Governance, Risk & Compliance Manager

Job Description

Implement the risk management and internal control framework defined by the Group within the organisation including identifying, analysing, evaluating, mitigating and monitoring of risks for HongKong (80% of time) and assist the regional team in the same for regional entities (20% of time).

Develop and implement internal controls together with the control owners in accordance with global policies and guidelines for HK and for regional entities.

Implement the Guidelines and Policies defined by the Group and tailor these standards to the local business & regulatory environment to embed into the organisation as well as for regional entities.

Manage, coach, support local control, risk and process owners. Promote integrity and strong risk culture and awareness within the local organization as well as for regional entities.

Identify potential local areas of risk, compliance and control weaknesses; develop / implement corrective action plans to resolve problematic issues, and provide general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

Conduct risk assessments in line with the global risk assurance framework for regional entities.

Assist and monitor the development and implementation of internal control improvements; monitor changes in local business processes, information systems, management and operations, and coordinate with operations to ensure mitigation of control risks for HK as well as for regional entities.

Support regional Compliance Management System, strategies and communications initiatives.

Ensure that employee ́s behaviors and compliance efforts are consistent with global and local ethical and legal standards and in line with the company's long term interests

Assisting in assessing related sanctions risk exposure, overseeing the quality of sanctions control processes and setting the global standards to manage and mitigate identified sanctions risks.

Training new and current personnel subject to the Sanctions Policies and other corporate compliance policies.

Screening applicable sanctions lists using technology and software, evaluating and documenting results, and making appropriate risk based decisions about the results.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law or related areas

5 or more years of relevant work experience in governance / risk management / internal controls / external audit / internal audit / process improvement

Previous experience in the Big 4 would be an advantage

Conceptual skills including qualitative and quantitative methods for risk management and experience with risk management and internal control frameworks ( COSO, ISO, COBIT)

Process-oriented and problem-solving attitude as well as strong organizational skills and hands-on mentality

Knowledge of various functional areas, including Finance, Procurement, HR / Payroll, Operations, Logistics, IT, Legal, and Risk Management

Strong and effective communication, presentation, project management and social skills

Ability to function effectively in a dynamic, fast paced environment

Ability to work independently and take initiative. While cooperatively work with other internal departments, external service providers and a global team