Company Description The IKEA vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people. We also develop, own and operate Shopping Centres that are anchored by IKEA and create walkable communities by including residential, office and other types of real estate in our development plans. We are active in our communities, driving and supporting social initiatives that benefit children, women and the environment.

Accountable for the creation and execution of the country's business risk & compliance plan based on the country's risk register, priorities, and business needs. Ensure the integration of Ikano business to identify opportunities and risks through a risk-based approach. Lead the creation of country-specific risk and compliance insights to identify and act on risk and business opportunities. risk assessment, root cause analysis, mitigation plans.

Lead and conduct internal and external compliance checks and inspections on safety, and security standards in all units in Mexico (i.e. Lead the implementation of regional working methods and align ways of working to create a structured and systematic way of working throughout the country. Responsible for leading and developing high-performance Risk and Compliance functions.

Lead the business continuity plans and crisis management work, ensuring that routines and response plans are implemented to ensure crisis preparedness throughout the country.



Proactively identify emerging risks and ensure early involvement in new initiatives in business units and processes. Define and align the implementation of operating procedures in business units.

Establish and refresh training materials to secure risk awareness is at a good level. Support with the performance of training for co-workers and relevant stakeholders on safety and security. Develop a monitoring process to follow up on the retail units' action plans to ensure units are operating in compliance with IKEA Rules and SOPs.

Responsible for the integral and local business insurance package including all claims incidents.

Qualifications University degree with proven experience in risk management, compliance, internal control, and security in high-risk environments. Ability to make well-balanced decisions taking different business, people, and ethical perspectives into consideration. Driving strategy – a direct effort to achieve long-term business objectives.

Health, safety, and security policies, standards, and rules manuals Administration and auditing Crisis management, business continuity Understanding of business process and customer needs Risk management process and establishment of risk framework Investigations Insurance policies and claims handling process. Development of training materials through the understanding of IKEA requirements Please apply by 15th April 2026

📌 Risk & Compliance Manager - Mexico (Mérida)
🏢 Ikano-Retail
📍 Mérida