Board of Directors - Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee (European Region)

Industry: Finance / Financial Services
Region: Europe
Role Type: Board-Level / Non-Executive
Experience Required: 10–15 Years

We are seeking a highly experienced and independent Board Director to serve on the Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee, representing the European region. The ideal candidate will provide strategic oversight, governance leadership, and expert guidance on audit, risk management, regulatory compliance, and internal controls across the organization.

This role requires deep experience in financial governance, strong familiarity with European regulatory frameworks, and the ability to work closely with the Board, senior management, auditors, and regulators.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of financial reporting, internal controls, and audit processes
• Review and evaluate the effectiveness of internal and external audit functions
• Ensure transparency, accuracy, and integrity of financial disclosures
• Oversee the company’s enterprise risk management framework
• Identify, assess, and monitor financial, operational, regulatory, and strategic risks
• Ensure appropriate risk mitigation strategies and governance practices are in place
• Monitor compliance with applicable European financial regulations, corporate governance standards, and regulatory requirements
• Provide guidance on regulatory changes and their impact on the organization
• Ensure effective compliance policies, procedures, and reporting mechanisms
• Participate in Audit, Risk & Compliance Committee meetings and Board sessions
• Review key risk, compliance, and audit reports and advise on corrective actions
• Support ethical conduct, accountability, and strong corporate governance culture
• Liaise with external auditors, regulators, and advisors as required
• Provide independent judgment and expert advice to the Board and senior leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or Law
• Master’s degree or professional qualifications (e.g., CA, ACCA, CPA, CIA, CISA) preferred
• Education from a reputed and recognized university
• 10–15 years of senior-level experience in Audit, Risk, Compliance, or Governance
• Prior experience serving on Audit, Risk, or Compliance Committees (Board or senior leadership level)
• Strong understanding of European regulatory frameworks, IFRS, internal controls, and risk management standards
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment and strategic oversight
• Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and advisory skills

Why Join the Board

• Opportunity to contribute at a strategic board level
• Influence governance, risk, and compliance excellence across regions
• Collaborate with a diverse, international leadership team
• Play a key role in strengthening regulatory integrity and corporate governance