Lead Expert Risk Management

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**Your role**:
Governance, Risk & Control (GRC) drives the definition, implementation and further development of a state-of-the-art financial and non-financial Internal Control System and orchestrates our group-wide Risk Management.

Key Responsibilities
- Drive risk reporting cycle: Facilitate the regular risk reporting cycles and ensure that the cycles are aligned with regulatory requirements and internal and external standards. This includes supporting the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of risks and mitigating actions.
- Prepare risk reporting: Support the preparation of our semi-annual and ad-hoc group risk management reporting. This also includes the maintenance of the risk management model on risk-bearing capacity (Monte Carlo simulation).
- Stakeholder engageme**nt**: Engage with (senior) stakeholders across the organization to understand, challenge and/or convey current risks and mitigating actions in alignment with Merck’s risk appetite and risk management standard.
- Foster a strong risk culture: Act as ambassador for a strong risk culture in a dynamic environment, advocating for the importance of risk management and internal controls. This includes supporting the implementation of initiatives to upskill employees and to enhance relevant capabilities.
- Training and Support: Provide training and support to teams across the group on governance and risk management principles, tools, and good practices.

**Who you are**:

- University degree in Business, Finance, or equivalent. Relevant professional experience in Governance, Risk, Control and Compliance. Gathered in consulting, audit or in a public listed company (minimum of 5-7 years working experience). Audit experience is a plus.
- Strong understanding of relevant risk management requirements and best practices for public companies, especially reporting requirements and relevant audit standards.
- Basic understanding of quantitative risk modelling, especially Monte Carlo simulation.
- Experience in using data analytics and data analytics tools as well as dashboard (for e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Tableau, etc.).
- Open-minded and ability to manage stakeholders of different hierarchies and cultures (good intercultural and communication skills).
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage diverse stakeholders, and to understand and communicate complex topics effectively to different audiences.
- Industry experience in the Pharma, Biotech, Life Science or Electronics sector is a plus.
- Business-level fluency in German and English.

**What we offer**:We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress