Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Specialist (m/f/d)

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We in Agricultural Solutions are preparing to be an independent, pure-play agricultural company within BASF group. To be ready for independence, we are looking for you to join us in our new Corporate roles (see here: Build Your Career on Our Standalone Transformation).

• In your new position, you support the implementation and maintenance, and continuous improvement of the ERM, including definition of risk strategy, requirements, setting standards, methodologies, and governance processes.
• You act as a sparring partner and the operational point of contact for business units and functions, ensuring the consistent application of corporate requirements and fostering a risk-aware culture across the organization.
• You provide expert guidance and challenge in risk identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation, supporting informed decision-making and effective risk management practices.
• You contribute to the identification and evaluation of emerging risks and risk trends and support the integration of these insights into business planning and management processes.
• With your expertise, you support the development and delivery of ERM training sessions and guidance materials and contribute to improving risk awareness across the organization.
• You facilitate risk review meetings with business units and functions, challenge risk assessments where appropriate, and ensure high-quality risk documentation and follow-up actions.
• Furthermore, you consolidate risk information and prepare meaningful risk reports and analyses for the top-management and governance bodies.
• Last but not least, you actively contribute to increasing ERM maturity across the organization and collaborate closely with the ERM Expert 1, the Team Lead, and other key stakeholders to continuously enhance the effectiveness of the risk management system.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• university degree in law, economics, natural sciences, or a comparable field
• at least three years of experience in an ERM department ideally within the agriculture, chemical, or another regulated industry
• strong knowledge of ERM methodologies including risk assessment, simulation and reporting, as well as familiarity with risk management software and automation tools
• excellent English skills as well as proficiency in standard IT applications
• strong analytical and communication skills combined with problem-solving ability, integrity, assertiveness, and the willingness to act as a role model for risk culture

WHAT WE OFFER

• Responsibility within a leading international agricultural company.
• Working in a fully international global environment with continuous exchange with colleagues across Agricultural Solutions worldwide.
• Opportunity to contribute to a robust and future-oriented governance environment.
• A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
• A secure work environment because your health, safety and wellbeing are always our top priority.
• A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future-oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.

HOW TO REACH US

Isabel Maisack ([email protected]) will be happy to answer your questions for this position.

ABOUT US

Find out more about BASF Agricultural Solutions here.

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