Job description
* accountable for the creation and execution of the country's business risk & compliance plan based on the country's risk register, priorities, and business needs. ensure the integration of ikano business to identify opportunities and risks through a risk-based approach.
* lead the creation of country-specific risk and compliance insights to identify and act on risk and business opportunities. Implementation of risk management process i.e., risk assessment, root cause analysis, mitigation plans.
* lead and conduct internal and external compliance checks and inspections on safety, and security standards in all units in mexico (i.e. Sec check, i-conduct, etc.).
* document and report relevant findings to management and relevant stakeholders.
* lead the implementation of regional working methods and align ways of working to create a structured and systematic way of working throughout the country.
* responsible for leading and developing high-performance risk and compliance functions. this includes a matrix in the country, set goals, and kpis to achieve an efficient, professional, and high-performing organization with identified talents to help grow risk capabilities to protect ikea assets from theft, loss or damage and operating challenges.
* lead the business continuity plans and crisis management work, ensuring that routines and response plans are implemented to ensure crisis preparedness throughout the country.
* proactively identify emerging risks and ensure early involvement in new initiatives in business units and processes. lead and develop effective procedures to address emerging risks through the risk assessment process.
* define and align the implementation of operating procedures in business units.
* establish and refresh training materials to secure risk awareness is at a good level. support with the performance of training for co-workers and relevant stakeholders on safety and security.
* develop a monitoring process to follow up on the retail units' action plans to ensure units are operating in compliance with ikea rules and sops.
* responsible for the global and local business insurance package including all claims incidents.
qualifications
* university degree with proven experience in risk management, compliance, internal control, and security in high-risk environments.
* minimum 10 years of managerial experience in a multinational organization and/or managerial experience from running operations on-site/store level.
* proven record for conducting risk workshops with relevant stakeholders to develop a risk framework and maintain a risk register to remain relevant to the country’s risk landscape.
* excellent team management skills: good communication, listening, and influencing skills.
* excellent coach with patience to guide.
* ability to make well-balanced decisions taking different business, people, and ethical perspectives into consideration.
* ability to strike a balance between keeping a good overview and paying good attention to details.
* driving strategy – a direct effort to achieve long-term business objectives.
additional information
* understanding of ikea requirements.
* health, safety, and security policies, standards, and rules manuals
* administration and auditing
* crisis management, business continuity
* understanding of business process and customer needs
* risk management process and establishment of risk framework
* investigations
* insurance policies and claims handling process.
* guideline and procedure drafting with an implementation plan.
* development of training materials through the understanding of ikea requirements
please apply by 15th april 2026