Head of Enterprise Risk Management
Job details
Are you a strategic risk leader who enjoys building and shaping enterprise risk capabilities in a fast-paced, international environment?
Do you want to play a key role in strengthening how risk informs strategy, supports growth, and enhances resilience across a leading software and cloud solutions provider?
Looking to drive meaningful impact for stakeholders across a global AI-powered software and cloud solutions provider?
Practical Information:
Location: Switzerland/UK | Work arrangement: Hybrid | Reports to: Global Head of Internal Audit | Visa Requirements: Valid work authorization | Language Requirements: Fluent/professional English, written and verbal | Learn more: Softwareone.com
Reporting to the Global Head of Internal Audit, SoftwareOne is seeking a Head of Enterprise Risk Management to establish and develop our global ERM capability. This individual contributor role will partner closely with executive leadership, senior management, cross-functional teams, and Board-level stakeholders to embed a pragmatic, business-focused risk management framework across the organization. You will have the opportunity to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across complex global operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and building and maturing robust risk frameworks that protect organizational assets while enabling data-driven decision‑making that supports sustainable growth and value creation.
The Role:
Design and implement SoftwareOne’s global ERM framework, including risk appetite, KRIs, and governance structures, aligned with COSO ERM and ISO 31000
Lead enterprise‑wide risk identification, assessment, and maintenance of the risk register while continuously monitoring external regulatory, cybersecurity, and geopolitical risks
Partner with executive leadership to embed risk considerations into strategic planning, M&A, and operational decisions, and deliver insight‑driven reporting to Board‑level committees
Drive a strong risk culture through awareness, training, and integration across global functions, collaborating closely with Internal Audit, Compliance, InfoSec, Legal, and Finance, and other key stakeholders
Strengthen organizational resilience by coordinating crisis management and business continuity planning
Provide forward‑looking risk insights that support proactive decision‑making and enhance enterprise‑wide governance
