Wolters Kluwer - Riverwoods, IL
posted 5 months ago
The Risk Manager for the Tax and Accounting Division (TAA) will play a pivotal role in providing strategic and operational support for Business Continuity (BC) and Incident Management (IM) within the division. This position is designed for an individual who can offer thought leadership and establish a robust governance structure for business continuity across the TAA division. The Risk Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing all aspects of business continuity functions, ensuring that operational readiness and incident management align with the corporate Business Continuity Management (BCM) framework and policies. In this role, the Risk Manager will set the divisional BCM strategy, create tactical action plans, and develop framework standards and templates to ensure consistent execution and maintenance of business continuity plans. This includes conducting training, ensuring annual compliance, and reporting on the effectiveness of the business continuity strategies. The Risk Manager will also support business continuity coordinators at the business unit level, ensuring that all units within TAA are prepared for client audits and that vendor continuity audits are performed as necessary. As the Division Lead for Incident Management, the Risk Manager will collaborate with Corporate Risk Management and other Incident Management Teams to deliver annual training and ensure readiness for incident responses. This role requires advanced leadership and teamwork skills, as the Risk Manager will work closely with executive leaders to shape and operationally execute strategies that ensure business continuity regardless of external challenges. The position demands a proactive approach to identifying risks and implementing effective solutions to protect the division's operations and revenue.