Head of Risk, Assurance and Compliance - Philantrophy - JN-052022-5604607

Job Description
Summary
Similar Jobs

Updated 19/05/2022

Stand-alone role within international philanthropy surrounding
EU working permit needed, help bring this role to next level!

About Our Client

My client is a globally operating philantropic organization.

Job Description

The Head of Risk, Assurance & Compliance, acting as a second LoD , is responsible for the following with a focus on non-financial risk, assurance and compliance matters:

Risk and compliance oversight
Coordinating role regarding assurance
Framework development
Policy and methodology formulation
Performing and facilitating risk and compliance assessments
Reporting on key non-financial risk and compliance issues, including key risk indicators
Manage the Incident Management process and monitor the follow up of any actions
Facilitate and host quarterly Risk & Compliance committees of the respective organizations
Liaise with other departments on risk related matters

The Head of Risk, Assurance & Compliance acts as a coach, facilitator and constructive assessor to continuously improve the control environment and to oversee compliance with applicable laws and regulations as well as internal policies and processes.

The Successful Applicant

8+ years of relevant experience in the Risk, Assurance, Compliance, Business Security or Audit field
An engaging individual who can built trust with management based on outstanding personal skills and a high level of professional expertise. The person is used to work in multi-cultural and diverse environments
Strong communication skills on various levels of the organization
Be pragmatic with a 'can do' mentality and innovative mindset
Questioning mind and not afraid to put sensitive/ delicate items up for discussion
The DNA to deliver end to end solutions, integrated processes and implementation of actions that support business needs
Strong experience in building capability in the team and a strong track record of building technical capability across the three lines
Understanding of the regulatory requirements around risk & control and its impact on investment and philanthropic organizations
Strong understanding of a risk based approach to risk management and a strong knowledge of internal controls including the design and implementation of these measures.
Knowledge of key tools applicable in risk management, i.e. Enterprise Risk Management framework, Key Risk Indicators, Risk and Control Self Assessments, Scenario Analysis
Good knowledge of internal audit and control methodologies
Highly developed analytical and structured problem solving skills with experience in root cause analysis