Corporate Internal Risk and Control Specialist

Corporate Internal Risk and Control Specialist

Why join us

Own your impact at Nutreco, an SHV company. We cultivate talent, curiosity and diversity as well as offer exposure to meaningful projects and passionate customers and colleagues around the world. Join us as a Corporate Internal Risk and Control Specialist and share our purpose of Feeding the Future as you grow both personally and professionally. Together we can transition towards more sustainable, equitable and balanced protein production.

What you’ll do

The Corporate Internal Control role is based in Amersfoort and reports to the Group Risk and Control Manager, with a dotted line to the Corporate Finance Director. You will work in close collaboration with Business Process Owners, Corporate Functions, and OpCo management to support the implementation, monitoring, and continuous enhancement of internal control activities. The role plays a key business-partnering function in embedding risk awareness into business processes, strengthening control effectiveness, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. It offers international exposure and the opportunity to make a tangible impact by driving best practices across the organization.

The Corporate Internal Risk & Control Specialist supports the implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of Nutreco’s internal control frameworks (KCF and NBSF) to identify, assess, and mitigate risks across the organization. The role closely partners with process and control owners to monitor control effectiveness, follow up on observations, and drive timely remediation with the ambition of zero overdue actions year-end. Acting as a trusted advisor, the specialist supports the rollout of global SHV policies and procedures, reviews compliance, delivers training and guidance to business teams, and contributes to process and project improvements by proactively identifying emerging risks. In addition, the role leads Corporate Enterprise Risk Assessments, maintains oversight of Segregation of Duties and Critical Access Reviews, and provides consolidated risk and control reporting to senior stakeholders while supporting countries in their local reporting.

Who we’re looking for

Nutreco is looking for a proactive, hands-on professional who combines strong analytical capabilities with effective stakeholder management. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, international environment and are able to balance attention to detail with strategic impact.

You’ll also need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Risk Management, or related field.
• 5-7 years of experience in internal control, audit, or risk management, preferably within a multinational company or Big 4 audit firm.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to work with data and process controls.
• Effective communicator, both oral and written.
• Flexibility in prioritizing work tasks.
• Results-oriented individual, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Self-motivated/self-starter.
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure to meet deadlines. Effective time management skills.
• Fluent in English (additional languages are a plus).
• Willingness to travel occasionally (2-3 times per year).

What you’ll receive

As part of Nutreco, you’ll be a member of the SHV family, a diverse group of companies with global footprint. Join us and you’ll gain access to a wide network of expertise and global career paths. You’ll also benefit from the backing of one of the world’s largest privately owned businesses, known for its stability and long-term focus.

In addition, you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary package
• 30 vacation days
• Opportunities for further learning opportunities and professional development within Nutreco and the broader SHV group.
• A flexible work environment with the option to work from home
• The support to thrive within our inclusive, international culture and dynamic environment.

How and why to find out more

We can offer you a rewarding career with real meaning and purpose. Where you’ll feel proud of the impactful role you perform every day and the part you play in Feeding the Future. So, if you’re interested in joining us, get ready to Own your progress, your potential and your career.

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