Director Risk Management (m/f/d)

At Fresenius Kabi, we are committed to life – and this commitment drives us to continuously enhance the way we operate globally. A strong Risk Management and Internal Control System (ICS) plays a crucial role in safeguarding our business, ensuring compliance, and enabling sustainable success. 

An effective Risk Management (RM) and Internal Control System (ICS) helps to facilitate business sustainability and eventually contributes to the long-term success of a company.

Our RM & ICS team is dedicated to support the company with identifying, assessing and mitigating risks in a timely and appropriate manner. It facilitates compliance with laws, regulations, and internal guidelines, supports transparency in decision-making, and provides assurance that processes operate as intended.

The Risk Management & ICS team provides the methodology and works closely with the organization to implement a standardized and harmonized Risk Management and Internal Control System globally.

As part of our motivated team, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the long-term success and sustainability of our company. By developing and implementing robust risk management processes and methodologies, you will contribute directly to our business's resilience and growth. This role offers the opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with diverse stakeholders, and drive cultural change within our organization.

Your Responsibilities:

• Shape and continuously enhance our global Enterprise Risk Management framework, methodologies and governance standards in alignment with Group Risk Management and relevant Corporate Functions

• Advise senior leaders, Business Units, Regions and Corporate Functions on strategic risks, risk mitigation and business-critical decisions

• Lead global risk assessments and align key enterprise risks across regions, functions and business units

• Design and facilitate risk workshops with senior management, Executive Leadership Teams and Board members

• Identify emerging risks by monitoring market trends, external developments and regulatory changes, and translate them into actionable recommendations

• Prepare high-impact risk reports and presentations for the Risk Committee, Executive Leadership Team and other governance bodies

• Drive risk awareness through global training programs, communication initiatives and the sharing of best practices

• Lead cross-functional projects in Risk Management, Internal Controls, governance transformation and process optimization

• Apply data analytics, digital tools and AI-enabled approaches to improve risk transparency and management decision-making

• Connect Risk Management with strategy execution, business continuity and organizational performance to strengthen long-term business resilience

Your Qualifications:

• University degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, Risk Management or a related discipline, advanced academic degree or professional certification, such as CRMA, CIA, CPA, CFA or FRM is a plus

• At least eight years of professional experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Corporate Governance, Strategic Controlling, Internal Audit, Management Consulting or a comparable risk-related function

• Proven experience in designing, implementing and continuously improving Enterprise Risk Management frameworks and governance processes

• Strong knowledge of risk management regulations, governance requirements and internal control frameworks

• Sound understanding of end-to-end business processes, such as Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Finance, Supply Chain and Manufacturing

• Experience in advising senior executives and facilitating strategic discussions in an international environment

• Strong analytical, conceptual and problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to translate complex topics into clear recommendations

• Excellent presentation, facilitation and communication skills, as well as the ability to influence stakeholders across organizational and cultural boundaries

• Fluent written and spoken English and German, additional language skills is a plus; willingness to travel internationally

• Proactive, collaborative and solution-oriented working style with sound judgment, strong organizational skills and a high level of personal accountability

Help us strengthen business resilience, enable sustainable growth and create long-term value for patients, customers, employees and shareholders. Join #futurefresenius and apply now through our online portal.