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Position Summary:
The Associate Director – Enterprise Risk Management & Internal Audit reports to the Senior Director – Internal Audit and will perform duties of a complex nature. This individual will lead the company’s Enterprise Risk Management activities to ensure an effective ERM framework, tools, and procedures are in place to achieve successful risk identification and management within best practice standards. This is a high visibility role where the successful candidate will have exposure to the highest levels of management, be responsible for maintaining the Risk Management Governance structure, chairing ERM working groups, and periodically interviewing key senior leaders. The role also includes operational audit responsibility where the individual will lead a team and be a key contributor in the development and delivery of the annual risk-based audit plan in accordance with department and professional standards.
**This position can be remote with some travel to our San Diego HQ. We offer hybrid and remote work arrangements**
All About You
You are a team player who is passionate about what you do. You pay attention to details, stay organized, adapt to new situations, and can work in a very fast paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain the ERM framework, tools, and procedures to achieve successful risk identification and management
- Establish and maintain a process to develop Risk Appetite statements, monitor corporate risk exposures, and escalate risks in excess of approved tolerance levels
- Formalize and lead a Second Line risk management forum, to discuss and assess current, and identify emerging, risks
- On a quarterly basis, provide monitoring of key risks, prioritized based on criticality, to inform risk reporting and actions needed
- Prepare materials for, and/or assist in, quarterly presentations to the ERM Steering Committee, Executive Leadership Team and Audit Committee meetings related to Corporate Risks
- Engage and develop effective working relationships with “Risk and Compliance Champions” and business partners to support risk management matters and issues
- Foster and enhance a culture of effective risk management, through ERM program training and communication processes
- Key Contributor to the development and timely delivery of the annual risk-based audit plan in accordance with department and professional standards
- Manage, coach, and develop direct reports and ensure their work product is produced with high quality
- Represent Internal Audit during key business transformation initiatives and provide independent risk/control insights
- Concisely communicate with senior and executive levels on audit findings, potential remediation plans and other key management initiatives.
- Proactively stay abreast of changing business and risk landscape
- Champion Risk Management by periodically developing and independently delivering risk-related training across the organization
- Lead other ad-hoc projects as assigned
Requirements:
- Highest standards of ethics and integrity
- 12+ years previous audit experience, including a minimum of 3 years in an ERM role at a large multinational company
- Solid awareness of operational risk management and deep experience in operational auditing
- Must have a strong understanding of business processes and systems used in a complex manufacturing environment
- Prior experience managing and developing direct reports
- Superior project management skills and a proven track record to multi-task and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines and reach successful project conclusions
- Strong influencing skills and effective at building cross-functional relationships at all levels
- Superior analytical and critical thinking skills to set direction and overcome challenges
- Adaptable to a fast-paced culture, changes in the environment and shifts in priorities
- Ability to work productively in a team environment as well as independently
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills, and able to articulate the implications of risk across the business
- Experienced in the use of data analytics to drive actionable insights
- Experience with SAP or other large ERP systems preferred
- Experience working in life sciences manufacturing, technology, or pharmaceutical industry preferred
Education:
- Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred
- CIA or CPA required
The estimated base salary range for the Associate Director – Enterprise Risk Management & Internal Audit (Hybrid/Remote) role based in the United States of America is: $152,600 - $228,800. Should the level or location of the role change during the hiring process, the applicable base pay range may be updated accordingly. Compensation decisions are dependent on several factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications, location where the role is to be performed, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Additionally, all employees are eligible for one of our variable cash programs (bonus or commission) and eligible roles may receive equity as part of the compensation package. We offer a wide range of benefits as innovative as our work, including access to genomics sequencing, family planning, health/dental/vision, retirement benefits, and paid time off.
At Illumina, we strive to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace by cultivating an environment in which everyone contributes to our mission. Built on a strong foundation, Illumina has always been rooted in openness, collaboration, and seeking alternative views and perspectives to propel innovation in genomics. We are proud to confirm a zero-net gap in pay, regardless of gender, ethnicity, or race. We also have several Employee Resource Groups (ERG) that deliver career development experiences, increase cultural awareness, and demonstrate our collective commitment to diversity and inclusion in the communities we live and work. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunity regardless of sex, race, creed, color, gender, religion, marital status, domestic partner status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military or veteran status, citizenship status, and genetic information. If you require accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please contact accommodations@illumina.com. To learn more, visit: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
