Head of Risk Management

Reporting to the Group General Counsel, who oversees Legal, Compliance, Data Protection and Risk Management , the role ensures that strategic, operational, financial, legal, regulatory, and reputational risks are identified, assessed, and monitored across the organization.

This position focuses on risk assessment, monitoring, and mitigation coordination . The Group Risk Manager works closely with business units, Compliance, Legal, and Data Protection teams to promote a strong risk culture.

Key Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management

• Maintain and update the Group risk sheet register and risk assessment methodologies together with the relevant Risk owner.
• Monitor the grouper risk methodology and update according to group directive.
• Lead periodic risk identification and assessment exercises across subsidiaries and business units.
• Support with the identification of emerging and strategic risks affecting the Group’s objectives.
• Support development of risk mitigation plans and monitor their implementation (without performing control testing).

Risk Governance

• Assist with risk reporting to Executive Management and the Management and Supervisory Board.
• Facilitate risk committees and cross-functional risk reviews.
• Support definition of risk appetite and tolerance levels with senior management.

Regulatory & Legal Risk

• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to assess regulatory, litigation, and compliance risks.
• Monitor relevant regulatory developments and advise on potential impacts.
• Participate in crisis management from a risk perspective where required.

Data Protection & Information Risk

• Coordinate with the Data Protection Officer on privacy and cybersecurity risk assessments.
• Contribute to information risk mapping and mitigation plans.

Business Continuity & Crisis Management

• Support the development and maintenance of Business Continuity plans.
• Participate in crisis preparedness exercises and risk scenario analysis.

Risk Culture & Awareness

• Promote awareness of risk management principles across the organization.
• Deliver training and guidance for risk owners and business managers.
• Embed risk-based thinking into decision-making processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Master’s degree in Law, Risk Management, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in Enterprise Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, or Internal Audit ideally including an experience in a highly regulated business environment.
• Experience in a multi-entity or international environment preferred.
• Professional certifications (FRM, CRMA, ISO 31000, or equivalent) are a plus.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management frameworks (e.g., COSO ERM, ISO 31000).
• Clear understanding of the distinction between risk management and internal control/audit.
• Ability to work across functions and influence stakeholders at all levels within the business.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and reporting abilities.
• High ethical standards and sound professional judgment.

Key Interfaces

• Risk owner/Operational Director
• Internal Audit Director
• Finance and Business Unit Management
• Management Board

Europcar Mobility Group

Europcar Mobility Group is a global mobility player, with 75 years of mobility services expertise and a leading position in Europe. “We help to change the way you move” is what we stand for and brings us together.

We offer to individuals and businesses a wide range of car and van rental services, be it for a few hours, a few days, a week, a month or more, on-demand or on subscription, relying on a fleet of more than 250.000 vehicles, equipped with the latest engines including an increasing share of electric vehicles.

Our brands address differentiated needs, use cases and expectations: Europcar® - a global leader of car rental and light commercial vehicle rental, with a premium positioning, Goldcar® - a frontrunner at providing low-cost car rental services in Europe, and Fox-Rent-A-Car®, one of the main players in the car rental market in the US, with a "value for money" positioning.

Customers’ satisfaction is at the heart of the Group’s ambition and that of our more than 8,000 employees, everywhere we deliver our mobility solutions, thanks to a strong network in over 130 countries.

More info at: www.europcar-mobility-group.com