FCS Global Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Manager (f/m/d)

Responsibilities

• Framework Development: Enhance and further develop a group-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) that sets minimum standards for all units and develop mandatory policies aligned with Freudenberg Corporate guidelines while allowing flexibility for local adaptations
• Decentralized Governance: Enhance the Compliance Committee function across business units and establish an effective compliance reporting system. Implement a matrix reporting structure to ensure transparency and accountability
• Investigations: Support and lead compliance investigations in alignment with the Head of Compliance and Freudenberg Head of Corporate Audit
• Risk Assessment: Conduct annual compliance risk assessments for each unit based on local regulations and business activities. Develop risk heat maps to identify high-risk areas and prioritize resources effectively
• Training & Awareness: Roll out group-wide compliance training programs with localized content for regional regulations. Utilize e-learning platforms for consistency and tracking
• Monitoring & Auditing: Implement centralized monitoring tools for policy adherence. Schedule periodic assurance audits for decentralized units, focusing on high-risk processes
• Reporting & Escalation: Define standardized reporting templates for all units to ensure consistent and transparent communication
• Technology Enablement: Drive the long-term development and deployment of a compliance management system accessible to all units for policy updates, reporting, and tracking
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. Freudenberg Corporate Functions)
• Support other compliance projects and M&A post-merger integration activities
• Framework Development: Enhance and further develop a group-wide Compliance Management System (CMS) that sets minimum standards for all units and develop mandatory policies aligned with Freudenberg Corporate guidelines while allowing flexibility for local adaptations.
• Decentralized Governance: Enhance the Compliance Committee function across business units and establish an effective compliance reporting system. Implement a matrix reporting structure to ensure transparency and accountability
• Investigations: Support and lead compliance investigations in alignment with the Head of Compliance and Freudenberg Head of Corporate Audit
• Risk Assessment: Conduct annual compliance risk assessments for each unit based on local regulations and business activities. Develop risk heat maps to identify high-risk areas and prioritize resources effectively
• Training & Awareness: Roll out group-wide compliance training programs with localized content for regional regulations. Utilize e-learning platforms for consistency and tracking
• Monitoring & Auditing: Implement centralized monitoring tools for policy adherence. Schedule periodic assurance audits for decentralized units, focusing on high-risk processes
• Reporting & Escalation: Define standardized reporting templates for all units to ensure consistent and transparent communication
• Technology Enablement: Drive the long-term development and deployment of a compliance management system accessible to all units for policy updates, reporting, and tracking
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g. Freudenberg Corporate Functions)
• Support other compliance projects and M&A post-merger integration activities

Requirements

• University degree in Law, Business, or a related field with a focus on Compliance or Risk Management
• 5+ years of experience in compliance, governance, or risk management within an international environment
• Proven expertise in compliance frameworks, risk assessments, and investigation processes
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance best practices
• Strategic thinker with excellent execution skills and a hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to build strong relationships with internal stakeholders and influence across all levels of the organization
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• Klüber Lubrication München GmbH & Co. KG

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