Risk Business Partner at The Coca-Cola Company

• The Risk Business Partner is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining comprehensive regional risk management strategies to safeguard company assets, ensure legal and regulatory compliance, and promote operational resilience. This role oversees security, fraud prevention, insurance, fire and explosion safety, and business continuity planning, while driving governance, ethical practices, and stakeholder engagement. Through proactive risk assessment, audits, and investigations, the Risk Business Partner minimizes operational losses, supports strategic decision-making, and leads a high-performing team to deliver sustainable risk management solutions aligned with business objectives.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Regional Risk Management: Execute and implement regional risk management strategies to minimize operational losses, protect company assets, and ensure risks are effectively managed across all sites. Continuously evolve plans in collaboration with leadership to maintain awareness and buy-in.
• Security & Fraud Risk Management: Ensure the physical, electronic, and procedural security of sites, limit fraud exposure, and conduct sensitive investigations to safeguard company assets and confidential information.
• Insurance Management: Monitor and manage insurance claims and risks, assess corporate event safety, and implement cost-saving measures to optimize insurance premiums and recoveries.
• Legal Compliance & License to Trade: Track and enforce compliance with national legislation, governance codes, and industry regulations to minimize legal liabilities and ensure operational adherence to statutory requirements.
• Fire & Explosion Management: Assess, audit fire and explosion risks, including LPG, diesel, and other hazardous materials, to protect personnel, assets, and operations.
• Business Continuity Management: Maintain, review, and audit disaster recovery and business continuity plans to ensure operations can continue effectively during disruptions or emergencies.
• Corporate Governance & Ethics: Monitor risk management aspects related to corporate governance, escalate serious exposures to executive and audit committees, and ensure reporting is accurate and transparent.
• Investigations and audits: Support functional areas with forensic investigations and internal audits.
• Budget & Forecast Management: Align departmental budgets to business plans and monitor performance against financial and operational forecasts.
• People Management & Development: Lead and develop the regional risk management team, including goal setting, performance reviews, coaching, and capacity building to deliver high-quality risk management services.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Education

• Relevant Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Policing, Safety, or related field.
• Advanced Risk Management Programme – advantageous.

Experience

• 8–10 years practical risk management experience in a managerial capacity within an industrial or FMCG environment.

Experience should include:

• Occupational Health & Safety management, Environmental management (ISO 14001 compliance), Security management
• Investigating serious crime, theft, and fraud, Case docket compilation for criminal and internal disciplinary hearings, Fire, explosion, dust/gas/sugar risk protectio

Skills

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation – Identify, evaluate, and implement controls to minimise operational, financial, and security risks across all sites.
• Regulatory & Legal Knowledge – Ensure compliance with relevant legislation and regulations, providing guidance to reduce legal and civil liability.
• Security & Fraud Investigation – Manage site security and investigate fraud or misconduct to protect company assets and limit losses.
• Occupational Health, Safety & Environmental Management – Implement and monitor SHE programs to maintain a safe, compliant, and sustainable working environment.
• Fire & Explosion Safety Management – Develop and maintain fire and explosion prevention measures, ensuring equipment, procedures, and personnel readiness.
• Insurance & Claims Management – Oversee insurance policies, claims, and recoveries to protect assets and reduce financial exposure.
• Business Continuity Planning – Design, maintain, and test continuity plans to ensure operational resilience during disruptions.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication – Build strong relationships and communicate risk insights clearly to internal and external stakeholders.
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving – Interpret data, identify trends, and develop practical solutions to mitigate risks effectively.
• People Leadership & Coaching – Lead, develop, and mentor the Risk team to drive accountability, compliance, and continuous improvement.
• Audit and Investigation Skills – Capability to conduct internal audits, forensic investigations, and prepare reports for disciplinary or legal purposes.

Deadline:7th January,2026