Legal Counsel Specialized in Compliance and Governance

Vor 6 Tagen

Genève, Schweiz Michael Page Switzerland Vollzeit

The GRC Manager will enhance the organization's control environment by developing and updating policies, managing risks, verifying controls, addressing exceptions, and leveraging data for continuous improvement.

Legal Counsel Specialized in Compliance and Governance - 1Year

International organisation based in Geneva.

Description

Governance and Legal

  • Oversee all corporate administration tasks for the organization's entities.
  • Coordinate with Legal, Risk, and Internal Audit teams on the creation or dissolution of legal entities.
  • Liaise with the Legal Department on significant legal matters.

Risk Management

  • Identify, assess, and manage organizational risks and exposures.
  • Monitor the implementation of mitigating controls and update risk registers regularly.

Compliance

  • Design, implement, and enhance compliance programs across the organization.
  • Support process and operational improvements through internal audits and external assessments.
  • Conduct compliance reviews and testing, serve as the Sanctions Focal Point, and act as Data Privacy Officer.

Business Processes and Controls

  • Support the creation, monitoring, and ongoing improvement of business processes across all offices.
  • Develop and update Business Continuity Plans.
  • Conduct process reviews, ensure compliance, and identify improvement areas for streamlined operations.

Internal Controls Framework

  • Develop and manage an Internal Controls Framework for head office and country branches, ensuring effective governance and compliance practices.

Profile



  • University degree(s) in a relevant field or certification in governance, risk, and compliance.
  • Over 7 years of experience in establishing, managing, assessing, and enhancing internal controls related to governance, compliance, quality, assurance, and risk management programs.
  • Previous experience working within an NGO environment.
  • Exceptional attention to detail in preparing or reviewing written materials, ensuring accuracy, thoroughness, and strong presentation.
  • Proven experience collaborating with or reporting to governance boards (such as audit committees or similar bodies).
  • Advanced proficiency in audit methodologies, with particular strength in IT-focused audit environments.
  • Strong expertise in developing and implementing compliance and control frameworks, including business process reengineering.
  • Solid experience in optimizing business processes and control systems.
  • Demonstrated success working in multicultural, diverse settings across multiple levels of seniority.
  • Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
  • Skilled in engaging and coordinating with various stakeholders across cultural and professional levels.

Job Offer

  • Challenging and impactful role with a global exposure. You will Contribute to an organization committed to sustainable development and positive impact across various regions.

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