Your tasks
We are seeking a Manager Risk Management & Internal Control System (m/f/diverse) for our group sector Automotive to join our team in Frankfurt or Hanover, Germany. In this pivotal role, you will be involved in overseeing and enhancing the Risk Management System (RMS) and Internal Control Systems (ICS) to support our organization in achieving strategic objectives and ensuring regulatory compliance.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing and implementing of comprehensive risk management processes and internal control frameworks for defined areas within the automotive organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Leading risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and proposing mitigation strategies for end-to-end business processes
• Monitoring and reporting of risk management and internal control activities, including their adequacy and effectiveness
• Providing expert advice and guidance on risk management and internal control matters to stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk awareness and promote a strong risk management culture
• Assisting management in integrating risk management and internal control considerations into business decision-making processes
• Developing and delivering of training programs on risk management and internal control topics to enhance awareness and understanding among related stakeholders
• Staying up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to proactively address potential impacts on the organization

Your profile

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Academic degree in business administration or a related field of expertise; master’s degree preferred
• Several years of professional experience in areas such as risk management, internal control, internal/external audit with a proven track record in a business partner / consultant role in an industrial environment, preferably in the automotive sector
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CISA, or CRMA are a plus
• Solid understanding of corporate governance principles, risk management and internal control systems frameworks (e.g. COSO)
• Comprehensive end-to-end business process knowledge in the context of a multinational industrial manufacturer
• Excellent project management skills
• Experience working in or with multinational organizations
• Very good English language skills (written and spoken)
• Communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Willingness to travel occasionally internationally

Applications from severely handicapped people are welcome.
Our offer

The well-being of our employees is important to us. That’s why we offer exciting career prospects and support you in achieving a good work-life balance with additional benefits such as:

• Training opportunities
• Mobile and flexible working models
• Sabbaticals
• and much more …

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Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging are important to us and make our company strong and successful. We offer equal opportunities to everyone - regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.
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About us
Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transportation. In 2022, Continental generated sales of €39.4 billion and currently employs around 200,000 people in 57 countries and markets.
The Automotive group sector comprises technologies for passive safety, brake, chassis, motion and motion control systems. Innovative solutions for assisted and automated driving, display and operating technologies, as well as audio and camera solutions for the vehicle interior, are also part of the portfolio, as is intelligent information and communication technology for the mobility services of fleet operators and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Comprehensive activities relating to connectivity technologies, vehicle electronics and high-performance computers round off the range of products and services.

• Developing and implementing of comprehensive risk management processes and internal control frameworks for defined areas within the automotive organization, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices
• Leading risk assessments, identifying potential vulnerabilities, and proposing mitigation strategies for end-to-end business processes
• Monitoring and reporting of risk management and internal control activities, including their adequacy and effectiveness
• Providing expert advice and guidance on risk management and internal control matters to stakeholders at all levels
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance risk awareness and promote a strong risk management culture
• Assisting management in integrating risk management and internal control considerations into business decision-making processes
• Developing and delivering of training programs on risk management and internal control topics to enhance awareness and understanding among related stakeholders
• Staying up to date on industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to proactively address potential impacts on the organizatio