Head of Risk Assurance

ppDo you want to shape the risk and assurance culture of one of Europe’s fastest-growing retailers?Are you a strategic leader who can translate complex risk, governance, and assurance challenges into clear direction and impact at board level? At Action, we are looking for a senior Risk Assurance leader who will take ownership of our international Risk Assurance strategy and drive a step change in risk maturity, governance, and organisational resilience across all countries. /p h3bYour daily tasks /b /h3 pAs Head of Risk Assurance, you are responsible for setting the direction, structure, and impact of Risk Management, Privacy Management and Internal Audit across Action’s international operations. You combine strategic leadership with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and translate plans into measurable results. /p pYou will: /p ul liDefine and drive the international Risk Assurance strategy, aligned with Action’s growth ambitions and operational reality. /li liBuild and embed a strong risk-aware culture across stores, distribution centres, headquarters, and support functions. /li liAct as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and board level, providing insights, direction, and clear reporting on enterprise risk, governance, and assurance performance. /li liEstablish and continuously improve a global Risk Assurance framework, ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, regulations, and internal policies while driving consistency across countries. /li liLead the development of KPIs, reporting structures, and dashboards, enabling quarterly and annual reporting at executive level. /li liIdentify strategic and operational risks and translate them into clear business cases, mitigation plans, and assurance activities, balancing risk, cost, and business objectives. /li liDrive enterprise risk assessments, internal control reviews, privacy-focused programmes, and continuous improvement initiatives across all countries. /li liDeliver the annual internal audit plan and lead the delivery of the planned audit scope. /li liEnsure effective communication, awareness programmes, and training, making risk management, privacy and internal audit practical and relevant for all employees. /li liLead and develop the Risk Assurance team and define the future organisation needed to support Action’s continued growth. /li /ul h3bYour team /b /h3 pReporting to the Chief Financial Officer, Yyou will be part of the international leadership environment and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business, including Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Legal, IT, and Country Management.br/You will lead and further build the Risk Assurance function, strengthening both central governance and local execution across all countries. /p h3bThis is you /b /h3 pYou are a senior, strategic professional with a strong track record in Risk Management, Internal Audit, Governance, or Assurance within a complex, international environment. You are not just a specialist, you are a leader who can build structure, influence decisions, and drive organisational improvement. /p ul liA master’s degree supplemented by a professional qualification in Risk Management, Audit, or a related discipline. /li liExtensive experience in a senior Risk, Assurance, Internal Audit, or Governance role within retail, logistics, manufacturing, or another operational environment. /li liProven ability to advise and influence senior leadership and board-level stakeholders. /li liStrong experience in building enterprise risk management, governance, and assurance frameworks across multiple countries. /li liStrong leadership and change management skills. /li liExcellent communication skills in English. /li /ul h3bWhat we offer /b /h3 pSurprisingly much! From our headquarters in the Netherlands, you will have an impact across Europe. With more than 3,000+ stores in 14+ countries, Action is growing fast and so can you. /p ul liA highly impactful, strategic role with visibility at executive level. /li liA market-based salary and attractive benefits package. /li liA yearly bonus based on company and personal objectives. /li liCompany car or mobility allowance. /li li24 vacation days, with the option to purchase additional days. /li liA good pension scheme and travel allowance. /li li15% employee discount at Action. /li liExtensive opportunities for growth and development within an international environment. /li /ul h3bHow we contribute to society /b /h3 pAt Action, we believe in making a positive impact—not only for our customers, but also for our employees and society. /p ul liWe support over 2,000 children through SOS Children’s Villages. /li liOur workforce represents over 120 nationalities. /li liWe are continuously improving sustainability across our products and operations. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr