Manager, Risk Management

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

Key Responsibilities May Include:

• Partner with risk owners and regional and functional leaders to guide the articulation, assessment, and mitigation of risks, ensuring strategies are both effective and aligned with business goals.
• Lead the evaluation of management's first line-of-defense to ensure the effectiveness of the risk management process, providing independent assessments and challenging risk mitigation strategies where appropriate.
• Collaborate with other second-line functions, such as compliance and audit, to identify gaps, overlaps, and opportunities for optimizing risk management and mitigating controls.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with risk-responsible managers, ensuring risk management practices are embedded and consistently applied throughout the organization.
• Provide coaching, support, and education to the business, fostering a culture of risk awareness and ensuring a proactive approach to risk management.
• Oversee and contribute to risk reporting, ensuring senior management has clear visibility of key risks and mitigation strategies, while ensuring compliance with internal and external regulations.

Manager, Risk Management & Asset Controls

Location: Mexico City or Manchester
Reports to: Sr. Manager, Group Asset Productivity & Control

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic Manager, Risk Management & Asset Controls to join our global finance team. In this role, you will lead initiatives to strengthen our asset control environment and mitigate risks across the Global Hire Stock Audit Program. You will play a critical part in driving process standardization, implementing innovative audit strategies, and supporting our Asset Productivity Transformation program worldwide.

What You'll Do

• Evaluate and propose corrective actions to address risks within global asset control processes.

• Oversee the implementation of standardized asset control procedures and ensure compliance with internal and external requirements.

• Execute the Global Standardization Roadmap, including planning, asset counting, reconciliation, negotiation, and approvals.

• Lead enhancements to the Account Health and Hire Stock Audit Process using predictive analytics and digital solutions.

• Support the development of robust business continuity models for global asset control.

• Drive automation and digital strategies for data acquisition and reconciliation.

What We're Looking For

• Education: Undergraduate degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.

• Experience: 7–10 years in Finance, Audit, or Controls within a results-driven environment. Proven track record in change management and process standardization across markets​

Skills:

• Strong business and financial acumen

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

• Strategic thinker with problem-solving capabilities

• Ability to manage remotely and navigate matrix organizations

Languages: English required; additional European language is a plus.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a global team driving innovation in Asset Control and Risk Management.

• Work on transformative projects that shape the future of our business.

• Enjoy a collaborative, multicultural environment with opportunities for growth and impact.

Remote TypeHybrid RemoteSkills to succeed in the roleActive Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), Initiative, Problem Solving

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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