Operational Risk Officer, Malmö

As an Operational Risk Officer, you will work in our global Risk Control function within the full spectrum of different operational risk processes, tools and methods. You will be part of Ikano Bank, where we create possibilities for a better living by delivering valuable financial services to both consumers and businesses through retailers, partnerships and directly. We do this with different perspectives, natural curiosity, and long-term focus. A unique chance for greater responsibility and future opportunities. Let’s achieve great things together.

Let’s make a difference in finance for the many people

You will be part of the global Risk Control team, reporting to the Chief Risk Officer (CRO). In the role you shall contribute as second line officer and support and secure the implementation of the Operational Risk Management framework, including Incident Management, New Product Approval Process, Business Continuity Management, Operational Risk Self Assessments, Internal Controls and Key Risk Indicators in all the countries where Ikano Bank operates. As well, you will take part in leading the development and improvements of our different operational risk management methods and processes.

Communication skills are vital as you will play a key role in strengthening the operational risk culture by providing training, support, and advice across the Bank.

We offer you

Operating at the very core of Ikano Bank, you will have an active role and work close with the different global functions and business units across all countries where Ikano Bank operates. You will get the chance to push boundaries and influence your daily work and thereby develop different skills and competences. You will have the possibility to contribute by deliver proposals how to increase efficiency and performance of operational risk management and control.

All as part of a caring and open culture where we live our values, work hard, have fun and operate with a long-term perspective. Here opportunities arise and growth follows.

Are you the one for Ikano?

The ideal candidate for this role has 2-5 years of experience from operational risk related work at a bank or another financial services company or consultancy firm and holds a relevant university degree. Experience from internal or external audit work of banks or other financial companies with focus on processes and operations can also be a relevant background.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trust are vital to build a strong cooperation with stakeholders around the bank. You are fluent in verbal and written English.

As a person you are curious, open minded, eager to learn and generous in sharing your expertise. You like working in a fast-paced environment, are a team player with excellent interpersonal skills, have ability to work across all levels within the organization, acts with integrity and provide constructive challenge to risk owners.

The position is placed at our Malmö office, but alternative locations can be discussed with the right candidate.

Join us now – together we will find a better way

You will be part of Ikano Bank, where we create possibilities for a better living by providing banking and financial services. We do it with different perspectives, natural curiosity and long-term focus. A unique chance for greater responsibility and future opportunities. Let’s achieve great things together.

Please apply at the latest August 30. The position may be filled before this date. More information can be given by Petter Brandt, Chief Risk Officer, +46 735 18 76 91 or through e-mail petter.brandt@ikano.se

About us

Ikano Bank offers simple and attractive savings and loan products for consumers, sales support services for retailers, and leasing and factoring solutions for corporate customers. Ikano Bank has a presence in Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, the UK, Poland, Germany and Austria. Ikano Bank is part of the Ikano Group, an international group of companies active within banking, real estate, production, insurance, data analytics and retail, who owns 51% of the Bank. Ingka Group, a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system, operating 378 IKEA stores in 31 countries, owns the remaining 49% of Ikano Bank. At Ikano, our vision is to create possibilities for better living. We do this by working together to create simple and meaningful solutions based on fair terms that bring value to our customers. Ikano Group was established in 1988 and is owned by the Kamprad family. Find out more about us on Ikano Group – https://group.ikano