We are seeking a GRC Director to lead Governance, Risk & Compliance at Wells. Reporting directly to the Wells CFO and working under the professional guidance of Group GRC, this role will help further strengthen risk and internal controls across the organization. The GRC Director will support leadership in risk identification, prioritization, mitigation planning, and monitoring, while providing independent oversight and validation of key GRC activities. This is a highly collaborative role, interfacing across functions to ensure strong governance, effective internal controls, and readiness in managing risk and crisis scenarios.

What You’ll Do

Drive Internal Control Excellence

Partner with the Wells CFO and Leadership teams to identify and prioritize local business risks

Oversee the design, documentation, and communication of local procedures, ensuring clarity and accessibility

Promote harmonization and best practices in risk mitigation across the organization

Deliver training and guidance to management on GRC processes, tools, and methodologies

Contribute to the development and sharing of GRC best practices within the broader organization

Enable Governance & Policy Implementation

Support the rollout and adoption of Group policies and procedures across functions

Partner on key transformation initiatives, including integration and change management efforts

Facilitate policy implementation activities, including control ownership, training, and tool support

Lead the execution of annual process assessments, ensuring clear documentation of findings and actions

Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to strengthen governance and control effectiveness

Conduct quality assurance reviews of internal control implementation

Lead Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, driving appropriate remediation actions

Support Internal Audit Processes

Partner with functional leadership to prepare for audits, clarifying expectations and responsibilities

Facilitate effective collaboration between Wells teams and auditors during planning and fieldwork

Escalate key findings and support resolution design, in coordination with Group GRC and subject matter experts

Strengthen Risk Mitigation & Remediation

Partner with management to design robust, sustainable remediation plans aligned with business priorities

Provide constructive challenges and independent validation of mitigation actions

Monitor progress through regular follow-ups and quality assurance reviews

Monitor, Report & Advise

Support leadership in maintaining clear visibility on risk mitigation and control implementation status

Ensure consistent reporting of progress and risks across functions

Provide updates to the Wells CFO and Group GRC on audits, risks, and remediation efforts

Contribute to executive-level reporting, including updates to senior leadership and governance bodies

Enhance Crisis Readiness

Support the design and implementation of crisis management readiness at the local level

Partner with key stakeholders to assess preparedness and strengthen response capabilities

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What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field

Minimum of 10 years of governance, risk, compliance and leadership experience, preferably within the food, consumer goods, or manufacturing industries

Professional certifications desirable

Strong experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit, or Internal Controls

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance

Experience in change management, transformation programs, or process improvement is a plus

Solid understanding of risk management frameworks and control environments

Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different functions and levels

Strong analytical thinking with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset

High level of integrity, independence, and sound judgment

The base pay range for this position is $132,228 to $213,004 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

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