Director of Governance, Risk & Compliance

Well Enterprises • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

Wells Enterprises (a Ferrero Company) is seeking a GRC Director to lead Governance, Risk & Compliance. This role reports directly to the Wells CFO and works under the professional guidance of Group GRC to strengthen risk and internal controls. The GRC Director will support leadership in risk identification, prioritization, mitigation planning, and monitoring, while providing independent oversight and validation of key GRC activities. This is a highly collaborative role, interfacing across functions to ensure strong governance, effective internal controls, and readiness in managing risk and crisis scenarios.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum of 10 years of governance, risk, compliance and leadership experience, preferably within the food, consumer goods, or manufacturing industries
• Strong experience in Governance, Risk & Compliance, Internal Audit, or Internal Controls
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex concepts into clear, actionable guidance
• Solid understanding of risk management frameworks and control environments
• Ability to influence and engage stakeholders across different functions and levels
• Strong analytical thinking with a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• High level of integrity, independence, and sound judgment

Nice To Haves

• Professional certifications desirable
• Experience in change management, transformation programs, or process improvement is a plus

Responsibilities

• Drive Internal Control Excellence: Partner with the Wells CFO and Leadership teams to identify and prioritize local business risks. Oversee the design, documentation, and communication of local procedures, ensuring clarity and accessibility. Promote harmonization and best practices in risk mitigation across the organization. Deliver training and guidance to management on GRC processes, tools, and methodologies. Contribute to the development and sharing of GRC best practices within the broader organization.
• Enable Governance & Policy Implementation: Support the rollout and adoption of Group policies and procedures across functions. Partner on key transformation initiatives, including integration and change management efforts. Facilitate policy implementation activities, including control ownership, training, and tool support. Lead the execution of annual process assessments, ensuring clear documentation of findings and actions. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to strengthen governance and control effectiveness. Conduct quality assurance reviews of internal control implementation. Lead Segregation of Duties (SoD) analysis, driving appropriate remediation actions.
• Support Internal Audit Processes: Partner with functional leadership to prepare for audits, clarifying expectations and responsibilities. Facilitate effective collaboration between Wells teams and auditors during planning and fieldwork. Escalate key findings and support resolution design, in coordination with Group GRC and subject matter experts.
• Strengthen Risk Mitigation & Remediation: Partner with management to design robust, sustainable remediation plans aligned with business priorities. Provide constructive challenges and independent validation of mitigation actions. Monitor progress through regular follow-ups and quality assurance reviews.
• Monitor, Report & Advise: Support leadership in maintaining clear visibility on risk mitigation and control implementation status. Ensure consistent reporting of progress and risks across functions. Provide updates to the Wells CFO and Group GRC on audits, risks, and remediation efforts. Contribute to executive-level reporting, including updates to senior leadership and governance bodies.
• Enhance Crisis Readiness: Support the design and implementation of crisis management readiness at the local level. Partner with key stakeholders to assess preparedness and strengthen response capabilities.

Benefits

• The base pay range for this position is $132,228 to $213,004 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on location, experience, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This pay range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director