Risk & controls director.
reports to: regional risks & controls director, latam
location: méxico
*objectives*of the*risk & control*function*include*:
- reinforce the tone at the top and in the middle as well as promote the culture of ethics and integrity;
- build and leverage relationships to identify risks, anticipate issues and recommend solutions;
- support management to structure long term beneficial relationships with clients and partners in a way that is compliant, risk aware and adaptable;
- embrace technology and innovation to optimize risk & controls activities and increase level of compliance across the business;
- provide customized, reliable information on control performance that could impact strategy realization.
*key duties and responsibilities*:
- engage with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.
- set regional standards (where applicable and in line with global instruction), reinforce wpp media policies, control requirements and communicate updates / changes to the business in a clear and concise manner.
- focus on risk areas in the business within the risk & control remit (based on the risk assessment as agreed with key stakeholders).
- think strategically about our business, review operational processes and procedures and suggest improvements.
- assist in making sure new acquisitions meet compliance standards within required deadlines.
- recruit, train, develop and lead the regional risk & control and market team as required.
- coordinate audit activities for the region, liaising with internal and external audit teams.
- monitor remediation for all source of assurance (sox, wpp ia), summarise progress to the global risk & controls director and regional management.
- identify opportunities for continuous improvement while adapting to the new and evolving challenges and opportunities.
provide input into wpp media global processes, guidance and tools (e.g. Icfr handbook, gift & hospitality register).
- promote the adoption of compliance processes and tools by the markets.
provide necessary support.
- coordinate / oversee completion of risk & controls activities.
*experience and skills*:
- aca/ca/acca qualified with a minimum of 10+ years of post-qualification experience (industry or consulting experience in ethics and compliance, business process improvement, risk management, or internal audit) at a multinational company;
- ability to operate effectively with all stakeholders including senior management.
- effective interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a collaborative team-oriented problem solving approach;
- excellent verbal and written communication;
- strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail;
- * experience in media and advertising with proven knowledge of core business processes is a*plus.