Dir., Enterprise Risk Management, Global (m/f/d)

Your Responsibilities

This position can be filled in any country within the EMEA region where our company is present.

• Develop and execute the organization’s enterprise risk management strategy, aligned with the overall business strategy and objectives.
• Oversee the continuous improvement of the risk management framework, including policies, procedures, trainings and risk metrics.
• Prepare and align cross-functional risk committees, ensuring clear communication and accountability on risk management activities.
• Lead the implementation and maintenance efforts of ERM systems and digital tools.
• Provide strategic guidance to senior management and risk committees on risk-related matters.
• Drive a culture of risk awareness and strong governance across the organization.
• Identify, evaluate, and prioritize risks across the enterprise, including operational, financial, regulatory, strategic, emerging and reputational risks.
• Lead the coordination of enterprise-wide risk assessments, working closely with business units and regions to understand the full spectrum of risks facing the organization.
• Facilitate scenario planning and stress testing to assess the impact of potential risks.
• Ensure that risk management practices are incorporated into strategic planning and decision-making processes.
• Establish a comprehensive risk monitoring program, including key risk indicators (KRIs) and dashboards to track the organization’s risk exposure.
• Provide regular reporting on risk exposures and risk management activities to senior leadership and risk committees.
• Ensure timely escalation of significant risk issues to senior management.
• Collaborate with the internal audit function to ensure a coordinated approach to risk assurance and risk mitigation.
• Work with business units and corporate functions to develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Oversee the design and effectiveness of internal controls, ensuring they are aligned with the organization’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements.
• Drive the implementation of risk mitigation plans and monitor their effectiveness in reducing exposure.
• Stay current with emerging risks, regulatory changes, and industry best practices.
• Ensure the company’s risk management framework complies with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards and respond to regulatory bodies on risk management matters as needed.
• Build and lead a high-performing ERM team, fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional development.
• Champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the ERM function.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in finance, business administration, risk management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in implementing and managing enterprise risk and controls frameworks, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience in managing risk across large, complex organizations.
• Industry certifications such as Certified Risk Manager (CRM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), or similar are highly desirable.
• Medical device, pharmaceutical, life science, or healthcare industries experience with experience implementing risk and compliance programs is preferred.
• Proven leadership and experience in management of people is required.
• Experience in partnering with and presenting to senior management and developing strategies to meet their needs.
• Experience working in multi-national organization and leading projects involving stakeholders from different jurisdictions and functions. Exposure to Asian cultures is an asset.
• Excellent influencing skills and ability to maintain and develop relationships with internal stakeholders (e.g., senior management in regional and global organization, Finance, Internal Audit, Manufacturing & Supply, etc.).
• Demonstrated leadership skills to drive people inside and outside own team, come up with innovative solutions, and develop talents.
• Deep understanding of healthcare industry compliance standards, regulations, and risks facing a global medical device company.
• Executive reporting ability including Board of Directors is preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive matters in the areas of Compliance, Risk Management, Privacy and Information Security including under pressure and in crisis situations.
• Strategic business orientation and acumen especially in medical device industry to align function priorities.

Your Competencies

• Build for the Future
• Deliver Results
• Lead People
• Lead Self
• Model and champion Our Core Values

Your Benefits

Flexible working hours, remote work possible (up to 60%)

• 30 days of holidays per year
• Modern office and an inspiring working environment
• Employee restaurant with live cooking and healthy food (subsidized)
• Public transport ticket (100 % subsidized) or free parking space
• Company sport groups and an inhouse company gym
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health, mental and emotional well‑being
• A comprehensive company pension scheme
• Company medical officer and vaccination offers
• Childcare through our ‘Buttje&Deern’ partner
• Bike leasing

These benefits apply to our EMEA headquarters in Hamburg, Germany. Benefits at other Olympus locations may vary.

About Olympus

At Olympus, we are committed to Our Purpose of making people’s lives healthier, safer and more fulfilling. As a global medical technology company, we partner with healthcare professionals to provide best‑in‑class solutions and services for early detection, diagnosis and minimally invasive treatment, aiming to improve patient outcomes by elevating the standard of care in targeted disease states.

For more than 100 years, Olympus has pursued a goal of contributing to society by producing products designed with the purpose of delivering optimal outcomes for its customers around the world.

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