Compliance Governance & Risk Assurance Lead

Korn Ferry; Kraków; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client to recruit an experienced Compliance Governance & Risk Assurance Lead. The role focuses on policy governance, risk assessment, assurance activities and the adoption of innovative technologies within compliance.

The incumbent will own global policy frameworks, collaborate with global stakeholders, and drive governance initiatives across multinational units. Strong experience in compliance governance and AI-enabled solutions is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in compliance, risk, or governance roles.
• Experience in complex multinational regulatory environments.
• Proven ability to develop and govern policies and standards.
• Strong analytical, writing and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and maintain the global Compliance Policy Framework and governance processes.
• Coordinate development, review, and publication of policies and standards.
• Partner with SMEs to align policies with regulatory requirements and business goals.
• Drive policy governance consistency across international units.
• Manage the policy lifecycle with reviews, version control, and engagement.
• Support enhancement of the Compliance Risk & Assurance Framework.
• Maintain control inventories, obligation registers, and governance docs.
• Assess risks, evaluate effectiveness of controls, and report findings.
• Prepare management reporting on risks, controls, and assurance outcomes.
• Promote responsible AI use to improve compliance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Technology, Legal, Compliance, and Business teams on AI-driven solutions.

Skills

Policy governance

Stakeholder management

Regulatory obligations

Risk assessment

AI literacy

Data analysis

Change management

Communication skills

Policy lifecycle

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in compliance/risk/audit/legal or related

Job description

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role, Compliance Governance & Risk Assurance Lead.

Compliance Governance & Risk Assurance Lead

We are seeking an experienced compliance professional to join a global organization in a role focused on policy governance, compliance risk management, assurance activities, and the adoption of innovative technologies within the compliance function.

Key Responsibilities

Policy Governance

• Own and maintain the global Compliance Policy Framework and related governance processes.
• Coordinate the development, review, approval, and publication of compliance policies and standards.
• Partner with subject matter experts to ensure policies remain aligned with regulatory requirements and business objectives.
• Drive consistency in policy governance and implementation across international business units.
• Manage the policy lifecycle, including periodic reviews, version control, and stakeholder engagement.

Compliance Risk & Assurance

• Support the continuous development and enhancement of the Compliance Risk & Assurance Framework.
• Maintain key framework components, including control inventories, regulatory obligation registers, and governance documentation.
• Partner with compliance teams to assess risks and evaluate the effectiveness of compliance controls.
• Support compliance risk assessments, assurance methodologies, reporting tools, and monitoring activities.
• Analyze findings, identify trends and emerging risks, and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Prepare management reporting on compliance risks, controls, and assurance outcomes.
• Promote the responsible use of AI to improve efficiency and effectiveness within compliance activities.
• Collaborate with technology, legal, compliance, and business teams to identify and implement AI-driven solutions.

Stakeholder Management

• Build strong relationships with global and regional stakeholders.
• Influence policy owners, subject matter experts, and business leaders to drive consistent compliance practices.
• Support governance forums, steering committees, and working groups.
• Prepare reports, presentations, and management information for senior leadership.

Required Experience

• 8+ years of experience in Compliance, Risk Management, Internal Audit, or a related governance function.
• Proven experience developing and governing compliance policies and standards.
• Experience operating within complex, multinational regulatory environments.
• Strong background in compliance assurance, control testing, monitoring, or risk assessment activities.
• Experience driving governance initiatives and influencing stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to regulatory change management programs.
• Experience leveraging AI or emerging technologies within compliance or governance functions.

Key Skills

• Policy governance and lifecycle management
• Compliance risk assessment and assurance
• Regulatory obligations management
• Control testing and monitoring frameworks
• AI literacy and technology enablement
• Data analysis and reporting
• Stakeholder management and influencing
• Change management and continuous improvement
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience in Compliance, Risk, Audit, Legal, or a related discipline.