Risks & Controls Director

Risk & Controls Director.

Reports to: Regional Risks & Controls Director, LATAM

Location: Argentina

We are looking for someone to join our team in the capacity of Regional Risk & Controls Director. This is a challenging role with multiple priorities and a wide range of stakeholders across the Group. The candidate will be part of the Risk & Controls team, focusing on driving control improvement and compliance.

Objectives of the Risk & Control function include:

• Reinforce the tone at the top and in the middle as well as promote the culture of ethics and integrity;

• Build and leverage relationships to identify risks, anticipate issues and recommend solutions;

• Support management to structure long term beneficial relationships with clients and partners in a way that is compliant, risk aware and adaptable;

• Embrace technology and innovation to optimize risk & controls activities and increase level of compliance across the business;

• Provide customized, reliable information on control performance that could impact strategy realization.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote and help embed the culture of ethics and integrity across the region through training, support and advising on relevant topics such as anti-bribery and corruption, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) as well as internal policy requirements. Serve as a risk & controls subject matter expert within the business.

• Engage with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external.

• Set regional standards (where applicable and in line with global instruction), reinforce WPP Media policies, control requirements and communicate updates / changes to the business in a clear and concise manner.

• Focus on risk areas in the business within the Risk & Control remit (based on the risk assessment as agreed with key stakeholders).

• Think strategically about our business, review operational processes and procedures and suggest improvements.

• Assist in making sure new acquisitions meet compliance standards within required deadlines.

• Recruit, train, develop and lead the regional Risk & Control and market team as required.

• Coordinate audit activities for the region, liaising with internal and external audit teams.

• Monitor remediation for all source of assurance (SOX, WPP IA), summarise progress to the Global Risk & Controls Director and Regional management.

• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement while adapting to the new and evolving challenges and opportunities. Provide input into WPP Media Global processes, guidance and tools (e.g. ICFR handbook, Gift & Hospitality Register).

• Promote the adoption of Compliance processes and tools by the markets. Provide necessary support.

• Coordinate / oversee completion of Risk & Controls activities.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• ACA/CA/ACCA qualified with a minimum of 10+ years of post-qualification experience (industry or consulting experience in ethics and compliance, business process improvement, risk management, or internal audit) at a multinational company;

• Ability to apply a structured approach towards balancing multiple demands and priorities in a fast-paced environment and work cross-functionally with multiple geographies, functions, and employees of diverse backgrounds;

• Ability to operate effectively with all stakeholders including senior management.

• Effective interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a collaborative team-oriented problem solving approach;

• Excellent verbal and written communication;

• Strong analytical capabilities and attention to detail;

• Experience in media and advertising with proven knowledge of core business processes is a plus.

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