Risk, Control & Compliance Manager, IKEA Cheras

As a Risk Control & Compliance Executive/Manager you will play a key role in protecting the organizations people assets and reputation. Working closely with business leaders you will oversee risk and compliance initiatives support safety and security programs identify improvement opportunities and help drive a culture of governance and operational excellence.

Risk Management & Compliance:

• Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure compliance with company policies standard operating procedures (SOPs) regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Identify operational risks process gaps safety hazards and compliance issues and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
• Conduct risk assessments across various business functions and develop mitigation plans to minimize operational financial and reputational risks.
• Develop implement review and maintain risk management frameworks policies procedures and controls.
• Monitor compliance performance and prepare regular compliance and risk reports for management review.
• Lead investigations and root cause analysis for incidents accidents compliance breaches and operational losses.

Safety & Security Management:

• Ensure safety and security programs systems and procedures comply with legal requirements and company standards.
• Support the development implementation and monitoring of emergency response crowd management traffic management and business continuity plans.
• Participate in store facility or project design and build-up phases to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements.
• Coordinate emergency response activities and collaborate with management teams during incidents and crisis situations.
• Maintain strong relationships with relevant regulatory authorities emergency services and external security providers.

Audit & Governance:

• Coordinate and support internal and external audits inspections and reviews.
• Ensure positive audit outcomes and timely closure of audit findings and corrective actions.
• Maintain compliance documentation records reports and evidence required by regulators auditors and internal governance processes.
• Conduct compliance monitoring activities and identify opportunities for process improvement.

Training & Awareness:

• Develop and deliver training programs on risk management compliance ethics safety security anti-corruption and company policies.
• Promote a strong risk-aware and compliance culture throughout the organization.
• Educate employees and external service providers on legal regulatory and company compliance requirements.
• Maintain training records and compliance certifications where required.

Investigation & Loss Prevention:

• Act as the primary point of contact for suspected fraud misconduct unethical behavior or non-compliance matters.
• Conduct or support investigations in accordance with company policies and applicable legislation.
• Identify areas vulnerable to fraud shrinkage or operational losses and implement effective controls.
• Partner with business units to improve inventory accuracy and reduce loss exposure.
• Coordinate insurance claims processes and liaise with insurance providers brokers and relevant stakeholders.

Stakeholder & Regulatory Management:

• Build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including regulatory authorities law enforcement agencies emergency services and outsourced service providers.
• Keep management informed of regulatory updates emerging risks and compliance trends that may impact business operations.
• Support sustainability ethical business practices and corporate governance initiatives.

Qualifications :

Are You Ready to Protect What Matters Most

At IKEA creating a safe secure and compliant environment is everyones responsibility. We are looking for a courageous and values-driven leader who is passionate about protecting our people business assets and reputation while enabling growth and creating a better everyday life for the many people.

Could this be you

You may be the right fit if you:

• Hold a Bachelors or Masters degree in Occupational Health & Safety Environmental Engineering Risk Management or a related field.
• Bring over 10 years of experience in Risk Compliance Safety Security or related functions with at least 3 years in a leadership role ideally within a retail or customer-focused environment.
• Lead with integrity and inspire others through coaching mentoring and developing high-performing teams while role-modelling IKEA values.
• Have a strong track record in risk management governance compliance and internal controls ensuring our business operates responsibly and ethically.
• Are confident in conducting investigations involving fraud misconduct and ethical concerns making fair and fact-based decisions.
• Have hands-on experience in safety and security management emergency preparedness crisis management business continuity and fire safety systems.
• Can turn data into insights identify risks and trends and proactively implement preventive actions that make a real business impact.
• Build trusted partnerships across the organization and influence stakeholders through clear communication collaboration and strong business acumen.
• Understand how risk compliance and safety contribute to business performance profitability and long-term sustainability.
• Are comfortable working with legal regulatory and technical requirements while balancing business needs and coworker wellbeing.

If you are looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference challenge the status quo and lead with purpose wed love to hear from you.

Join us and help create a safer stronger and more resilient IKEA for our coworkers and customers.

Additional Information :

• Please apply by 30 September 2026.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time