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Covestro

Corporate Risk Manager (m/f/d) - with Salary Details

Leverkusen

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Seniority
Lead / management
Stated salary
€89,400 – €108,500 per year
Country
DE
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
31 Oct 2026

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the posting

We are Covestro. We are curious. We are courageous. We are colorful. We refine chemical material solutions with game-changing products. Let us empower you to push boundaries. Join us and our 18.000 colleagues now and together we will make the world a brighter place.

Identifying risks early, assessing them rigorously, and supporting key business decisions: that is exactly what Corporate Risk Management at Covestro is all about.

In this role, you will actively shape our global risk management framework, ensure compliance with legal and internal requirements, and continuously develop existing processes and concepts. You will work closely with international business units and senior management.

In addition to our comprehensive benefits package, we offer a competitive annual base salary ranging from €89.400 to €108,500 for this full-time position, plus variable compensation. Your actual starting salary will be based on your qualifications and experience.

What to expect: Your responsibilities

Independent coordination of global risk management activities and ensuring compliance with legal and internal requirements

Managing and facilitating cross-functional processes for the identification, assessment, and mitigation of business risks and opportunities

Further development and quality assurance of the risk management system, support of external audits, and implementation of improvement measures

Optimization of existing risk management concepts, reporting structures, and IT-supported processes

Implementation of AI-driven solutions to advance and automate risk management processes

Leading global risk management projects and coordinating interdisciplinary collaboration

Organizing and facilitating international committees and preparing consolidated risk and opportunity assessments for senior management

Active engagement with external professional networks and integration of new developments and best practices into the company-wide risk management framework

What you bring:

Successfully completed Master's degree, preferably in Business Administration or a comparable field, or an equivalent qualification

Several years of experience in risk management, controlling, accounting, auditing, or consulting, ideally in an international corporate environment

Sound knowledge of established risk management methodologies and relevant regulatory requirements

Strong analytical and conceptual thinking skills, with the ability to structure and communicate complex topics clearly

Proficiency in modern IT systems and advanced Excel functions and add-ins

Openness to new technologies and ideally initial experience with AI-powered tools for optimizing and advancing risk management processes

Confident stakeholder management across different management levels, strong presentation and facilitation skills, as well as diplomatic sensitivity and assertiveness

Fluent in both German and English, written and spoken

Contact for questions about the application process: Suzana Markovic ( suzana.markovic@covestro.com )

Please do not send your application or CV to this email address. Instead, please submit your application exclusively through the “Apply” button. Unfortunately, we are unable to consider applications submitted via email.

Perfection? Not required!

The requirements are not met 100%, but you are still interested in the position? Are you curious, courageous and colorful as we are? No problem!

We'll tackle this together - as a team! With proper onboarding and tailored development opportunities.

Apply now!

We look forward to receive your application! Become #1ofUs!

Anyone who wants to contribute to a better world with Covestro can also expect a lot.

We want you to feel at home at Covestro. To feel you’re treated fairly and transparently. That means financial security, a healthy work-life balance and generous benefits.

Specifically, it means for us: flexible working hours, the compatibility of family and work, active health promotion and the ability to convert part of your salary into long-term or retirement savings. And that's not all.

Sounds exciting? Find out more about Covestro and our benefits here:

https://www.career.covestro.de/de/about-covestro/covestro-as-an-employer/employee-benefits

Contact Us

www.covestro.com

Covestro welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of racial or ethnic origin, skin color, nationality, religion, philosophy, gender, age, physical characteristics, marital status, disability, appearance, sexual orientation and sexual identity. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.

Original posting on Covestro's site ↗

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