Assistant Risk and Control Manager

Unilever is currently hiring for Assistant Risk and Control Manager, Turkey & Unica

Function: Finance
Position: Assistant Risk and Control Manager
Reports to: Risk and Control Manager
Scope: Turkey & Unica
Location: Istanbul, Umraniye
Terms & Conditions: Full-time

ABOUT UNILEVER
With 3.4 billion people in over 190 countries using our products every day, Unilever is a business that makes a real impact on the world. Work on brands that are loved and improve the lives of our consumers and the communities around us. We are driven by our purpose: to make sustainable living commonplace, and it is our belief that doing business the right way drives superior performance. At the heart of what we do is our people – we believe that when our people work with purpose, we will create a better business and a better world.
At Unilever, your career will be a unique journey, grounded in our inclusive, collaborative, and flexible working environment. We don’t believe in the ‘one size fits all’ approach and instead we will equip you with the tools you need to shape your own future.

WHAT WILL YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES BE
As the Assistant Risk and Control Manager, you will support the Risk and Control Manager in implementing and maintaining a robust risk and compliance framework. You will play a key role in monitoring controls, supporting audits, and contributing to risk mitigation strategies across the business.
• Assist in reporting key risk indicators and preparing dashboards for business and entity-level reviews.
• Support the development and implementation of compliance, risk management, and fraud prevention initiatives.
• Help maintain rigorous standards for risk management through training, testing, and performance tracking.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external teams to support Corporate Audit, SOX Audit, FCA Audit, and ensure timely follow-up on audit actions.
• Participate in ad hoc risk assessments and regular monitoring of risk and control activities.
• Conduct compliance testing through internal audits, documentation and follow-up action.
• Provide support in ensuring adherence to the Global Financial Control Framework.
• Participating in Control Health Indicators (CHI) meetings and contribute insights and documentation.
• Assist in access control compliance, including risk mitigation activities and give support to the Risk and Control Manager.
• Help design Schedule of Authority and process controls for new business applications.
• Support the Business Integrity Officer (BIO) in investigations when needed.
• Give support to promote awareness and training on control frameworks in business & finance teams to improve controls environment in business unit.
• Contribute to digitalization projects in Risk and Control Management and provide support to Controlling-related initiatives.

Experiences & Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business Administration, Risk Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in risk, compliance, audit, or financial control roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of financial Risk Management & Internal Control knowledge
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both Turkish and English
• Knowledge of SAP or other ERP system
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong Excel and financial control ability
• Self-driven and strong in execution
• Demonstrated success in management of multiple projects & competing priorities in a time sensitive environment
• Proactive approach to task management and self-development

Critical SOL (Standards of Leadership) Behaviors
• PERSONAL MASTERY: Sets high standards for themselves. Has emotional intelligence to take feedback, manage mood and motivations, and build empathy for others.
• PASSION FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE: Generates intensity and focus to motivate people to deliver results at speed. Takes personal responsibility and accountability for execution and results.
• TALENT CATALYST: Invests in people – coaches individuals and teams to realize their full potential. Creates an inclusive climate, empowering everyone to be at their best.
• PURPOSE & SERVICE: Has humility, understanding that leadership is service to others, inside and outside Unilever.
• CONSUMER LOVE: Invests time inside and outside to understand the needs of consumers.
• BUSINESS ACUMEN: Creates sustainable growth with purpose, engaging different partners across the system for change.

Unilever embraces diversity and encourages applicates from all walks of life! This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

Unilever is an organisation committed to equity, inclusion and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future, every day, for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe a diverse workforce allows us to match our growth ambitions and drive inclusion across the business. At Unilever we are interested in every individual bringing their ‘Whole Self’ to work and this includes you! Thus if you require any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application so that we can support you through your recruitment journey.