Manager II Risk & Controls ERM and Strategic Risk Assessment

Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which also includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Ahold Delhaize USA associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Salisbury, NC

Ahold Delhaize USA

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Full Time

444063

Overview: The Manager, Risk &amp; Controls - ERM and Strategic Risk Assessment supports the development of Ahold Delhaize USA Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework and leads risk assessments and control design for large-scale strategic and operational projects. This role also ensures effective process controls and KPI reporting.<br /><br />As part of the second line of defense, Risk &amp; Controls (R&amp;C) function partners with senior leadership to identify, assess, and mitigate key financial, operational, compliance, and strategic risks.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Key responsibilities:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Lead risk assessments for major initiatives and transformation programs <ul> <li>Examples: risk profiles, heat maps, risk registers</li> </ul> </li> <li>Design and implement internal controls to address project risks <ul> <li>Examples: control matrices, RACI charts, process flow documentation</li> </ul> </li> <li>Enhance the ERM assessment approach, incorporating key risk indicators (KRIs) <ul> <li>Examples: KRI dashboards, trend analysis reports</li> </ul> </li> <li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to align risk and control activities <ul> <li>Examples: stakeholder engagement plans, control walkthrough summaries</li> </ul> </li> <li>Monitor control effectiveness and recommend improvements <ul> <li>Examples: gap assessments, remediation plans, control testing results</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <br />Success in this role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, effective report writing, and the ability to deliver practical, business-aligned solutions.<br /><br /><br /><br /><strong>Our flexible/hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days in our Carlisle, PA or Salisbury, NC office.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</strong>
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Manage relationships with assigned corporate functions to support their ERM and risk management agendas.</li> <li>Support line management in: <ul> <li>Facilitating global/regional policy changes into new or existing processes.</li> <li>Identifying risks, controls, and mitigating actions through workshops and ongoing engagement.</li> <li>Monitoring, supporting, and reporting on the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls, including resolution of control issues and findings.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Collaborate with Global and EU R&amp;C teams to maintain and optimize the Ahold Delhaize control framework, including development of standards, guidance, and training for local Operating Companies.</li> <li>Design and facilitate training sessions and workshops to enhance ERM processes and promote a strong risk management culture.</li> <li>Provide coaching to brand and continental teams during the H1 and H2 ERM profile update and reporting cycles.</li> <li>Consolidate brand ERM profiles to develop a comprehensive "bottom-up" view of company risks.</li> <li>Coordinate sessions with ExCo members and senior leaders to capture strategic risk perspectives and build the "top-down" view of company risks.</li> <li>Assess, propose, and support implementation of Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) for relevant risks.</li> <li>Lead or support ad-hoc risk assessment and control design efforts for major initiatives, including transformation programs and regulatory-driven projects Examples: gap assessments, control matrices, risk registers, process flows.</li> <li>Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors in support of audit and assurance activities related to internal controls.</li> <li>Perform other duties as needed to support business objectives and uphold company values.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; Big 4 experience at Manager level or higher is a plus.</li> <li>Minimum 6 years of experience in finance, risk management, or internal audit / controls-preferably within an international business environment.</li> <li>Proven ability to lead risk assessments and design internal controls for complex, cross-functional projects.</li> <li>Strong project management skills; able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.</li> <li>Experience developing and delivering training or workshops to diverse stakeholder groups.</li> <li>Demonstrated ability to apply risk and control knowledge to large-scale initiatives and evolving business processes.</li> <li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to produce clear, concise, and high-impact reports and presentations.</li> <li>Strong public speaking and facilitation skills.</li> <li>Strategic thinker with the ability to translate concepts into actionable plans.</li> <li>Builds strong relationships across functions, cultures, and organizational levels.</li> <li>Effective leadership and collaboration skills; able to coach, influence, and work within cross-functional teams.</li> <li>Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to interpret data, identify trends, and propose solutions.</li> <li>Familiarity with finance systems and reporting tools is a plus.</li> <li>Skilled in planning and facilitating effective meetings and workshops.</li> <li>Comfortable coordinating across global, multicultural teams to deliver results.</li> <li>Confident in challenging the status quo, incorporating feedback, and driving continuous improvement.</li> <li>High integrity and strong alignment with Ahold Delhaize values.</li> <li>Strong time management and prioritization skills; works efficiently and independently.</li> </ul> <br /><strong>Preferred Qualifications:</strong><br /> <ul> <li>Experience with SAP or other enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, particularly in finance, controls, or audit modules.</li> <li>Proficiency in Power BI, Tableau, or similar data visualization tools for risk reporting and dashboard creation.</li> <li>Familiarity with GRC platforms (e.g., SAP GRC, Archer, MetricStream) for risk and control documentation and monitoring.</li> <li>Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advanced functions, pivot tables, macros) for risk analysis and control testing.</li> <li>Experience using collaboration tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and OneNote for cross-functional project coordination.</li> <li>Exposure to workflow automation or process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Signavio, Nintex) is a plus.</li> <li>Comfort with data analytics tools (e.g., Alteryx, SQL, Python) for deeper risk insights and control testing automation is a bonus.</li> </ul>