Enterprise Risk & Compliance Officer

Strengthen Island Grill’s integrity and resilience as our next Enterprise Risk & Compliance Officer.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Enterprise Risk & Compliance Officer who will be responsible for assisting with enterprise risk identification and monitoring, asset loss prevention, regulatory compliance, governance support, and audit preparation.

The successful candidate will help maintain the enterprise risk register, track incidents and remediation actions, support policy and control documentation, and prepare reports for management and governance committees. This position is suited to a professional with strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a commitment to operational excellence and integrity.

Island Grill is a leading QSR chain that specializes in authentic Jamaican cuisine and hospitality. Our purpose is to meet the needs of our customers by delivering home-cooked Jamaican meals for people on the go. We are committed to creating a workplace where our team members can thrive and grow through training, mentorship, and mutual support. We are seeking to engage individuals with an entrepreneurial spirit, who thrive in and enjoy high-paced environments. 

About the Role:

The Enterprise Risk & Compliance Officer supports enterprise-wide risk management and compliance activities, helping to identify, assess, and monitor risks across the organization. The role maintains the risk register, tracks incidents and remediation actions, supports audits and policy documentation, and prepares reports for management. The incumbent works with cross-functional teams to strengthen controls, prevent asset loss, and support governance and regulatory compliance.

Key Functions

• Support enterprise risk identification, assessment, and monitoring activities
• Maintain and update the Enterprise Risk Register, including risk ratings and mitigation actions
• Assist with preparation of risk reports for management and governance committees
• Track asset loss incidents and support asset protection initiatives
• Support internal and external audit activities and documentation requests
• Assist with maintaining policies, procedures, and internal control documentation
• Monitor remediation actions arising from risk assessments, incidents, and audits
• Support business continuity and disaster recovery documentation and testing records
• Maintain vendor due diligence records and assist with contract and third-party risk reviews
• Provide administrative support to the Risk and Compliance function and respond to related queries

Our Ideal Candidate:

We are looking for someone who exemplifies:

• Detail-oriented and analytical professionalism with experience in risk, audit, or compliance within a corporate environment.
• Solid understanding of enterprise risk management principles, internal controls, and governance practices.
• Strong judgment, high integrity, and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Highly organized, comfortable management of multiple priorities independently, and skilled at compiling and analyzing data to produce clear reports for management.
• Effective communication across all levels of the organization, works collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Proactive ability to identify risks and recommend practical solutions.
• Willingness to embrace Island Grill’s culture and values.
• Proactive contribution to Island Grill’s innovation, change management, and people relations expertise.

Qualifications & Experience: 

• Associate or undergraduate degree (at minimum) or equivalent certification in Business Administration, Risk Management, Compliance, or a related field.
• 1 - 4 years’ experience in enterprise risk, audit, or compliance-related role with administrative responsibilities.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and application of enterprise risk management and internal controls.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Interested persons should submit their application by January 30, 2026.

We appreciate and thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted.

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