Risk Compliance Sr Manager

CHEP; Ciudad de México; On-site; MXN 1,375,043 - 2,062,564; Full time

Job summary

CHEP is looking for a Senior Manager, Risk & Compliance to lead the Risk Management Framework across CHEP Latin America. This role involves managing compliance governance, internal controls, and team leadership. Candidates should have 7–10 years of experience in a multinational environment, strong leadership skills, and fluency in Spanish and English. The position offers the opportunity to shape risk strategies within a collaborative and ethical culture in Mexico City.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in risk, internal audit, compliance, internal controls, or finance within a multinational environment.
• At least 5 years of people management experience.
• Fluent in Spanish and English, Portuguese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Risk Management Framework for CHEP Latin America, identifying and reporting risks.
• Act as liaison with Brambles Internal Audit, supporting audit planning and issue closure.
• Ensure compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) regulations across the region.

Skills

Risk Management

Compliance Governance

Internal Controls

Fraud Prevention

People Management

Influencing

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

MBA or postgraduate degree

Professional certifications (CPA, CIA, CRMA)

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Risk & Compliance to lead and strengthen the Risk & Compliance function across CHEP Latin America. This is a highly visible leadership role with regional impact, partnering closely with executive stakeholders, Group functions, and country leadership teams.

You will be accountable for the end‑to‑end Risk Management Framework, compliance governance, internal controls, and fraud and AML programs across multiple countries. The role reports to the Regional Risk, Compliance & Resilience Business Partner – Americas and is based in Mexico City, leading a team of experienced analysts.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Lead the Risk Management Framework for CHEP Latin America, identifying, monitoring, and reporting principal business and operational risks
• Act as main liaison with Brambles Internal Audit, supporting audit planning, responses, remediation, and issue closure
• Ensure full compliance with Anti‑Money Laundering (AML) regulations across the region
• Own the Management Declarations, Financial Minimum Control Standards (FMCS) and Delegations of Authority process for all LATAM entities
• Manage the Regional Fraud Risk Assessment and Fraud Risk Register
• Oversee property data validation supporting the Brambles insurance strategy
• Manage and continuously improve the SOP repository, supporting control awareness and onboarding across functions
• Partner closely with Group Risk, Group Insurance, Finance, and regional leadership teams
• Lead, coach, and develop a high‑performing team of Risk & Compliance professionals

What we’re looking for

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• MBA or postgraduate degree highly desirable
• Professional certifications such as CPA, CIA, CRMA are a plus
• 7–10 years of experience in risk, internal audit, compliance, internal controls, or finance within a multinational environment
• At least 5 years of people management experience
• Strong ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix organization
• Proven ability to manage complexity, ambiguity, and multiple priorities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship‑building skills

Languages

• Fluent Spanish and English required
• Portuguese is a plus
• Regional leadership role with exposure to executive decision‑making
• Opportunity to shape risk and compliance strategy across Latin America
• Collaborative, people‑focused culture within a global organization
• Strong focus on ethics, governance, and sustainable business practices