Job Overview
Our client, a culturally-focused international organization, is seeking an experienced Legal, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Manager to oversee critical governance, risk, and compliance functions. This role supports a diverse, multi-country portfolio with initiatives that harness culture as a means to enhance socio-economic conditions and quality of life. Based in Geneva, the GRC Manager will be instrumental in shaping and managing the control environment and ensuring compliance across all service companies and head office programs.
Key Responsibilities
Governance & Legal
* Oversee corporate administration for various organizational entities.
* Manage the establishment and termination of legal entities in coordination with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit teams.
* Collaborate with the Legal Department to address significant legal matters.
Risk Management
* Identify, assess, and manage potential risks, updating risk registers as needed.
* Implement and monitor controls to mitigate identified risks effectively.
Compliance
* Develop, manage, and continuously improve compliance programs across all operations.
* Coordinate internal audits, external assessments, and compliance reviews.
* Act as the focal point for sanctions and data privacy matters within the organization.
Business Processes & Controls
* Design, implement, and refine business processes across multiple offices.
* Develop and monitor a Business Continuity Plan for service companies.
* Conduct ongoing reviews to ensure adherence to business processes and control frameworks.
Internal Controls Framework
* Create an Internal Controls Framework applicable to head office and field offices to support overall governance and accountability.
Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate will have:
* A university degree in a relevant field or certification in governance, risk, and compliance.
* At least 7 years of experience in implementing, managing, and improving internal controls for governance, compliance, and quality or assurance and risk management programs.
* Strong attention to detail in producing and revising documentation and reports.
* Experience in working with and reporting to governance boards or audit committees.
* Proficiency in audit methodologies and designing compliance and control frameworks, including process reengineering.
* Demonstrated ability to work effectively across multicultural environments and levels of seniority.
* Fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of additional languages (French ideally) is highly desirable.
* Familiarity with, or a strong affinity for, mission-driven organisations.
Additional Information
This role will require occasional travel, and offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a global organization with an impactful mission.
The successful candidate will ideally start on January 2nd. Please click the link to apply or send your CV directly to david.milligan@lhh.com
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