General Counsel / Chief Risk Officer

Very Well Known Company Limited; Bardi; In loco; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading global organization in Italy is seeking a senior Risk Management leader to develop an enterprise risk management framework and oversee critical risk areas. The ideal candidate will possess at least 10 years of experience in risk management, excellent communication skills, and be fluent in Chinese and English. This role demands strategic insight into brand protection, supply chain, and cybersecurity risks, ensuring strong governance across the organization.

Competenze

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in risk management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Fluent in Chinese and English; proficiency in French or Italian is a significant advantage.

Mansioni

• Develop and embed a comprehensive ERM framework.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize key risks across operations.
• Oversee credit, market, and liquidity risk.
• Chair the Group's Risk Management Committee.
• Regularly report to the Board Audit & Risk Committee.

Conoscenze

Risk management

Strategic decision-making

Communication skills

Financial governance

Leadership

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law

Professional certifications (FRM, CFA, CPA)

Descrizione del lavoro

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Risk Leadership :

• Develop and embed a comprehensive ERM framework that aligns with the Group's strategic objectives, culture, and values.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize key strategic, operational, financial, and compliance risks across the entire brand portfolio and global operations.
• Provide strategic counsel on risk-informed decision-making for major initiatives, including M&A, market entry, and significant investments.

2. Consumer Sector-Specific Risk Management

• Brand & Reputation Risk: Develop strategies to protect the Group's most valuable assets—its brand equity and reputation—mitigating risks from public relations crises, social media, and counterfeiting.
• Supply Chain & Sustainability Risk: Oversee risks within complex, global supply chains (e.g., raw material sourcing, ethical compliance, logistics). Integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) risks and opportunities into the ERM framework.
• Retail & Market Risk: Manage risks related to geographic concentration, consumer demand shifts, economic cycles, and the performance of wholesale and retail partners.
• Digital & Cybersecurity Risk: Address risks associated with e-commerce, digital transformation, data privacy (GDPR, CCPA), and cyber threats targeting customer data and intellectual property.

3. Operational & Financial Risk

• Oversee credit, market, and liquidity risk, ensuring robust internal controls and financial governance.
• Manage insurance strategies to effectively transfer risk where appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with international trade regulations, sanctions, and anti-corruption laws (e.g., FCPA, UK Bribery Act).

4. Governance & Culture

• Chair the Group's Risk Management Committee, fostering a strong culture of risk awareness and accountability throughout the organization.
• Regularly report to the Board Audit & Risk Committee on the Group's risk profile, significant exposures, and the effectiveness of mitigation strategies.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Law, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA, CPA) are highly desirable.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in risk management, auditing, or compliance, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role (CRO, Head of Risk, or equivalent).
• Strong expertise in managing brand / reputation risk, supply chain risk, and digital risk.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and board members.
• Fluent in Chinese and English; proficiency in French, Italian is a significant advantage.