Risk Management & Internal Controls Specialist

Aumovio; Porto; On-site; EUR 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

International collaboration

Learning & development opportunities

Impactful projects

Job summary

AUMOVIO is seeking a qualified professional to strengthen governance, risk management and internal controls across a global automotive organization. You will shape risk assessment processes, build insights from data, and drive continuous improvements within the RMS and ICS framework.

Work at the intersection of governance, performance, and strategic decision-making, collaborating with stakeholders across regions and functions to promote strong controls and resilient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in GRC, risk management, internal controls, governance, or internal audit.
• Strong IT and business application background and understanding of tech-enabled processes.
• Experience with enterprise applications, GRC platforms, workflows, or related systems.
• Hands‑on experience in system configuration, testing, or functional enhancements.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Responsibilities

• Support operation and continuous improvement of RMS and ICS for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assist in risk assessments and internal control activities, helping stakeholders identify risks and define mitigations.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare risk- and control-related information for reporting and decision making.
• Contribute to risk and internal control reports, governance documentation and presentations.
• Act as a Business Key User for the GRC platform (Corporater) including configuration, testing, and user support.
• Develop and maintain digital workflows, dashboards, and analytics within the GRC environment.
• Participate in projects strengthening governance, risk management and internal control processes.
• Deliver training and user support for risk management and GRC processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across functions and regions to promote consistent standards.
• Foster awareness and continuous improvement of risk culture.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Problem solving

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

KNIME

SQL

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

• Full-time
• Legal Entity: AUMOVIO Engineering Solutions Portugal Unipessoal Lda (2166)
• Job flexibility: Onsite Job
• Leadership level: Leading Self
• Working time: Full Time

Company Description

Since its spin-off in September 2025 AUMOVIO continues the business of the former Continental group sector Automotive as an independent company. The technology and electronics company offers a wide-ranging portfolio that makes mobility safe, exciting, connected, and autonomous. This includes sensor solutions, displays, braking and comfort systems as well as comprehensive expertise in software, architecture platforms, and assistance systems for software-defined vehicles. In the fiscal year 2024 the business areas, which now belong to AUMOVIO, generated sales of 19.6 billion Euro. The company is headquartered in Frankfurt, Germany and has about 87.000 employees in more than 100 locations worldwide.

Job Description

Join AUMOVIO and help shape the future of risk management and internal controls in a global automotive organization. In this role, you will work at the intersection of governance, business performance, and strategic decision-making, partnering with stakeholders across functions and regions to strengthen resilience and support sustainable growth.

You will play an active role in evolving our Enterprise Risk Management System (RMS) and Internal Control System (ICS), transforming risk and control data into meaningful insights, and driving continuous improvements across the organization. Beyond maintaining established processes, you will contribute to building a strong risk and control culture while supporting key business and transformation initiatives.

If you are passionate about combining analytical thinking, digital solutions, and stakeholder engagement to create tangible business impact, this role offers an excellent opportunity to grow within an international and forward-looking environment.

Your Responsibilities

• Support the operation and continuous improvement of AUMOVIO's Risk Management System (RMS) and Internal Control System (ICS) for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Assist in conducting risk assessments and internal control activities, helping business stakeholders identify risks, evaluate controls, and define appropriate mitigation measures.
• Collect, analyze, and prepare risk and control-related information to support reporting and management decision-making.
• Contribute to the preparation of risk and internal control reports, presentations, and governance documentation.
• Act as a Business Key User for the GRC platform (Corporater), supporting system administration, configuration, customization, testing, user support, and the implementation of functional enhancements.
• Support the development and maintenance of digital workflows, dashboards, and analytics within the GRC environment to improve transparency, efficiency, and data quality.
• Participate in projects and initiatives aimed at strengthening governance, risk management, and internal control processes across the organization.
• Deliver user support and training for risk management, internal control, and GRC-related processes and tools.
• Collaborate with stakeholders from different functions and regions to promote consistent risk and control standards.
• Contribute to fostering a strong risk and control culture by supporting awareness, communication, and continuous improvement activities.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Informatics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of professional experience in GRC, business applications, business process management, risk management, internal controls, internal audit, governance, or a comparable environment.
• Strong IT and business application background, combined with a sound understanding of technology-enabled business processes and a strong interest in risk management and internal controls.
• Practical experience working with and enhancing enterprise applications, GRC platforms, workflow solutions, or comparable business systems is required.
• Hands‑on experience in system configuration or customization, together with experience in testing, user support, or the implementation of functional enhancements, is required.
• Experience supporting or developing digital workflows, forms, reporting structures, dashboards, analytics, or automation solutions within business applications.
• Ability to analyze business requirements and translate them into practical system configurations, workflows, reports, dashboards, functional enhancements, or process improvements.
• Good understanding of data structures, system‑supported workflows, interfaces, reporting logic, and application‑related processes.
• Good understanding of risk management methodologies, internal control concepts, and governance frameworks, such as COSO, or a strong willingness and ability to develop this expertise.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to work with data, understand process and system dependencies, identify improvement opportunities, and generate actionable insights.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with Power BI, KNIME, SQL, low‑code/no‑code platforms, reporting tools, or other data analytics and automation solutions is considered an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders, process owners, system users, and technical experts across functions and regions.
• Structured, solution‑oriented, and proactive working style, with strong attention to detail and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Professional certifications such as CISA, CRMA, CIA, or comparable qualifications are considered an advantage but are not required.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

What we Offer:

• Work on impactful, diverse projects driving the future of automotive innovation
• Collaborate internationally: work with teams and stakeholders across different sites and disciplines
• Benefit from flexible working hours
• Grow through learning & development opportunities and access to professional training

Salary range (gross): 39 000 € – 52 000 € per year (base salary), depending on experience, skills and qualifications.

Additional compensation/benefits: performance based bonus.

We are committed to fostering a workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and valued. We encourageapplications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, nationality, cultural background, disability, religion, ideology or sexual orientation.