CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. 

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Position Purpose

In conjunction with the Regional CFO, the position is responsible for directing and enabling the embedding and continuous operation of the Brambles risk management framework (RMF) and business continuity framework (BCM), and to drive compliance with internal policies and external requirements in their Region.

This is a highly visible role accountable for leading all aspects of the Risk and Compliance function across CHEP Americas.  Responsibilities include management and facilitation of the Enterprise Risk Management Program, Internal Control Infrastructure, Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Management, Service Center Audits, Business Controls and Business Continuity Management.

This individual will manage detailed and sensitive activities that are highly visible, including but not limited to special investigations and any additional ad-hoc requests visible to Group, always requiring judgment and discretion. The position will serve as the main point of contact (Business Partner) for the Americas Executive Leadership Team and functional department heads across CHEP Americas for all matters related to Risk, Compliance and Resilience activities.

Scope

CHEP Americas. Including all countries, Business units and functions

Measures

• Seamlessly integrate proactive risk identification, data driven risk management, and agile response mechanisms

• Provide strategic foresight, collaborative expertise, and innovative solutions

• Institutionalise an efficient, high quality, and accountable risk reporting process

• Risk Profile is accurate, and actions are well defined and completed on time. All reporting requirements are met. Business decisions are risk-based

• Business performance reviews incorporate ‘data driven’  discussions connecting risk management activities with business performance

• Regional Leadership monitor external factors and trends and evaluate how they impact existing material risks and/or create emerging risks and opportunities, and what additional actions may need to be taken

• Relevant transformation initiatives (and related business cases and execution plans) incorporate risk assessment and mitigation to improve confidence in delivering desired outcomes (eg OKRs)

• Business Disruptions are effectively managed through ready and tested BCP, Crisis and Incident management plans

• Regional CEO and CFO can confidently sign the MD/FMCS letter acknowledging the accuracy of the exceptions and quality of actions

• All actions from Internal Audit activities are completed and on time and lessons learnt are shared so that the overall control environment improves

Major/Key Accountabilities

Risk Management:

Embedded and Continuous Risk Management across the Region

• Engage with and enable Regional (including sub-region and country) leadership and their teams to continually identify, assess and manage risks and opportunities

• Act as a critical friend to the Regional Leadership Team (LT) by reviewing and providing fact-based and insight driven “constructive