Enterprise Risk Management Director

Job Description:

Dentsu is an integrated growth and transformation partner to the world’s leading organizations. Founded in 1901 in Tokyo, Japan, and now present in over 145 countries and regions, it has a proven track record of nurturing and developing innovations, combining the talents of its global network of leadership brands to develop impactful and integrated growth solutions for clients. Dentsu delivers end-to-end experience transformation (EX) by integrating its services across Media, CXM and Creative, while its business transformation (BX) mindset pushes the boundaries of transformation and sustainable growth for brands, people and society.

We’re hiring for an Enterprise Risk Management Director to join the Risk & Audit team in London.

Purpose of the Role

As an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Director you’ll serve as the regional authority on enterprise risk management practices and standards, while retaining direct responsibility for ERM execution across your region. You’ll collaborate with your peers globally to drive a unified, maturing risk program that supports leadership, governance bodies, and the Board in understanding enterprise risk exposure, and interlocks into Regional Governance expectations.

You’ll assist in the Design, implementation, and maintenance of the regional Enterprise Risk Management Framework in alignment with group-level strategy, risk appetite, regulatory expectations and industry standards (e.g., COSO, ISO). Collaborating regularly with other regional ERM Directors and Group Risk Office to define and mature methodology for enterprise risk identification, measurement, and risk appetite-setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor and risk subject matter expert, work proactively with the regional senior leadership on existing regional risk register priorities and advising on emerging risks and mitigation strategies; Lead risk identification, assessment, and aggregation activities across clusters and markets to synthesize a cohesive regional risk profile that informs enterprise-level understanding.
• Lead and facilitate risk workshops, risk reviews, and continuous monitoring sessions with leadership teams to embed risk ownership and maturity within the first line of defence.
• Assist in the development and continual refinement of the enterprise risk taxonomy to ensure relevant and clear risk language is used throughout organization, updating the risk playbook as appropriate.
• Partner with risk category owners and business leaders to establish and maintain a data-informed baseline of risk conditions across strategic, operational, compliance, financial, and emerging risk domains.
• Within the region, oversee the design, approval, implementation, continuous improvement and execution of the ERM framework within clusters and markets, ensuring alignment with overall strategy and global risk standards.
• Oversee the regional governance processes, including the quarterly Regional Governance Committee (RGC), ensuring escalation of relevant issues and risk exposures and assisting in the coordination of appropriate risk response strategies and tracking mitigation actions.
• Act as Secretariat or senior advisor to Regional Governance Committees, preparing and presenting risk reports to C-suite leaders, regional CEOs, and functional executives. Further, responsible for organizing the committee meeting agenda, member coordination, and in-meeting liaison to the Chair.

Qualifications + Skills

• Solid experience of business and enterprise risk management in a large company (non-regulated preferable).
• Able to relay risk in a commercial manner to influence the regional senior leadership in ensuring cultural adoption of risk activities.
• Detail orientated self-starter, resilient in high-pressure working environments with the ability to multi-task.
• Strong communication and influencing skills, both verbal and written.
• Good relationship management skills, including dealing confidently with senior management and driving cross functional influence, working independently and as part of a global team.
• Proven change management skills. Emotional intelligence, problem solving and adaptability.

What we offer

• This is a permanent role.
• The team is based in our London office but operates under flexible working arrangements. Under hybrid working you’ll be in the office twice a week.
• As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

Inclusion and Diversity

At Dentsu, we embrace diversity and inclusion, valuing the unique perspectives and contributions of every individual. We believe that diversity fuels creativity and innovation, benefiting our employees, partners, and communities.

We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Beyond recruitment, we strive to create an environment where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work.

We recognise the importance of work-life balance and are open to discussing flexible working arrangements for all roles. If you need reasonable adjustments due to a disability or medical condition during our recruitment process, please contact us at accommodations@dentsu.com, quoting the reference number of the role that you are applying for. Your needs will be handled with respect and confidentiality to ensure an inclusive and accessible experience.

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Location:

London

Brand:

Global Functions

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent