Global Enterprise Risk Management Lead

. Shape risk management methodologies, standards, and policies, and drive their implementation worldwide .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeHanau • GermanySeniorWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Shape risk management methodologies, standards, and policies, and drive their implementation worldwide
Advise executive management and business units on identifying, assessing, and managing risks
Prepare and oversee risk reporting for executive management and supervisory bodies
Continuously enhance risk monitoring methods, such as KRIs and dashboards
Develop global standards and policies for the Group-wide Internal Control System (ICS) framework
Define the risk-based scope of the ICS and make significant control gaps visible
Enable business units to perform controls and monitor their progress
Ensure the auditability of systems in accordance with IDW PS 981/982
Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external auditors
Build and lead the Enterprise Risk Management & Internal Controls team, both professionally and disciplinarily
Embed a risk-aware corporate culture through training and workshops
Collaborate with risk and ICS owners across business units and regions
Work closely with Internal Audit, Compliance, Finance, Legal, IT Security, and Sustainability to establish clear responsibilities and avoid duplication of effort
Report to the Global Head of Corporate Controlling

What you’ll need

University degree in business administration, finance, controlling, accounting, or risk management
Several years of experience—ideally more than 8 years—in Enterprise Risk Management, Internal Controls, Internal Audit, consulting, or public accounting
Several years of leadership experience, ideally in an international environment
Experience establishing or fundamentally redesigning a Group-wide Internal Control System (ICS)
In-depth knowledge of COSO Internal Control, COSO ERM, ISO 31000, and IDW PS 981/982
Understanding of regulatory expectations for control and risk management systems
Proficiency in quantitative risk assessment methods, such as scenario analysis, sensitivity analysis, and Monte Carlo simulation
Experience with common GRC tools, including their implementation
Fluent German and English, with strong negotiation skills
Confident presenting to executive boards and senior management
Assertive, structured, and results-oriented approach, combined with a consultative and collaborative style
Professional qualification or relevant certification, such as public auditor (WP), CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA, is an advantage

Comp & perks

Attractive compensation package—competitive base salary plus bonus and support for private retirement provision
Modern working-time arrangements—flexible time management without time tracking, with a focus on results-oriented work
30 days of annual leave plus up to 6 additional days off
Special leave for significant personal occasions
Lifetime working-time account for paid leave, such as a sabbatical or early retirement
Public transportation subsidy
Discounts at numerous online and brick-and-mortar retailers
Occupational health services with comprehensive preventive examinations
Sports and fitness programs
Employee cafeteria serving freshly prepared meals every day
Sustainability and social engagement through targeted support for initiatives in education, family, and science funded by the company’s own foundations