Advisor, Info Security, Governance, Risk and Compliance

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 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.