Global Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Manager (f/m/d)
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Responsibilities:
Develop: Design, enhance, and maintain a group-wide Compliance Management System, including mandatory policies aligned with Freudenberg Corporate guidelines while enabling local adaptations
Strengthen: Enhance decentralized compliance governance, develop Compliance Committees further, and establish transparent reporting and escalation structures across business units
Assess: Conduct annual compliance risk assessments, create risk heat maps, and prioritize mitigation measures for high-risk areas
Investigate: Lead and support compliance investigations in close alignment with the Head of Compliance and Corporate Audit
Enable: Roll out global compliance training programs with locally relevant content and use digital learning platforms for consistency and tracking
Monitor: Implement centralized monitoring tools and coordinate periodic assurance audits for decentralized units, with a focus on high-risk processes
Drive: Support the development and deployment of compliance technology solutions for policy updates, reporting, and tracking
Collaborate: Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and support cross-functional compliance initiatives, including M&A-related integration activities
Qualifications:
Education: University degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field with a focus on Compliance, Risk, or Governance; a master’s degree is desirable
Experience: Several years of professional experience in compliance, governance, or risk management within an international or matrix organization is essential
Expertise: Hands-on experience with compliance frameworks, risk assessments, investigations, internal controls, and regulatory requirements
Mindset: Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach and strong execution skills
Communication: Confident communicator with the ability to address sensitive topics clearly and collaborate effectively across functions and seniority levels
Languages: Fluent German and English (both C1-level) required
The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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