitor risk management effectiveness and provide predictive insights through trend analysis and scenario modeling
• Track risk parameters, identify deviations, and escalate critical issues as necessary
• Conduct data collection and analysis to identify key trends and themes 
• Assist in risk scenario modeling to ensure risks remain within the agreed appetite
• Provide recommendations for designing processes and systems that meet professional standards
• Organize and produce complex documents using advanced technology and tools to meet business needs

About you:

• At least 6 years of experience in establishing and managing governance, risk, and internal control functions
• Proven ability to optimize workflows and implement process improvements
• Comfortable working in cross-cultural and cross-functional environments
• Focused on driving results and controlling costs
• Supportive of coworkers and skilled at adapting to diverse working styles
• Strong at making convincing arguments and influencing decisions
   

Rewards and Benefits

• A highly competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working hours and hybrid work policy
• Continued learning and professional development
• Car sharing and car lease mobility program
• Daily complimentary lunch at the office canteen and subsidized breakfast snacks
• Free access to the company gym
• Opportunities to join company sporting clubs including tennis, soccer, yoga and golf.
• Highly international working environment