Governance Lead

Job Description:

Job Title: Governance Lead
Job Location: Chicago, IL
Job Description:
Searching for a permanent, full-time candidate to fill a Governance role

Responsibilities:

• Ensure effective governance processes within organization
• Implement and maintain governance frameworks, policies and procedures to ensure compliance, risk management and accountability
• Collaborate with various groups to establish and implement governance standards
• Identify areas for improvement and drive continuous enhancement of governance practices
• Develop governance framework
• Design and implement a comprehensive governance framework that aligns with organizational goals regulatory requirements and standard processes policy
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws regulations and industry standards
• Identify potential risks related to governance processes and develop strategies to mitigate them
• Conduct risk assessments and implement controls to minimize risk exposure
• Collaborate with key customers including senior management, board members and internal groups to communicate governance requirements, address concerns and develop accountability and clarity
• Deliver training sessions and educational materials to staff members on governance principles policies and procedures
• Raise awareness of governance issues
• Establish mechanisms for monitoring governance activities and performance metrics
• Generate regular reports on governance effectiveness compliance status and areas for improvement
• Lead initiatives to enhance governance processes and practices based on feedback lessons learned and industry developments
• Drive continuous improvement in governance
• Uphold and promote ethical standards and integrity in all governance related activities
• Ensure ethical decision making and behavior throughout the organization
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to facilitate audits of governance processes and controls
• Address audit findings and implement corrective actions as necessary

Required Skills:

• 10-15 years in risk management, with a focus on risk assessment methodologies and practices.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex risks and develop pragmatic solutions.
• Superb communication and social skills.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience in driving multi-functional initiatives and fostering collaboration.
• Proficiency in risk management tools and software applications.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct.

Life at Capgemini

Capgemini supports all aspects of your well-being throughout the changing stages of your life and career. For eligible employees, we offer:

• Flexible work
• Healthcare including dental, vision, mental health, and well-being programs
• Financial well-being programs such as 401(k) and Employee Share Ownership Plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Family building benefits like adoption assistance, surrogacy, and cryopreservation
• Social well-being benefits like subsidized back-up child/elder care and tutoring
• Mentoring, coaching and learning programs
• Employee Resource Groups
• Disaster Relief

About Capgemini:

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of €22.5 billion.
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Disclaimer:

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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