Risk and Assurance Manager

Introduction to the job

ASML is a world leader in the manufacturing of advanced technology systems for the semiconductor industry. The company offers an integrated portfolio for manufacturing complex integrated circuits (also called ICs or chips).

ASML designs, develops, integrates, markets and services advanced systems used by customers – the major global semiconductor manufacturers – to create chips that power a wide array of electronic, communications and information technology products.

With every generation, the complexity of producing integrated circuits with more functionality increases. Semiconductor manufacturers need partners that provide technology and complete process solutions. ASML is committed to providing customers with leading edge technology that is production-ready at the earliest possible date. ASML technology is supported by process solutions, enabling customers to gain and sustain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

ASML’s corporate headquarters is in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Manufacturing sites and research and development facilities are located in Connecticut, California, Taiwan and the Netherlands. Technology development centers and training facilities are located in Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan and the United States. Overall, ASML has more than 80 locations in 16 countries.

Within ASML, the Risk and Business Assurance (RBA) department provides an integrated risk management methodology and enables ASML and its business lines, sectors and countries to carry their accountability and responsibility, to be in control through proactive identification, assessment, prioritization, treatment and monitoring of key risks.

Role and responsibilities

The Risk and Assurance manager is recognized as a reliable and knowledgeable expert, connecting risk insights with business context. The Risk and Assurance manager supports the RBA Country Lead to drive country domain contents and priorities.

Organizational Risk Management

Assist Country RBA Lead to execute the regular country risk landscape update process. Able to connect the risk analysis observation to the country plan/priorities and discuss the proposal with senior stakeholders.

Delivery of domain and country objectives:

Be responsible for delivery of prioritized commitments of primary GRC domains such as regulatory compliance risk/control support, internal control effectiveness testing, self-audit / pre-audit assessment, and risk culture initiatives.Manage the preparation, execution and follow up of each project.Collaborate in cross functional and multi-disciplinary teams to maintain oversight on overall risk exposure and changes.

Stakeholder Management

Be able to present and communicate well with stakeholders who are in higher in seniority, finding out their needs/issues/concerns, and reacting to these to create mutually supportive working relationships. Acts as a trusted business partner.

Data Collection and Analysis

Use data from a wide range of sources to analyze key themes and identify possible impacts on the business.

Recommendations

Challenge management and provide risk management recommendations to achieve business objectives.

Building capability

Acts as sparring partner and examiner for more junior colleagues.

Education and experience

• Proven track record as risk management/ internal control /compliance/internal audit professional
• Strong experience with stakeholder engagement and influence, reaching alignment on the best way forward in groups with differing perspectives;
• Pragmatic approach supported with deep risk and control (theoretical) knowledge, being able to analyze and explain complex issues;
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business economics, risk management or technology and 10+ years of relevant work experience, of which 5+ years within, or as consultant/auditor for, a corporate environment;

Skills

• Strong customer service commitment for internal and external (senior) stakeholders, including demonstrating curiosity, proper preparation and a sharp business sense;
• Able to direct and indirectly influence and mobilize teams, departments and executives;
• Resilient to change and able to adapt to new circumstances and/or challenges that sometimes present themselves unannounced;
• Execution drive that shows by finishing what you start, completing deliverables effectively and efficient and keeping yourself and others accountable for made commitments;
• Strong communication skills for active listening, effective and simple ‘to the point’ communication and storytelling;
• Creativity to (autonomously) develop case-by-case approaches to achieve results in differing group and team settings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin.
• Excellent multi-tasking skills. 

Other information

Certificate of CPA/CIA is preferred

Diversity and inclusion

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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