Risk & Governance Manager

2020 Companies; Poland; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team culture

Flexible work model

Private medical care

Career growth opportunities

Sport card

Social fund

Modern workspace

Job summary

Embla Medical is seeking a Risk & Governance Manager to own the ERM and Policy Governance frameworks and to embed a proactive risk culture across the business. You will lead the Internal Control & Risk team, report to the Director of Internal Control & Risk, and collaborate with key departments globally.

The role requires 5+ years in risk management, strong leadership, and excellent communication in English. Hybrid work is available with minimum 2 days in the Szczecin office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in a relevant field.
• 5+ years in enterprise risk management, internal control, or corporate governance.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Experience leading a small team preferred.
• Knowledge of ERM frameworks (COSO) and ESG/climate risk concepts.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Enterprise Risk Management framework and maturity roadmap.
• Oversee risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and annual risk process.
• Ensure clear ownership of key risks and drive mitigation plans.
• Prepare materials, run risk workshops, and advise management.
• Promote proactive risk culture through awareness and training.
• Oversee ERM systems and risk reporting for management and Audit Committee.
• Manage risk activities related to climate risk, ESG, and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee policy governance and its lifecycle.
• Coordinate cross‑functional risk and policy governance activities.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

English proficiency

COSO knowledge

Policy governance knowledge

Climate risk/ESG awareness

Independent with strategic focus

Education

University degree in Law, Risk Management, Finance, or relevant field

Tools

COSO ERM frameworks

Job description

Looking for a role where risk management, governance, and clear decision-making come together to help global business grow responsibly?

At Embla Medical, we improve people's mobility so they can live their Life Without Limitations. As we continue to grow globally, strong Enterprise Risk Management and policy governance help us create structure, increase transparency, and support better decisions across the organization.

We're looking for a Risk & Governance Manager to take ownership of our ERM and Policy Governance frameworks, strengthen risk and governance practices, and help embed a proactive risk culture across the business.

In this role, you'll join our global Internal Control & Risk team, report directly to the Director of Internal Control & Risk - Agnieszka, and lead a small team of two direct reports.

Due to our hybrid working model, we are looking for candidates based in Szczecin or the surrounding area, with availability to work from office min. 2 days per week.

What is waiting for you?

• leading and developing the Enterprise Risk Management framework and maturity roadmap,
• leading risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and the annual enterprise risk assessment process,
• ensuring clear ownership of key risks, driving mitigation plans, and following up with stakeholders,
• preparing materials, facilitating risk workshops, and advising management and key departments,
• promoting a proactive risk culture through awareness, training, and risk-conscious decision-making,
• overseeing ERM systems and preparing risk reporting for management and the Audit Committee,
• managing risk activities related to climate risk, double materiality, ESG, and other regulatory requirements,
• managing policy creation, maintenance, and delivery in line with the roadmap,
• improving the policy governance framework, lifecycle, and awareness activities,
• coordinating cross-functional risk and policy governance activities,monitoring regulatory developments and best practices, proposing improvements.

What do you need to succeed in the role?

• a university degree in Law, Risk Management, Finance, or another relevant field,
• 5+ years of experience in enterprise risk management, internal control, corporate governance, or a related area, ideally in an international corporate environment,
• strong leadership and stakeholder management skills,
• excellent presentation and communication skills,
• experience managing even a small team would be highly preferred,
• the ability to work independently while maintaining quality and strategic focus,
• knowledge of ERM frameworks, such as COSO, and regulatory topics, including ESG and climate risk,
• experience with policy governance and/or regulatory compliance programs,
• high proficiency in spoken and written English.

What makes this role stand out is...

... the level of trust, freedom, and ownership it offers.

You'll have a high level of autonomy, space to shape your way of working, and the opportunity to influence how governance develops over time. You'll also lead a small team and join a highly supportive environment that consistently scores highly on employee engagement surveys and is recognized for strong internal collaboration and employee satisfaction.

What we offer

At Embla Medical, we believe in creating a supportive and inspiring work environment.

As part of our team, you'll enjoy:

• An international team culture - collaborate with colleagues across borders in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Flexible work model - balance remote work with in-person collaboration to suit your lifestyle and productivity.
• Private medical care - comprehensive health coverage to support your well-being.
• Career growth opportunities - access to professional development and internal mobility across our global organization.
• Sport card support - co-financing of a sports card to help you stay active and healthy.
• Social fund - access to benefits financed from the Company Social Benefits Fund (ZFŚS).
• Modern workspace - work from our Scandinavian-style office in the heart of Szczecin, designed for comfort and creativity.

Due to the scope of work across departments and global risk initiatives, occasional international travel may be required.

Join us in our mission to improve people's mobility so they can live their Life Without Limitations!

Embla Medical is committed to sustainable business practices and renowned for positively impacting people's health and well-being

Embla Medical is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. We want to have the best available individual in every job.

Embla Medical's equal opportunity policy prohibits all discrimination (based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, military service, pregnancy, child birth or related medical condition, actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any other consideration made unlawful by local laws around the world).

Embla Medical is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all individuals involved in the operations of Embla Medical and prohibits discrimination by any employee of Embla Medical, including supervisors and co-workers.