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Risk Management & Internal Control Analyst

Date:  May 18, 2026
Location: 

Lisbon, PT

Company:  Bekaert NV

Be part of something bigger!


As the world and the way people live is changing, we at Bekaert believe it’s our responsibility to contribute to finding new solutions for the future. With a 140+ year old heritage of excellence, innovation, and a future-focused mindset, we strive to create value for our customers and society. We aim to do this through innovative solutions and sustainable practices. We are committed to pushing the boundaries of steel wire transformation and coatings whilst also leveraging our expertise to develop innovative solutions with new materials and services in a safe, smart, and sustainable way. Our focus extends to markets such as new mobility, low-carbon construction, and green energy. 

 

As a dynamic and growing company with over 19 000 employees worldwide, 75 nationalities, a retention rate above 90% and € 3,7 billion in combined revenue in 2025, we are looking for someone like you to join our team as we continue to shape a safer, more efficient, and connected world!

 

Purpose and Mission

As Risk Management & Internal Control Analyst, you will support the effective operation, continuous improvement, and transparency of the Group’s risk management and internal control environment. You will work closely with corporate and business stakeholders across functions to ensure consistent risk identification, control execution, and reliable reporting, contributing to informed decision‑making and strong governance.

Key Activities and Responsibilities

Enterprise Risk Management

  • Support the maintenance of the Group Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, including documentation, methodologies, guidance materials, communication, and monitoring activities
  • Coordinate and support periodic group‑wide and business unit risk reviews, including the collection, validation, and consolidation of risk inputs, assessments, mitigating actions, and status updates
  • Maintain and update risk registers, track risk evolution and mitigating actions, and monitor progress against agreed timelines
  • Proactively follow up on action plans, ensure data completeness and quality, and escalate delays, inconsistencies, or emerging concerns where appropriate
  • Prepare clear and concise management reporting on key risks, mitigation progress, and areas requiring attention, including dashboards, executive summaries, and presentations for leadership

Internal Control

  • Maintain the Group risk and control framework, including control descriptions, control owners, control frequencies, and evidence requirements, ensuring consistency and alignment with internal standards
  • Support the execution of control self‑assessments, including stakeholder communication, response validation, and reporting
  • Contribute to periodic reporting on the effectiveness of the internal control environment, highlighting key observations, trends, and improvement opportunities
  • Support control deficiency identification and remediation

 

General & Cross‑functional

  • Promote a strong risk and control culture grounded in integrity, transparency, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
  • Act as a key point of contact for data requests, follow‑ups, and clarification related to ERM and internal control activities
  • Build effective working relationships with Finance, Operations, IT, and other business functions in an international and cross‑cultural environment
  • Support communication, awareness, and training activities by preparing materials, maintaining guidance documentation, and helping organize workshops and onboarding sessions
  • Ensure accurate and timely administration of ERM and internal control tools, repositories, and documentation, maintaining a well‑structured audit trail of key deliverables
  • Actively contribute to standardization, digitalization, and automation initiatives (templates, workflows, Power BI reporting, data quality improvements, tooling) to increase efficiency, transparency, and reliability of ERM and internal control processes

Qualification & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
  • 2–4 years of relevant experience in enterprise risk management, internal control, audit, or finance processes; experience in an international environment is an asset
  • Fluent in English (additional languages are an asset)
  • Strong affinity with Artificial Intelligence, data analysis and reporting, with hands‑on experience using tools such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Power BI. Exposure to ERP and reporting systems (e.g. S/4Hana or similar) is a strong plus
  • Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to translate complex information into clear, actionable insights
  • Clear and confident oral and written communication skills, able to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across levels and cultures
  • Proactive, structured, and detail‑oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team, with a strong willingness to learn, improve, and take ownership

 

Be bold and take the leap!


We're looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! 
At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 
To learn more about us and our exciting career opportunities, visit Bekaert Careers


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