About this role
Cargill is committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. Sitting at the heart of the supply chain, we partner with farmers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. Our 155,000 team members innovate with purpose, providing customers with life's essentials so businesses can grow, communities prosper, and consumers live well. With over 160 years of experience as a family company, we look ahead while remaining true to our values. We put people first. We reach higher. We do the right thing-today and for generations to come.
Job Purpose and Impact
The GRC Advisor will play a critical leadership role in advancing Cargill's global Governance, Risk & Compliance program. This role is accountable for designing, building, and operationalizing enterprise GRC capabilities, ensuring risk management processes are embedded, scalable, and drive measurable outcomes. Acting as a senior advisor and strategic partner, you will leverage deep risk management expertise and consulting experience to influence global governance initiatives, mature compliance programs, and enable consistent, risk-based decision-making across the enterprise
Key Accountabilities
Lead the design and operationalization of GRC programs, embedding risk management into business and technology processesBuild and scale risk management frameworks (risk taxonomy, appetite, registers, KRIs/KPIs) with clear ownership and governanceDesign and implement a risk-based controls testing program across ITGC, cybersecurity, privacy, and operational domainsDrive end-to-end compliance program development, including policy lifecycle, regulatory alignment, and audit readinessAdvise business and technology leaders using a risk-based, pragmatic, consulting-oriented approachTranslate complex risk and control concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior leadershipIdentify opportunities to standardize, automate, and streamline GRC processes to improve efficiency and consistencyMentor team members and promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and execution discipline
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience8+ years of progressive experience in risk management, GRC program leadership, and controlsProven experience building and operationalizing GRC or risk management programs end-to-endStrong understanding of frameworks (COSO, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX)Experience influencing stakeholders across a global, matrixed organization Preferred Big 4 or leading consulting firm experience, with strong advisory and program delivery backgroundDemonstrated ability to translate consulting strategies into sustainable, operational processesExperience with GRC platforms (Archer, ServiceNow, etc.)Certifications: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.