Who we are

Amplifon is the global leader in the hearing care retail industry. Since 1950 we’ve been changing the lives of millions of customers all around the world. And though we are a global company that’s constantly growing, we have a start-up approach and strive for innovation every day. We take pride in setting the standard for our industry and constantly challenge and improve the customer and employee experience.

More than 20,000 professionals every day in a network of 9,500 points of sales, spread throughout 24 countries and 5 continents, give back the joy of hearing, feeling and living to thousands of people across the world.

About the role

The Global Risk Manager leads Enterprise Risk Management activities across the Group, ensuring the identification, assessment, monitoring and reporting of risks that may affect the achievement of strategic objectives. The role drives alignment across Countries, Regions and Global Functions, supports senior leadership and the Board of Directors in risk-related decision-making, and contributes to strengthening the Group’s risk management framework and culture.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Group Enterprise Risk Management process, ensuring consistent identification, assessment and prioritization of risks across Countries, Regions and Global Functions.

• Plan and manage the annual and mid-year risk assessment cycles, coordinating interviews and workshops with General Managers, Regional and Country representatives, Functional leaders and other relevant stakeholders.

• Consolidate Country, Regional and Functional risk assessments, facilitating alignment with Vice Presidents, Chiefs and the CEO to define the Group’s top risks.

• Prepare risk reports, presentations and supporting materials for Chiefs, the CEO and the Board of Directors.

• Implement and continuously improve ERM methodologies to assess the risks that may affect the achievement of the Group’s strategic objectives.

• Assess strategic, operational, financial, compliance and emerging risks, including ESG, people, cyber and macroeconomic risks.

• Coordinate and integrate within Enterprise Risk Management activities the risk assessments performed by other Group Functions, including Climate Risk Assessments.

• Plan and perform Financial Materiality activities, for the identification and evaluation of ESG Risks and Opportunities, as part of the Double Materiality process.

• Define and maintain qualitative and quantitative Key Risk Indicators and related thresholds to support the continuous monitoring of Group risks.

• Support Risk Owners in defining appropriate risk response strategies and related mitigation plans.

• Monitor the implementation of the mitigation actions of the Group Top Risks, conducting regular follow-ups and supporting relevant pilot projects.

• Review and enhance the Group’s risk governance framework, including roles, responsibilities and information flows.

• Perform additional risk-based assessments according to emerging business and organizational needs, as well as specific topics.

• Collaborate closely with Internal Audit, in the related activities with a risk-based approach.

Required Skills & Experience

Professional experience

• Master’s degree in economics or engineering or a related field is a plus.

• At least 5 years of professional experience in Enterprise Risk Management, gained with a Big-4 leading consulting firm and/or risk management function of a multinational company.

• Experience in performing qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.

• Knowledge of Enterprise Risk Management methodologies and risk and control frameworks.

• Experience in engaging with senior executives and preparing materials for executive committees, Boards of Directors.

• Experience working in an international and multicultural environment.

• Availability to travel internationally up to 30%.

• Full professional proficiency in English, additional languages are a plus.

Mindset & Soft Skills

• Business acumen.

• Analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Stakeholder management and influencing skills across all organizational levels.

• Ability to interact confidently and professionally with senior executives, board members and control bodies.

• Planning, coordination, communication and project management skills.

• Accuracy, professional judgement and attention to details.

• Proactive, collaborative and solution-oriented approach.

Location: HQ Milan, Italy (Hybrid - allowing employees to work 6 days per month remotely)

Compensation & Benefits

Applicable Collective Agreement: CCNL Commercio (Terziario, Distribuzione e Servizi)

Contractual Level: Employee Level Quadro

Contract Type: Permanent – Full Time

The reference Gross Annual Salary is approximately in the range of €73.000 –€91.000. The actual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience and specific skills and knowledge and also to the educational background.

The position is also eligible for an annual incentive scheme based on Company and individual performance KPIs, with a payout whose target is equal to 15% of the annual gross salary, in line with Company policies.

Benefits

• €1,700 Annual Welfare plan for your personal well-being on a wide range of services

• Health Insurance: QUAS healthcare coverage and an additional company integrative insurance + Accident Insurance

• Supplementary pension scheme: option to enrol in the Fondo Fon.Te with employer contributions

• Office Perks: On-site canteen and free company parking

• Growth & Development: Free access to learning platforms and training programs. We provide access to continuous learning opportunities because we believe in investing in your professional development.

• Well-being: Special corporate discounts, services to support you and your loved ones, moments dedicated to your wellbeing and physical health.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Amplifon is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a diverse and equitable workforce environment. We believe that through valuing our uniqueness and respecting our differences, we can achieve more, and that diversity adds to our culture. We encourage applications from all genders, corners of the world and individual backgrounds.