Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) Executive Assistant / Advisor (all genders)
Location:
Bretten, DE, 75015
Division/Department:
Various
Experience:
Professional
Role description:
Full-time | Bretten & hybrid working
To strengthen this area (GRC) in a targeted manner, we are seeking an experienced, highly trusted individual to support the Global Head of Governance, Risk & Compliance / Global Chief Compliance Officer in day-to-day operations as well as in the organizational and structural development of the GRC function.
Your responsibilities
Executive & Administrative Support:
- Independent administrative and organizational support of the Global Head of GRC / Global Chief Compliance Officer
- Structured preparation and follow-up of meetings, decisions, and action items
- Coordination of topics, tasks, and deadlines in the direct working environment of the department head
- Support in the organizational management and further development of the global GRC function with the departments: Legal, Security, Risk & Compliance Operations, and Sustainability
- Independent coordination and monitoring of projects and strategic initiatives within the GRC function
Presentations & Reporting:
- Independent conceptual and content-related development of presentations, decision papers, and structured reports to support the Global Head of GRC
- Preparation of documents for presentations and reporting to the Executive Board and Supervisory Board
- Ensuring a consistent, structured, and high-quality presentation of complex GRC matters
Internal Communication & Knowledge Management:
- Responsibility for internal communication of the GRC function within the group
- Preparation, coordination, and maintenance of GRC-related topics, information, and content for internal target groups
- Functional responsibility for the GRC intranet page (content, structure, clarity, and up-to-dateness)
- Support in ensuring a consistent, coherent, and professional presence of the GRC function within the organization
- Interface function with internal specialist departments and central functions
Your Profile:
Professional competencies:
- Several years of relevant professional experience in a comparable supporting role at department, executive, or top management level
- Strong experience in creating high-quality presentations and structured reporting
- Proven ability to independently coordinate and monitor projects
- Strong capability to present complex topics in a clear, structured, and audience-appropriate manner
- Highly proficient in the use of standard office tools, in particular PowerPoint
Personal competencies:
- Highest level of trustworthiness, integrity, and absolute discretion – mandatory requirement
- Very high degree of independence, reliability, and organizational strength
- Structured, forward-looking way of working with strong prioritization skills
- Very strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to act responsibly, professionally, and loyally in the direct environment of the department head
Education & qualifications:
- Completed university degree or comparable qualification
- What is decisive is qualification, relevant professional experience, and personal suitability – not a specific field of study
- German at native level, English business fluent in spoken and written form
- 2 days on-site in Bretten, usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays, otherwise remote work
Our benefits
- Flexible work: Trust-based working hours, remote work, and up to 20 days opportunity for workation
- Vacation & leisure: 30 vacation days plus extra days off for your volunteer work and on your birthday
- Financial extras: Christmas bonus, subsidy for company pension scheme, childcare allowance, bike leasing, Germany ticket, tax-free benefits via Edenred, and private accident insurance
- Training: Digital learning platforms, internal and external training offers
- EGYM Wellpass: Access to thousands of sports and wellness offers
- Health & well-being: Stress prevention, health days, vaccinations, quiet and relaxation room
- Work environment: Modern work at the campus with coffee bar, cafeteria, and free drinks
- Events & team spirit: Summer and winter parties, afterworks, sports groups, own band as well as participation in events like B2Run