Senior Risk & Governance Leader (ERM, ESG, Climate)

2020 Companies; Poland; Hybrid; 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

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.