Overview
Our Commercial Solutions Execution Team (CSET) sits within the Worldwide Commercial Finance team and owns the foundational operational and execution strategy as well as policy and compliance infrastructure for the organization.
We are seeking experienced Risk Manager to join our Global High-Risk Deals Desk (HRDD). The HRDD has been established to manage a robust set of controls and provide compliance oversight to drive improvements in Microsoft’s exposure for high-risk deals.
The HRDD Risk Manager will be the first line of defense for anti-corruption controls by performing compliance checks for Microsoft’s highest risk deals. This role will require significant coordination with multiple internal stakeholders to gather information on the deal and ensure all risks are effectively managed. The role also involves driving significant process and program improvement to further reduce risk exposure.
Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities
- Perform deal reviews to identify and manage Sales Deals Execution risks to make meaningful reductions in Microsoft’s risk exposure in high-risk deals, where required.
- Work with field (including Field Compliance) to recommend corrective actions to resolve non-compliant deals.
- Own and manage relationships with subsidiary stakeholders (up to GM level) to: (a) manage communications and escalations, (b) share deal review learnings and provide deep insight into outcomes of deal reviews, and (c) work with field compliance teams to improve field culture of compliance and awareness of existing risks and process gaps.
- Perform Sales Deals pipeline reviews to identify potential higher risk deals for early engagement and review.
- Identify improvement opportunities in HRDD controls and deal review processes and to work with relevant team members (including HRDD Risk Solutions team and policy owners) to drive improvements in HRDD and Microsoft Sales Deals Execution compliance policies and controls.
- Participate in global compliance projects to improve Microsoft’s Sales Deals Execution policies, processes and systems.
- Build relationships with multiple internal stakeholders across the deal lifecycle (e.g. Commercial Executive, Commercial Manager, Licensing Executives, Account Executives, Program Owners, CELA, Controls and Compliance groups, Operations) to help advance a strong culture of governance and compliance in Microsoft.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field
- OR Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Data Science or related field AND 2+ years of post-graduate Financial Analysis, Accounting, Controllership or Finance work experience OR equivalent experience.
- 8 years’ professional experience in risk management, compliance, regulatory, or other governance and control related roles preferred.
with the ability to effectively participate in global virtual teams addressing complex risks and issues. - Strong attention to detail and ability to make judgement to make decisions in ambiguous situations.
Ability to identify compliance, process, program gaps and work with senior stakeholders and process/solution owners across global teams to enable the required change. - Ability to own and drive strong and impactful collaboration with senior stakeholders up to CVP level.
- Proficient in mandarin is required to manage China stakeholders / market
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in deal risk management, legal / regulatory controls, policy creation, or enforcement
- Experience working in global roles, managing stakeholders, processes and working with teams across multiple time zones and cultures.
- Experience and knowledge of Licensing/ Services businesses
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
