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Operational Risk Management Leader

Employer
IKEA
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

At IKEA we contribute to Ingka Investments growth by leading and facilitating business oriented and risk based compliance approach.

Key Responsibilities: 
  • Improve the Ingka Investments Forestry business by securing the compliance with IKEA Code of Conduct, all applicable laws and regulations, a credible certification system and Terms of Engagement in Forestry Operations.
  • Develop and drive the annual compliance plan for Forest Portfolio, based on Ingka Investments and local priorities.
  • Build and maintain a cross-functional network of business stakeholders that have responsibility for compliance related activities in Ingka Investments Forest Portfolio.
  • Identify and evaluate potential risks with respect to the Ingka Investments goals fulfilment and act to mitigate identified risks.
  • Promote awareness on steering documents through learning and communication.
  •  Identify gaps in working methods and make recommendations for change in order to continuously improve compliance.
  • Create high trust relationships with managers, co-workers and others stakeholders and by that create environment where IKEA culture is a strong and living reality.
  • Provide recommendations for the business to develop action plans and monitor their implementation in cases of non compliances.
  • Ensure a safe work environment for co-workers and contractors.
  • Work across functions within Ingka Group and in good collaboration with all businesses to support 
Job Qualifications:
  • University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Forestry, Environmental Science or Engineering)
  • 2 + years work experience in Forest sector
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • Self-starter with a proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
  • Fluent in both local language and English (written and spoken)
  • Experience in risk management, compliance or internal audit positions.
Job Field:
Forestry
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Atlanta, GA
Salary:
$77,696.00-$112,660.00
Job Benefits:

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to ​help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

  • Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
  • WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
  • Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
  • KinderCare tuition discount  
  • Retirement and bonus plans
  • Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
  • Pet insurance program
  • Education assistance and learning programs
  • Safety shoe reimbursement
  • 24/7 telehealth visits
  • Dental and vision plans
  • Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
  • A fun and inclusive work environment
Application Deadline:

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