Head of Group Risk and Decision Governance

Description Position at GVW Group, LLC GVW Group is a dynamic private investment and industrial holding company dedicated since 1993 to growing and starting businesses. We take an entrepreneurial approach to building value for our scalable early stage, high-growth, and mid-sized operating companies by providing strategic expertise and resources. Along the way, we have expanded globally into diverse industries ranging from manufacturing to technology, distribution, big data, engineering, and energy efficiency.Summary: GVW Group is a flat, operator-driven industrial and investment platform with long-term capital and safety-critical businesses. Risk at GVW is not managed through policy alone, it is governed through decision rights, capital commitments, and accountability. This role exists to ensure that enterprise risk is visible, deliberate, and owned at the correct level, and that authority, incentives, and controls remain aligned as the organization scales. This is a hands-on, organization-wide operating role, not an advisory or compliance function.The Head of Group Risk & Decision Governance is accountable for designing, implementing, and enforcing GVW's enterprise risk and decision-governance framework, spanning operating companies and the investment function.The role ensures GVW can grow with speed without fragility, by governing how risk is identified, accepted, transferred, monitored, and escalated across the platform.Key Responsibilities: Enterprise Risk Intelligence, Culture & Early WarningEstablish organization-wide mechanisms that surface risk early across operations, products, finance, customers, and investmentsInstitutionalize learning from failures, near-misses, and external industry eventsMaintain a forward-looking, enterprise-level view of material risks across GVWReinforce a culture where risk is discussed factually, early, and without politicsCrisis Preparedness, Business Continuity & ResilienceOwn crisis-readiness frameworks and escalation protocols across the groupLead scenario planning, pre-mortems, and executive simulationsCoordinate preparedness and response for high-impact events, including:Safety or product failuresCyber incidentsRegulatory actionsMaterial litigation or reputational eventsSupply-chain or operational disruptions Technology, Cyber, Data & AI RiskGovern enterprise risk related to:Cybersecurity and cyber-physical systemsConnected products, telematics, diagnostics, and remote accessData governance, privacy, and model riskAI-enabled decision-making and automationEnsure clear accountability for AI outputs, defined limits on automated authority, human override, and auditable escalation paths Product Safety, Quality, Warranty & LiabilityOversee enterprise risk related to:Product safety and liability exposureWarranty policy, warranty-tail exposure, and reserve adequacyEngineering and system-integration riskField reliability, service performance, and uptime commitmentsPartner with engineering, operations, service, legal, and finance to ensure appropriate risk gates before launches, major changes, or new commitments Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Risk (Enterprise Framing)Maintain visibility over material enterprise risks related to:Regulatory obligations (safety, environmental, labor, trade, etc.)Contractual risk terms (indemnities, guarantees, limitations of liability)Litigation trends and claim patternsEnsure legal and regulatory risks are framed upstream in decisions, not handled reactively Financial, Treasury, & Counterparty RiskPartner with Finance to oversee enterprise exposure related to:Counterparty and credit exposure (customers, suppliers, insurers, banks)Concentration and correlation risk across the platformStructural fraud risk arising from control weaknesses Insurance Strategy & Risk TransferOwn the enterprise approach to risk transfer and insurance strategy, including:Coverage architecture aligned to actual exposuresClaims governance and trend oversightUnderstanding and communication of uninsured and self-insured riskEnsure insurance complements-rather than substitutes for-structural risk control Capital Commitment & Investment RiskEmbed risk discipline into:Capital allocation decisionsAcquisitions, minority investments, and exitsGuarantees, warranties, and long-term obligationsEvaluate exposure related to:Irreversibility and durationControl and visibility limitsLeverage and financing structures Operational, Supply-Chain & Geopolitical RiskGovern risk related to:Supplier concentration and single points of failureCritical parts and logistics dependenciesGeopolitical sourcing and trade disruptionPlant and throughput resilience Segregation of Duties & Structural ControlsDesign and Test segregation of duties so no individual or function controls:OriginationApprovalExecutionReconciliationEnsure separation between commercial incentives, risk acceptance, and financial execution Decision Authority, Approvals & Signing RightsDesign, implement, and maintain GVW's group-wide framework for:Delegation of authorityApproval thresholdsSigning rightsEnsure authority aligns with risk magnitude, duration, and reversibilityIdentify and correct drift between documented authority and actual practiceEnforce adherence and escalate breaches Governance Cadence & Truth InfrastructureEstablish a high-signal operating cadence for risk review and escalationProvide leadership with a clear view of where GVW is implicitly taking riskEnsure accountability for remediation, not just reportingRequirementsSkills: Senior operating background in industrial, infrastructure, aerospace, defense, energy, or other safety-critical environmentsExperience building and enforcing enterprise risk, authority, or control frameworksLived experience with failure, escalation, or high-stakes decisionsHighly structured, independent, and comfortable holding peers accountableWork Environment: Ex. Office setting and plant environmentPhysical Requirements: Capable of wearing task specific personal protective equipment which may include dust mask, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, and ear protection.Capable of meeting OSHA standards for manual lifting guidelines: While performing the duties of this job it is required to stand, walk, and use hands; reach with hands or arms; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch when necessary for job activity.Ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods.Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions and temperatures.Legal and Compliance StatementsAt-Will Employment:This job description does not create a contract of employment, nor does it alter the at-will employment relationship. Employment with the company is voluntary and may be terminated at will by either the employee or the company, with or without cause, and with or without notice.Job Duties Disclaimer:The duties and responsibilities outlined here are representative but not exhaustive of the tasks that the employee may be required to perform. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other tasks as necessary to meet business needs.Equal Employment Opportunity:Autocar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.Compliance with Laws and Policies:The employee must adhere to all federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, as well as all company policies and procedures.Reasonable Accommodations (ADA Compliance):Autocar complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employees who require assistance or accommodations should contact Human Resources.Confidentiality and Data Protection:Employees are expected to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information and comply with company policies regarding data protection and proprietary information, in accordance with applicable laws.Non-Exhaustive List of Duties:This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or qualifications associated with the position.

Created: 2026-04-02