GroupM
Regional Risk and
Control
Director
SCOPE AND OBJECTIVE:
We are looking for someone to join our team in the capacity of Regional
Risk & Control
s
Director
based in
Miami, USA
(negotiable)
.
This is a challenging role with multiple priorities and a wide range of stakeholders across the Group. The candidate will be part of the worldwide
Risk & Control
s
team, focusing on driving
control
improvement and compliance
in
the
LATAM
region.
Objectives
of the
Risk & Control
function
include:
Reinforce the tone at the top and in the middle as well as promote the culture of
ethics and
integrity
;
Build and leverage relationships to identify risks, anticipate issues and recommend
solutions;
Support management to structure long term beneficial relationships with clients and partners in a way that is compliant, risk aware and
adaptable
;
Embrace technology and innovation to
optimise risk & controls activities and increase level of compliance across the
business
;
Provide customised, reliable information on
control
performance that could impact strategy realisation
.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Promote and help embed the culture of
ethics and integrity
across the region through training, support and advising on
relevant
topics such as anti-bribery and corruption, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) as well as internal policy requirements. Serve as
a risk & controls
subject matter expert within the business.
Engage with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
Set regional standards (where applicable and in line with global instruction), r
einforce WPP & GroupM policies, control requirements and communicate updates / changes to the business
in a clear and concise manner.
Focus on risk areas in the business within the
Risk & Control
remit (based on the risk assessment as agreed with key stakeholders).
Think strategically about our business, review operational processes and
procedures
and suggest improvements.
Assist in making sure new acquisitions meet compliance standards within required deadlines.
Recruit, train
,
develop
and lead the
regional
Risk & Control and market
team
as required
.
Coordinate audit activities for the region, liaising with internal and external audit teams.
Monitor remediation for all source of assurance (SOX, WPP IA), summarise progress to the Global
Risk & Controls Director
and Regional management.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement while adapting to the new and evolving challenges and opportunities.
Provide input into GroupM global processes,
guidance
and tools (e.g.
ICFR
handbook, Gift
& Hospitality
Register).
Promote the adoption of Compliance processes and tools by the markets. Provide necessary support.
Coordinate / oversee completion of
Risk & Controls activities
.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:
ACA/CA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of
10
+ years of post-qualification experience
(
industry or consulting experience in ethics and compliance, business process
improvement, risk management,
or internal audit
)
at
a multinational
company
;
Ability
to apply a structured approach towards balancing mul
tiple demands and priorities
in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally with multiple geographies, functions, and employees of diverse
backgrounds
;
Ability to operate effectively with all stakeholders including senior management.
Effective interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a collaborative team-oriented problem solving
approach;
Excellent verbal and written
communication;
Strong analytical capabilities and attention to
detail;
Experience in media and advertising with proven knowledge of core business processes is a
plus;
Fluency in
Spanish
is
required
, Portuguese is a plus
.
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