Introduction to the job

ASML is a world leader in the manufacturing of advanced technology systems for the semiconductor industry. The company offers an integrated portfolio for manufacturing complex integrated circuits (also called ICs or chips).

ASML designs, develops, integrates, markets and services advanced systems used by customers – the major global semiconductor manufacturers – to create chips that power a wide array of electronic, communications and information technology products.

With every generation, the complexity of producing integrated circuits with more functionality increases. Semiconductor manufacturers need partners that provide technology and complete process solutions. ASML is committed to providing customers with leading edge technology that is production-ready at the earliest possible date. ASML technology is supported by process solutions, enabling customers to gain and sustain a competitive edge in the marketplace.

ASML’s corporate headquarters is in Veldhoven, the Netherlands. Manufacturing sites and research and development facilities are located in Connecticut, California, Taiwan and the Netherlands. Technology development centers and training facilities are located in Japan, Korea, the Netherlands, Taiwan and the United States. Overall, ASML has more than 80 locations in 16 countries.

Within ASML, the Risk, Internal Control, Business Assurance and Security (RBA&S) department provides an integrated risk management methodology and enables ASML and its business lines, sectors and countries to carry their accountability and responsibility, to be in control through proactive identification, assessment, prioritization, treatment and monitoring of key risks.

Role and responsibilities

The Risk, Internal Control, and Assurance manager is recognized as a reliable and knowledgeable expert, connecting risk insights with business context. The Risk, Internal Control, and Assurance manager supports the Country RBA Lead to drive country domain activities and priorities.

Organizational Risk Management

Assist Country RBA Lead to execute the regular country risk landscape update process. Able to connect the risk development to the country risk priorities and identify / discuss the relevant risk mitigation activities proposal with senior stakeholders.

Monitor risk mitigation activities and ensure that 1st line is ‘in control'.

Delivery of domain and country RBA objectives:

Be responsible for delivery of prioritized commitments of primary RBA domains such as regulatory compliance risk/control support, internal control effectiveness testing, self-audit / pre-audit assessment, root cause analysis, and risk culture initiatives. Manage the preparation, execution and follow up of each project. Collaborate with cross functional and multi-disciplinary teams on execution, alignment, and maintain oversight on overall risk exposure and business changes.

Stakeholder Management

Be able to present and communicate well with stakeholders who are in higher in seniority, finding out their needs/issues/concerns, and reacting to these to create mutually supportive working relationships. Acts as a trusted business partner and manages relationships with stakeholders, while taking guidance from senior colleagues.

Data Collection and Analysis

Use data from a wide range of sources to analyze key themes and identify possible impacts on the business.

Recommendations

Challenge management and provide risk management, internal control and assurance recommendations to achieve business objectives.

Needs Assessment

Uncover issues or needs, identifying potential causes and key stakeholders.

Building capability

Acts as sparring partner and examiner for more junior colleagues.

Education and experience

Proven track record as risk management, internal control, regulatory compliance, and business assurance professional or in relevant fields

Strong experience with stakeholder engagement and influence, reaching alignment on the best way forward in groups with differing perspectives

Pragmatic approach supported with deep risk and control (theoretical) knowledge, being able to analyze and explain complex issues

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business economics, risk management or technology and 10+ years of relevant work experience, of which 5+ years within, or as consultant/auditor for, an international corporate environment

Skills

Strong customer service commitment for internal and external (senior) stakeholders, including demonstrating curiosity, proper preparation and a sharp business sense

Able to direct and indirectly influence and mobilize teams, departments and executives

Resilient to change and able to adapt to new circumstances and/or challenges that sometimes present themselves unannounced

Execution drive that shows by finishing what you start, completing deliverables effectively and efficient and keeping yourself and others accountable for made commitments

Strong communication skills for active listening, effective and simple ‘to the point’ communication and storytelling

Creativity to (autonomously) develop case-by-case approaches to achieve results in differing group and team settings

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin.

Excellent multi-tasking skills

Other information

Certificate of CPA/CIA is preferred.

ASML is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

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