BASF

Risk Management System, Internal Control System Team Lead

BASF

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Limburgerhof • Germany

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • you own and manage the company-wide Internal Control System (ICS) as well as the risk strategy and corporate standards for the organization's Risk Management System (RMS).
  • you define, maintain, and continuously enhance RMS/ICS standards, methodology, and governance and ensure full alignment with regulatory requirements, internal policies, and global governance expectations.
  • you lead and develop the RMS and ICS team.
  • monitor enterprise-wide RMS and ICS risk assessments and scoping and drive control automation and digitalization.
  • ensure consistent and high-quality RCM design and maintenance and serve as the primary contact for the management board, supervisory board and Internal and External Audit.
  • accountable for periodic risk management reporting to Management Board and external risk reporting ("Lagebericht") in accordance with DRS 20 and will prepare and present ICS status updates, key risks, and findings to governance bodies.

Requirements

  • university degree in law, economics, natural sciences, or a comparable field
  • at least five years of experience in an RMS or ICS department ideally within the agriculture, chemical, or another regulated industry
  • deep knowledge of internal control frameworks, risk management standards and regulatory expectations including RCM design, automation and governance structures including first leadership experience
  • proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and quality
  • excellent German and English skills as well as proficiency with standard IT and RMS or ICS-relevant systems
  • strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, communication strength and the ability to guide cross-functional stakeholders
Benefits
  • A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
  • A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future-oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.
  • Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business).
  • Learning opportunities for your professional and personal development.
  • Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company.
  • We actively support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes) and provide a fitness and health studio as well as a medical center with numerous offers for your health.
  • We offer sustainable mobility benefits — a discounted Deutschlandticket for regional public transport, a job-bike leasing program, and on-site e-charging stations for private electric vehicles.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
Internal Control System (ICS)Risk Management System (RMS)risk management standardsinternal control frameworksRCM designcontrol automationdigitalizationdata-driven approachesregulatory requirementsgovernance structures
Soft Skills
leadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationguiding cross-functional stakeholders