Risk, Control & Compliance Manager (IKEA Tebrau)

Reporting to the Store Business Navigation & Operations Manager, with a matrix reporting line to the Risk & Compliance Manager, Ikano Retail, you will oversee the safety, security, and compliance of our store operations. You will lead the integration of risk management frameworks into store processes, promoting a safety-focused culture while ensuring adherence to IKEA’s standards and local regulations.

Your Assignment

• Business Process Compliance: Work with stakeholders to ensure that store operations meet IKEA’s safety standards, and compliance with standard operating procedures (SOPs), local legislation, and regulatory requirements.
• Risk Assessment & Mitigation: Identify, assess, and address safety and security hazards, process gaps, and implement preventive and corrective actions to mitigate risks.
• Leadership in Safety & Security: Lead the development, implementation, and monitoring of safety operating procedures and systems that align with IKEA’s requirements and local legislation.
• Training & Development: Provide expertise on and develop training materials for co-workers and external partners to ensure adherence to safety and risk management protocols. Oversee ongoing training and audits related to safety and compliance.
• Emergency Response Management: Ensure readiness for emergency situations by coordinating with the store’s Emergency Response Team. Lead crisis management and emergency response efforts in alignment with the store’s plans.
• Risk & Compliance Culture: Promote a safety-focused culture by raising awareness and driving action throughout the store. Educate and empower co-workers and external service providers on Ikano’s Code of Conduct, Anti-corruption & Bribery Policy, operational procedures, and relevant local legislation related to health, safety, security, and the environment, fostering a culture of transparency and ethical behavior.
• Audit & Incident Management: Lead incident investigations and work with relevant teams to resolve safety issues. Ensure compliance with internal and external audits (Sec Check, insurance reviews, Wecheck, etc.).
• External Agency Relations: Represent IKEA in communications with external agencies (e.g., Police, Fire Brigade, Security Services) and ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory changes and requirements.
• Fraud Prevention: Identify areas of potential fraud and

• You have a Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Occupational Health & Safety, Environmental Engineering, or related fields.
• You bring at least 10 years of experience in a similar or compliance role, including 3 years in a managerial capacity.
• You are passionate about people, safety, and creating a strong Risk & Compliance culture.
• You possess excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• You have a strong understanding of Occupational Health & Safety, risk assessment, safety systems (including fire and security), and local regulations.
• You are proficient in incident investigation, fraud management, and crisis handling.
• Experience in managing FCC and security guards.
• You demonstrate strong personal integrity and can work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.

Additional information

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Please apply by 15 October 2026.

Working with us has its rewards

Wherever you work within IKEA Southeast Asia, you enjoy a wide range of benefits. Here are just some of them:

IKEA discounts

Co-workers are our most values customers and are entitled to a 15% discount on any home furnishings and food sold in our stores, from the first day of work.

Flexi benefits

We offer flexi benefits to cater our co-workers who are in different life stages with differing benefits needs. Within an annual Flexible Spending Account, co-workers can claim against dental, optical, fitness memberships or classes, vaccination or immunisation, non-insured outpatient medical expenses, health screenings, health supplements, IKEA purchases, health aid & equipment and mental health.

Maternity and paternity leave

We give mother four consecutive months of maternity leave and father receives four weeks of paid time off after a baby has arrived to help share the joys – and responsible – at home.

Gifts

We enjoy special occasions together and give tokens to mark birthdays, marriage, the arrival of a baby. We reward loyalty through our Long Service Awards.

Work environment

As home furnish experts, we take pride in providing inspiring workplaces that showcase IKEA products and crate a relaxed, open atmosphere where we work side by side.

Incentive plan

All co-workers may earn an annual financial reward when we meet our shared business objectives.