Senior Risk Expert

Senior Risk Expert in Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen or Warsaw

Group Risk, Group Operational Risk Monitoring (testing/assurance/audit)

As Senior Risk Expert in Group Operational Risk - Monitoring, you will play a key role to ensure proper management of operational risks across the Nordea Group. You'll join a team responsible for performing operational risk monitoring and testing (assurance/audit) projects across Business Areas, besides driving related planning processes in Nordea's 2nd line of defence.
This is an opportunity for you to be part of an organisation which provides risk oversight to executive and senior management and ensures that Nordea has adequate controls in place. Risk management and integrity go hand in hand - it's all about making sure that we're a trusted partner to both our customers and society - the foundation for great customer experiences.
That's where you come in. Working with us, you'll help to ensure that risk management underpins every decision we make and every action we take.
Together, we are passionate about building a bank that makes a difference - one where you can learn and grow.

About this opportunity

As Senior Risk Expert, you will contribute to the execution of Group Risk strategy and the delivery of Group Operational Risk's annual oversight plan. You will build and maintain a network of relevant stakeholders to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of Nordea's governance, risk management and control processes. You will not have a managerial role, but you will provide leadership within your areas of expertise, by taking on various roles in 2LoD monitoring and testing projects, and by acting as a role model to colleagues. Working across teams is encouraged.

Your future responsibilities:

• Supporting Group Operational Risk in efficient risk monitoring and effective use of data for risk insights
• Identifying and scoping testing projects as part of the annual planning processes
• Performing testing projects (assurance/auditing) across Nordea's Business Areas (1st line of defence), in accordance with the testing methodology and documentation requirements
• Reporting observations and recommendations to affected stakeholders and senior management
• Monitoring the risk mitigation progress and effectiveness
• Maintaining and developing the Group Operational Risk Monitoring framework
• Collaborating and providing support for the testing activities across Operational Risk Area teams
• Liaising with stakeholders such as Group Compliance, Group Risk, and Group Internal Audit

What you'll be doing:

• Your role can be either leading or assisting depending on the testing projects scope and coverage
• Executing testing projects towards significant operating processes with focus on the effectiveness of controls on operational risks; e.g. errors in transaction processing, systems, products or models
• Assessing whether significant risks are adequately identified and controlled
• Challenging senior management on effective of governance, risk management and internal controls

The role can be based in Sweden (Stockholm), Finland (Helsinki), Denmark (Copenhagen) or Poland (Warszawa). Welcome to a diverse and dynamic team working in a fast-paced environment.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best - and that we imagine you share with us.

Your profile and background:

• A minimum of 4 years of experience in working within areas such as Operational Risk, Compliance or Audit, preferably with experience in testing/assurance/audit
• Knowledge in key regulatory areas for the financial sector, e.g. BCBS239, DORA, CRR/CRD as well as compliance and risk management processes is a merit
• Self-driven, result-oriented and a team player
• Strong analytical skills/mindset to leverage data for insights
• Ability to deal with complex and broad issues, whilst paying attention to relevant details
• Risk management/operational risk management knowledge
• Excellent presentation/reporting and communication skills, ability to engage senior management
• Integrity and capacity to work independently
• Experience of building strong stakeholder relationships
• Holder of a relevant university (master's) degree e.g. finance, economics, law, audit
• Proficient in English

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 31/01/2025 . For more information, you're welcome to contact Selma Cosovic, selma.cosovic@nordea.com.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

If you are an external consultant interested in this role and wish to apply please contact the hiring people leader for separate instruction on how to apply.

Only for candidates in Finland: A security clearance will be performed for the person selected for this position.

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