Senior Technology Risk Manager

Nordea is a leading Nordic universal bank. We are helping our customers realise their dreams and aspirations - and we have done that for 200 years. We want to make a real difference for our customers and the communities where we operate - by being a strong and personal financial partner.

Job ID: 19324
Would you like to help the bank manage Technology risks? We are now looking for a Technology Risk Manager to coordinate and drive risk and compliance activities within the Domain.
At Nordea, we’re committed in being a partner our customers and society can count on. Compliance and integrity go hand in hand. Joining us means you’ll have an impact on how we do banking – today and tomorrow. So, bring your ideas, skills and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, grow and make your mark on something bigger.
About this opportunity
Welcome to the Technology Risk Management unit. Technology Risk Management’s ambition is to take on complex tasks and bring them from idea phase to realisation. In parallel, we increase risk awareness and continuously build structures and procedures that give Nordea Technology management excellent qualitative support.
As the Risk Manager supporting Technology in Nordea, you will work in the 1st Line of Defence and help to drive initiatives to increase risk awareness, and ensure prudent risk and control management.
What you’ll be doing:
* Partner with senior level management and stakeholders throughout the risk management value chain
* Provide advisory to monitor and report risk portfolio and associated controls
* Lead and participate in risk assessments, process control and mitigation, support the division in the end-to-end risk process overview
* Roll-out services according to frameworks and guidelines in the bank, and support in enhancing risk and compliance culture
* Secure necessary input, anchoring and optimising the decision-making process, with a holistic approach, and that tasks are adequately managed
* Develop quality analysis, communication material, reports and decision-making proposals to executive management, stakeholders and to risk governance forums

You’ll join a Nordic and Polish team, passionate about providing risk and compliance services through business and technological insight. The role is based in the Nordics, i.e. Helsinki, Oslo or Stockholm.
Your work life balance is important to us and you will have the opportunity to work remotely a couple of days a week.
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. You are honest and dependable, willing to speak up even when it’s difficult, and committed to empowering others.
To succeed in this role, we believe that you:
* Love learning and trying new things and you’re excited about bringing your ideas to the table
* Have strong interest in being coordinator for activities and play a central role in driving change, as well as support the creation of a great customer experience
* Like collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and find it interesting & rewarding to work in a cross-border Nordics & Poland organisation
* Have stakeholder management skills and communication skills to provide partnership, and insight with divisional teams, while aligning with the 2nd LoD

Your experience and background:
* Three to four years of experience working in Technology area’s risk or audit management, preferably in a regulated or big organisation
* Formal certifications in CRISC, CISA, CISM, COBIT or similar will be considered, as well as knowledge or practical experience with ISO 27001/2
* Understanding of general cybersecurity concepts like EDR, Patch and Vulnerability Management, Threat detection, Identity and Access Management, Data Leakage Protection, Encryption and Key Management and Cloud Security are an advantage
* Fluency in written and spoken English

If this sounds like you, get in touch!
Next steps
Submit your application no later than 18/09/2023. Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.
For more information, you’re welcome to contact Anne Maarit Saarnio at anne.saarnio@nordea.com.
Only for candidates in Sweden – for union information, please contact Finansförbundet at finansforbundet@nordea.com or SACO at SacoNordea@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.