What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Enterprise Risk Management position at Zoetis?
Zoetis is seeking a Director, Enterprise Risk Management to provide strategic leadership in managing and evolving the existing risk management governance framework and policies reporting to the SVP, Global Risk & Finance Excellence. This role ensures a consistent and integrated approach across departments to align with the company’s risk management mandate. The Director will monitor risk exposures, consult on mitigation strategies, and leverage Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) tools to create and present insights on risk profiles, trends, and mitigation efforts to the Zoetis Executive Team (“ZET”) and senior leadership. This position requires strong coordination and cross-functional collaboration with both the Head of Global Strategy and the Chief Compliance Officer with support of the ERM Taskforce comprised of multifunctional senior leaders.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance frameworks related to risk management and business operations (e.g., SOX, Basel III, Dodd-Frank.
- Proficient in using ERM tools and software to create dashboards, generate reports, and develop presentations for board and executive leadership.
- Skilled in risk identification, quantification, and aggregation; skilled in using risk management software, dashboards, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Strong leadership capabilities, with a proven track record of coordinating cross-functional teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with senior leadership & stakeholders.
- Ability to simplify and articulate complex issues through clear messaging
- Manage multiple projects, prioritize initiatives, and implement solutions across the organization.
- Strong ability to think critically, analyze complex data, and make sound recommendations.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Indicate the formal education, certification or license required and/or preferred. Include the minimum number of years of relevant experience required for the position (where legally permissible).
- Bachelor’s degree in risk management, Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field is required. A master’s degree or professional certifications is a plus.
- 12 years of experience in risk management, compliance, or a related field, with significant experience in a leadership or management role.
- Proven experience in managing risk management frameworks and processes.
- Strong project and program management skills
- Experience in conducting risk assessments audits.
- Previous experience working with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver on risk management goals.
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Zoetis is committed to equal opportunity in the terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability or veteran status or any other protected classification. Disabled individuals are given an equal opportunity to use our online application system. We offer reasonable accommodations as an alternative if requested by an individual with a disability. Please contact Zoetis Colleague Services at zoetiscolleagueservices@zoetis.com to request an accommodation. Zoetis also complies with all applicable national, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment as well as employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act. All applicants must possess or obtain authorization to work in the US for Zoetis. Zoetis retains sole and exclusive discretion to pursue sponsorship for the acquisition or maintenance of nonimmigrant status and employment eligibility, considering factors such as availability of qualified US workers. Individuals requiring sponsorship must disclose this fact. Please note that Zoetis seeks information related to job applications from candidates for jobs in the U.S. solely via the following: (1) our company website at www.Zoetis.com/careers site, or (2) via email to/from addresses using only the Zoetis domain of “@zoetis.com”. In addition, Zoetis does not use Google Hangout for any recruitment related activities. Any solicitation or request for information related to job applications with Zoetis via any other means and/or utilizing email addresses with any other domain should be disregarded. In addition, Zoetis will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with Zoetis.
