AKTC Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Manager 1-year fixed

AKTC Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) Manager 1-year fixed contract

Only Swiss, EU nationals or holders of a valid Swiss work permit will be considered

• The GRC Manager shall be responsible for supporting Aga Khan Trust for Culture’s (AKTC) control environment by ensuring that : (i) policies, procedures and processes are defined, developed, and updated;
• ii) risks are identified and managed; (iii) controls are verified, tested, and improved; (iv) exceptions are remediated;

and (v) data is analysed and used for continuous improvement and optimization as a tool for more effective management.

Key Responsibilities.

Governance and Legal

• Coordinating all corporate administration matters for AKTC entities
• Coordinate the process for creating or terminating any new legal entities in conjunction with Legal, Risk and Internal Audit
• Liaising with AKDN Legal Department on significant legal issues
• Identify threats and risk exposures
• Assessment and management of risks
• Monitoring of the implementation of corresponding mitigating controls
• Update of the risk registers

Compliance

• Design, implement, manage and improve compliance programmes across AKTC
• Manage compliance and improve business processes and operations by supporting a programme of internal audits and external assessments
• Document and perform compliance review and testing procedures
• Act as AKTC Sanctions Focal Point
• Act as AKTC Data Privacy Officer

Business Processes and Controls

• Support the design, implementation, monitoring and continuous improvement of sound business processes across all AKTC offices
• Development of a Business Continuity Plan for each service company
• Conduct reviews and monitor compliance with approved business processes and control framework
• Identify processes requiring improvement, coordinate prioritisation and implementation of improvements using appropriate tools and techniques

Internal Controls Framework

Develop an Internal Controls Framework for head office and country offices

The requirements

Profile

• University degree(s) in relevant field(s) or certification in governance, risk and compliance.
• 7+ years of relevant experience in implementing, managing, reviewing and improving internal controls for governance, compliance and quality, or assurance and risk management programmes.
• Very high attention to detail in preparing or revising written outputs across all key aspects : correctness, completeness, presentation, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and report to a governance board (i.e. audit committee or similar).
• Highly proficient in audit methodologies, especially but not limited to those applicable in IT environments
• Highly skilled in designing and implementing compliance and control frameworks including business process reengineering
• Experience in business process and control optimisation
• Demonstrated ability to work in multicultural and diverse environments across various levels of seniority.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a must.
• An ability to engage numerous stakeholders, across different cultures and levels of seniority
• Familiarity with the AKDN would be an asset, or minimally an affinity for the AKDN’s mission, values and ethical premises

Willingness to travel as required (some travel anticipated)

Key attributes :

• Ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity
• Know how to work collaboratively and consultatively
• Be an effective communicator

Sector

Culture