SAP Governance Risk Management Coordinator f/m/d 

United States, Washington, Bellevue 

918276900

What you’ll build

The ideal candidate will work closely with operational risk owners, executive leadership, and the Supervisory Board, contributing to the consolidation of enterprise-wide risk insights into clear, strategic reporting that supports informed decision-making at the highest level.

• Assist in Governance : Support the development and implementation of a comprehensive global management system that integrates risk, compliance, information security, and governance functions across business units and geographies.

• Support Continuous Improvement : Contribute to the ongoing evolution and maturity of the management system to meet emerging risks, digital transformation needs, and changes in the geopolitical and regulatory landscape.

• Collaborate with Stakeholders : Work with internal stakeholders and functional leads, such as regional managers for national security and legal affiliates, to maintain an integrated and coherent governance structure.

• Assist in Risk Assessments : Support enterprise-wide risk assessments, including the identification, evaluation, and treatment of strategic, operational, technological, and compliance risks.

• Contribute to Reporting : Assist in developing consolidated, executive-level risk reports for the Supervisory Board regularly, highlighting key exposures, trends, and recommended mitigation strategies.

• Standardize Reporting : Help establish a standardized reporting structure and risk taxonomy to ensure consistency and transparency in governance communications.

• Support Audits and Reviews : Assist with internal and external audits, board inquiries, and regulatory reviews related to governance and risk management practices.

• Learn and Adapt : Demonstrate a proactive approach to learning and adapting to new challenges and responsibilities.

Educational Background:

• Academic background in Political Science, Law, Econcomics, Risk Management, such as Enterprise Risk Management, Operational Risk, or Strategic Risk.

• Legal qualifications (LLB/LLM) with specialization in regulatory compliance, international law, or public sector law.

Regulatory Expertise:

• Foundational knowledge of regulatory and governance frameworks relevant to national security.

• Basic understanding of geopolitical and threat landscape analysis, encompassing cyber threats, espionage, economic security, and hybrid threats.

• Awareness of legal and ethical considerations in national security operations.

Other Attributes:

• High level of integrity, discretion, and professional judgment.

• Ability to operate effectively under pressure or in crisis situations.

• Strong commitment to continuous learning and development in national and international security affairs.

• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Work Experience

• Initial experience (1-3 years) in governance, risk management, or project management roles within large, complex, or highly regulated environments.

• Basic understanding of risk management frameworks, control environments, and supervisory board reporting requirements.

• Experience working in cross-functional teams or supporting global governance structures.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills, with the ability to interpret complex risk data and contribute to actionable insights for senior stakeholders.

• Familiarity with international and European regulatory requirements, including those related to cybersecurity, secrecy, critical infrastructure, and operational resilience.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in German and English, with the ability to effectively communicate with executive and board-level stakeholders.

• High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism.

• Eagerness to learn and grow within the role, demonstrating a strong work ethic and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Where you belong

All mandate holders for national security (Security Cleared Single Points of Contact for National Security Supervisory Authorities) are in the reporting line to GS2.

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