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The Role
Lead design and operationalization of enterprise GRC capabilities: build risk frameworks, implement risk-based controls testing (ITGC, cyber, privacy), develop compliance programs, advise senior leaders, standardize/automate GRC processes, and mentor team members to drive measurable risk-management outcomes.
Summary Generated by Built In
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
Key Accountabilities
Qualifications
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
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 processes
- Build and scale risk management frameworks (risk taxonomy, appetite, registers, KRIs/KPIs) with clear ownership and governance
- Design and implement a risk-based controls testing program across ITGC, cybersecurity, privacy, and operational domains
- Drive end-to-end compliance program development, including policy lifecycle, regulatory alignment, and audit readiness
- Advise business and technology leaders using a risk-based, pragmatic, consulting-oriented approach
- Translate complex risk and control concepts into clear, actionable insights for senior leadership
- Identify opportunities to standardize, automate, and streamline GRC processes to improve efficiency and consistency
- Mentor team members and promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and execution discipline
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of progressive experience in risk management, GRC program leadership, and controls
- Proven experience building and operationalizing GRC or risk management programs end-to-end
- Strong 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 background
- Demonstrated ability to translate consulting strategies into sustainable, operational processes
- Experience with GRC platforms (Archer, ServiceNow, etc.)
- Certifications: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 8+ years progressive experience in risk management, GRC program leadership, and controls
- Proven experience building and operationalizing GRC or risk management programs end-to-end
- Strong understanding of frameworks: COSO, NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2, SOX
- Design and implement risk-based controls testing across ITGC, cybersecurity, privacy, and operational domains
- Experience influencing stakeholders across a global, matrixed organization
- Big 4 or leading consulting firm experience
- Experience with GRC platforms (Archer, ServiceNow)
- Certifications: CISA, CRISC, CISSP, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor
What the Team is Saying
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Data Engineering Lead
Landon
North America Service Assurance Manager
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Software Engineering Senior Supervisor
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William Orgertrice
Data Engineer
Kayode D.
Principal Data Engineer
Patricia
Supply Chain Learning & Development and Digital Support Lead
Heather W.
Software Engineer
Kristen K.
Factory of the Future Digital Product Manager
Shrey B.
Senior Software Engineer
Madhuri P.
Senior Data Scientist
William Orgertrice
Data Engineer — Data Function, Platforms and Product Engineering
Navita S.
Software Engineering Senior Supervisor
Heather W.
Software Engineer
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Cargill Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Two-layer retirement program combines a 401(k) match (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 2%) with an employer-funded Employee Retirement Account of roughly 2.5–7% based on age and service. Match is delivered quarterly in company stock and the ERA adds long-term value through additional employer contributions.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO starts at 15 days and scales to 30 days with tenure, governed by a clear June 1–May 31 cycle. This structured ladder provides predictable time away as service grows.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid family leave offers up to 6 weeks to bond with a new child and 4 weeks to care for a family member or qualifying military needs. Additional supports such as Bright Horizons childcare solutions and Milk Stork reinforce family care.
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The Company
What We Do
We are a family company providing food, ingredients, agricultural solutions and industrial products to nourish the world in a safe, responsible and sustainable way. We connect farmers with markets so they can prosper. We connect customers with ingredients so they can make meals people love. And we connect families with daily essentials— from eggs to edible oils, salt to skincare, feed to flooring. By providing customers with products that are vital for living, we help businesses grow, communities prosper and consumers live well in their daily lives.
Why Work With Us
The decision to join Cargill can open the door to a world of possibility. As part of our Digital, Technology & Data team, you’ll get to be part of a large and diverse group full of unique perspectives united by a common, higher purpose while building a rewarding career full of opportunity, growth and the satisfaction of knowing your work matters.
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Hybrid Workspace
Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
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