IKEA Risk, Control & Compliance Manager

Risk, Control & Compliance Manager

You will lead the safety, security, and compliance of store operations, integrating risk management frameworks into processes, fostering a safety culture, and ensuring adherence to IKEA's standards and local regulations.

The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We operate in Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand and aim to bring Swedish values to new markets while maintaining strong sustainability and community engagement.

• Business Process Compliance
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  Work with stakeholders to ensure that store operations meet IKEA’s safety standards and comply with standard operating procedures (SOPs), local legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation
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  Identify, assess, and address safety and security hazards, process gaps, and implement preventive and corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Leadership in Safety & Security
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  Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of safety operating procedures and systems that align with IKEA’s requirements and local legislation.
• Training & Development
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  Provide expertise on and develop training materials for co‑workers and external partners to ensure adherence to safety and risk management protocols. Oversee ongoing training and audits related to safety and compliance.
• Emergency Response Management
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  Ensure readiness for emergency situations by coordinating with the store’s Emergency Response Team, and lead crisis management and emergency response efforts in alignment with the store’s plans.
• Risk & Compliance Culture
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  Promote a safety‑focused culture by raising awareness and driving action throughout the store. Educate and empower co‑workers and external service providers on Ikano’s Code of Conduct, Anti‑corruption & Bribery Policy, operational procedures, and relevant local legislation related to health, safety, security and the environment, fostering a culture of transparency and ethical behaviour.
• Audit & Incident Management
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  Lead incident investigations and collaborate with relevant teams to resolve safety issues. Ensure compliance with internal and external audits (Sec Check, insurance reviews, Wecheck, etc.).
• External Agency Relations
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  Represent IKEA in communications with external agencies (e.g., Police, Fire Brigade, Security Services) and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory changes and requirements.
• Fraud Prevention
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  Identify areas of potential fraud and work with internal stakeholders to ensure proper controls are in place to mitigate risks.

• You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.
• You bring at least 10 years of experience in a similar compliance role, including 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• You are passionate about people, safety, and creating a strong Risk & Compliance culture.
• You possess excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• You have a strong understanding of Occupational Health & Safety, risk assessment, safety systems (including fire and security), and local regulations.
• You are proficient in incident investigation, fraud management, and crisis handling.
• You demonstrate strong personal integrity and can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• You are willing to embrace unconventional work schedules, which includes working on weekends and public holidays.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Full‑time

• Other

• Retail, Furniture and Home Furnishings Manufacturing, and Manufacturing