Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance
Wells Enterprises · Chicago
Company: Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company)
Functional Area: Finance
The Role
We are seeking a GRC Director to lead Governance, Risk & Compliance at Wells. Reporting directly to the Wells CFO and working under the professional guidance of Group GRC, this role will help further strengthen risk and internal controls across the organization. The GRC Director will support leadership in risk identification, prioritization, mitigation planning, and monitoring, while providing independent oversight and validation of key GRC activities. This is a highly collaborative role, interfacing across functions to ensure strong governance, effective internal controls, and readiness in managing risk and crisis scenarios.
What You’ll Do
Drive Internal Control Excellence
- Partner with the Wells CFO and Leadership teams to identify and prioritize local business risks
- Oversee the design, documentation, and communication of local procedures, ensuring clarity and accessibility
- Promote harmonization and best practices in risk mitigation across the organization
- Deliver training and guidance to management on GRC processes, tools, and methodologies
- Contribute to the development and sharing of GRC best practices within the broader organization
Enable Governance & Policy Implementation
- Support the rollout and adoption of Group policies and procedures across functions
- Partner on key transformation initiatives, including integration and change management efforts
- Facilitate policy implementation activities, including control ownership, training, and tool support
- Lead the execution of annual process assessments, ensuring clear documentation of findings and actions
- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to strengthen governance and control effectiveness
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of internal control implementation
- Lead Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, driving appropriate remediation actions
Support Internal Audit Processes
- Partner with functional leadership to prepare for audits, clarifying expectations and responsibilities
- Facilitate effective collaboration between Wells teams and auditors during planning and fieldwork
- Escalate key findings and support resolution design, in coordination with Group GRC and subject matter experts
Strengthen Risk Mitigation & Remediation
- Partner with management to design robust, sustainable remediation plans aligned with business priorities
- Provide constructive challenges and independent validation of mitigation actions
- Monitor progress through regular follow-ups and quality assurance reviews
Monitor, Report & Advise
- Support leadership in maintaining clear visibility on risk mitigation and control implementation status
- Ensure consistent reporting of progress and risks across functions
- Provide updates to the Wells CFO and Group GRC on audits, risks, and remediation efforts
- Contribute to executive-level reporting, including updates to senior leadership and governance bodies
Enhance Crisis Readiness
- Support the design and implementation of crisis management readiness at the local level
- Partner with key stakeholders to assess preparedness and strengthen response capabilities
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We are seeking a GRC Director to lead Governance, Risk & Compliance at Wells. Reporting directly to the Wells CFO and working under the professional guidance of Group GRC, this role will help further strengthen risk and internal controls across the organization. The GRC Director will support leadership in risk identification, prioritization, mitigation planning, and monitoring, while providing independent oversight and validation of key GRC activities. This is a highly collaborative role, interfacing across functions to ensure strong governance, effective internal controls, and readiness in managing risk and crisis scenarios.