Risk, Controls and Compliance Manager

Edrington•New York, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Working closely with the Group Assurance Risk & Compliance (ARC) function, this role is responsible for embedding a strong, consistent risk management, controls and compliance framework across the Americas.Key responsibilities include localising and implementing the Group risk management policy, ensuring robust risk assessments and effective mitigation of key risks; embedding the Group Controls Framework across the region, supporting Local Operating Companies to assess controls and remediate deficiencies; and strengthening awareness, understanding and application of Group policies across the Americas (USA, Mexico, South America and Canada). The role ensures Group ARC standards are effectively adopted across the region, driving continuous improvement through control optimisation, automation, training and the application of best practices. It also ensures policies are clearly understood and applied through regular training, local alignment reviews and close collaboration with regional teams and Group ARC to address control and compliance challenges. The Risk, Controls and Compliance Manager leads the implementation, assessment and ongoing effectiveness of Edrington’s global control framework across the Americas, including control testing, monitoring, remediation and sign‑off. Drives continuous improvement through control optimisation, automation, data analytics, KPI reporting and senior‑level advisory, while supporting Corporate Finance leadership on audit, regulatory and improvement initiatives. Owns the development and embedding of the Americas compliance and risk management framework, ensuring Group policies, the Code of Conduct and risk standards are consistently applied. Monitors compliance effectiveness, identifies and mitigates risk and compliance issues, drives awareness through training and communications, builds a strong compliance culture, and acts as the regional point of contact for compliance and policy guidance.

Requirements

Relevant financial qualification or equivalent experience
8+ years’ experience in a mid-to-large corporate finance environment or public accounting firm
Deep expertise in internal controls, risk management and internal audit
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the confidence to engage stakeholders at all levels
Expert knowledge of financial and non-financial controls (e.g. segregation of duties, data access and sensitive data management), including policy development and best‑practice design
Strong analytical and problem‑solving capability with sound business judgement and a strategic, pragmatic approach to risk
Proactive, high‑energy self‑starter with strong interpersonal skills, integrity, and a commitment to ethics and regulatory compliance
Ability to navigate ambiguity and provide clarity across complex or technical areas
Proven ability to manage competing priorities through effective planning, stakeholder engagement and outcome focus
Senior controls and compliance leader with expertise in risk, control frameworks and data access governance
Strong knowledge of core business processes, IT General Controls and enterprise risk managemen
Proven experience strengthening control environments through analytics, three lines of defence and continuous improvement
Extensive delivery of global compliance programmes, governance, third‑party due diligence and complex change initiatives

Responsibilities

localising and implementing the Group risk management policy
ensuring robust risk assessments and effective mitigation of key risks
embedding the Group Controls Framework across the region
supporting Local Operating Companies to assess controls and remediate deficiencies
strengthening awareness, understanding and application of Group policies across the Americas (USA, Mexico, South America and Canada)
control testing, monitoring, remediation and sign‑off
Drives continuous improvement through control optimisation, automation, data analytics, KPI reporting and senior‑level advisory
supporting Corporate Finance leadership on audit, regulatory and improvement initiatives
development and embedding of the Americas compliance and risk management framework
ensuring Group policies, the Code of Conduct and risk standards are consistently applied
Monitors compliance effectiveness, identifies and mitigates risk and compliance issues
drives awareness through training and communications
builds a strong compliance culture
acts as the regional point of contact for compliance and policy guidance

Benefits

Salary $104,000,000 - $131,000 per annum + Annual Bonus
25 days of Vacation Time - including Holiday Break from December 25th through 31st
Sick Leave Days and Company Holidays
Health Insurance with Premiums fully paid by Edrington for Employees and Dependents
Save for retirement and invest in your future - 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Life Insurance and Disability Plans
Pre-Tax Benefits
Fitness Reimbursement Program & Tuition Reimbursement Program
24/7 support for you and your loved ones to counselling, life coaching and information on financial, mental, and physical wellbeing
Embrace work-life harmony with 50:50 hybrid working, 26 weeks’ paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and up to five paid carers leave days a year
Experience our exceptional brands with a generous annual product allowance and through Company Events