Job Description

WELCOME TO BASF

We are BASF in Agriculture and everything we do, we do for the love of farming, and the biggest job on Earth. We are an internationally successful company of the BASF Group. Our solutions are purpose-designed for different crop systems. Connecting seeds and traits, crop protection products, digital tools and sustainability approaches, to help deliver the best possible outcomes for farmers, growers and our other stakeholders along the value chain. With teams in the lab, field, office and in production, we do everything in our power to build a sustainable future for agriculture.

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Here you can gain more insight into our Vision at BASF Agricultural Solutions!

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

We in Agricultural Solutions are preparing to be an independent, pure-play agricultural company within BASF group (see here: BASF targets Frankfurt Stock Exchange as listing location for Agricultural Solutions and presents its new Management Board). To be ready for independence, we are looking for you to join us in our new Corporate roles.

To bridge the gap, you will be employed by BASF SE on a temporary basis with the simultaneous binding promise of permanent employment in the new company.

• In your new position, you support the implementation and maintenance of RMS and ICS, including setting standards and methodologies.
• You act as the operational point of contact for assigned processes or entities and ensure the consistent application of RMS and ICS requirements across the organization.
• Furthermore, you support risk assessments, control design and control optimization.
• With your expertise you support the development and delivery of RMS and ICS training sessions and guidance materials and contribute to improving risk and control awareness as well as maturity across the business.
• Last but not least, you serve as the key operational contact for risk management and internal control matters and manage monitoring activities, facilitate review meetings with business units and consolidate risk information for reporting purposes through established tools and processes.

WHAT YOU OFFER

• university degree in Economics, Natural Sciences, Law, or a comparable field
• at least three years of professional experience in an RMS or legal department with a methodological focus, ideally within the agriculture, chemical or another regulated industry
• solid knowledge of RMS and ICS concepts including risk assessment, control design and testing, RCM maintenance, hands-on experience with control automation, data analytics, and GRC tools are an advantage
• proven digital and AI focus with the ability to leverage modern technologies and data-driven approaches to enhance efficiency and quality
• excellent German and English skills as well as proficiency in Governance, Risk and Compliance-related IT solutions, systems and tools
• strong analytical and communication skills combined with integrity, assertiveness and the ability to drive practical, effective compliance solutions while acting as a role model for Risk culture

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic work environment that empowers you to contribute your ideas, take ownership, and assume responsibility.
• A strong focus on continuous learning, modern technologies, and the responsible use of artificial intelligence, enabling us to work in a future‑oriented, efficient, and sustainable way while actively driving innovation.
• Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business).
• Learning opportunities for your professional and personal development.
• Career paths as professional development into other roles within the company.
• We actively support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes) and provide a fitness and health studio as well as a medical center with numerous offers for your health.
• We offer sustainable mobility benefits — a discounted Deutschlandticket for regional public transport, a job‑bike leasing program, and on‑site e‑charging stations for private electric vehicles to make your commute affordable, healthy, and climate‑friendly.

HOW TO REACH US

• Isabel Maisack (Talent Acquisition), isabel.maisack@basf.com, Tel.:+49 30 2005-56683 will be happy to answer your questions for this position. You are also welcome to book an appointment online. Technical questions cannot be answered at this meeting.
• You can also reach our recruiting team here
• First information about our application process can be found here

ABOUT US

BASF Agricultural Solutions Deutschland GmbH is a reliable partner to the agricultural sector, offering innovative and sustainable solutions tailored to a wide range of crop systems. With the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof, near the BASF Group headquarters in Ludwigshafen, you’ll find an attractive environment for both your professional life and your leisure time in the Rhine‑Neckar metropolitan region. You can learn more about the Agricultural Center in Limburgerhof here

Find out more about our Agricultural Solutions team here

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