Director, Enterprise Risk Management

Company Description:

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world.

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements.

Job Description:

As the ERM Market Enablement Director, you will be responsible for driving the organization’s global market risk enablement initiatives. This role will focus on developing and maintaining relationships with leadership across various markets, conducting comprehensive market risk assessments, and empowering local teams to build sustainable risk management processes. The ERM Market Enablement Director will provide leadership with visibility into market-specific risks and support markets in developing their own risk management capabilities. Position reports to Risk Governance Senior Director.

The Impact You Will Make:
As the ERM Market Enablement Director, you will be responsible for:

• Develop and execute a global market enablement strategy that aligns with the company’s risk management framework.
• Enhance the organization’s resilience by identifying and addressing market-specific risks.
• Empower local markets to implement effective risk management practices and processes.
• Provide leadership with actionable insights into the risk landscapes of various markets.
• Foster a culture of proactive risk management and awareness across all markets and segments.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team dedicated to market risk enablement.

Experience required:

Demonstrates thorough knowledge and/or a proven record of success in:

• Proven experience in developing and managing relationships with diverse, global stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in risk management, with a thorough understanding of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles and practices.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the organization's industry, business model, and operations to accurately identify and evaluate risks pertinent to the organization's context
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to conduct comprehensive risk assessments and present findings clearly.
• Converting risk data into actionable insights for senior leadership and board reports.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in developing and implementing risk management processes and frameworks.
• Ability to travel internationally as needed to conduct market assessments and engage with local teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with market leadership to facilitate effective risk management collaboration.
• Conduct thorough, on-the-ground risk assessments for each market to identify, evaluate, and prioritize local risks.
• Develop detailed risk reports and dashboards to provide leadership with visibility into market-specific risks.
• Collaborate with market teams to develop and implement risk management processes tailored to local needs.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of risk management initiatives across markets.
• Stay informed of global and local risk trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in risk management.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of risk management professionals dedicated to market enablement.

Qualifications:

• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) principles and practices.
• Significant years of managerial experience in risk management

Additional Information:

At McDonald’s we are People from all Walks of Life... 

People are at the heart of everything we do, and they make the McDonald’s experience. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture that means people can be their best authentic self in our restaurants and offices, which helps us to better serve our customers. We have a strong heritage of diversity and representation within our communities, which we are proud of. The diversity of our people, customers, Franchisees and suppliers gives us strength.

We do not tolerate inequality, injustice or discrimination of any kind.  These are hugely important issues and a brand with our reach and relevance means we have a very meaningful role to play.

We also recognise our responsibility as a large employer to continue being active in our communities, helping to develop skills and drive aspirations that will help people to be more aware of the world of work and more successful within it, whether with McDonald’s or elsewhere."