Risk Manager
Helsinki
The NORDIC INVESTMENT BANK (NIB) offers you the chance to do banking that makes a difference. The projects we finance benefit the environment and improve productivity in the Nordic-Baltic region. We are an International Financial Institution owned by the eight Nordic and Baltic countries, and we offer you the possibility to work with experts from around the world. The challenges you will face working at NIB are unique and will provide you with valuable experiences. We value diversity and we are a close network of some 230 professionals located in the heart of Helsinki. The atmosphere is international, and our official working language is English.ย ย We are looking for a
Risk Manager
to join our Operational Risk & Security Control unitย ย The Operational Risk & Security Control unit is part of the Risk & Compliance department. The unit is responsible for developing and maintaining NIB's framework for operational risk and security โ including information security. We work to improve the visibility of NIBโs non-financial risk profile and provide senior management with information needed to take decisions conscious of risks. Furthermore, the unit is mandated to improve the resilience of NIB through various improvements, both in physical and cyber security areas. We provide guidance, oversight and advice to all NIBโs business units. We are on a development journey that offers demanding and intriguing tasks for candidates with diverse backgrounds and expertise. ย Your role will be to support this journey from a risk and control management and reporting perspective. Based on your experience and areas of interest, you can further specialize in operational risk management, business continuity or information security.ย ย Our unit is an ambitious and supportive team that values taking initiative, learning and sharing. At this position, you will also get to proactively team-up with other specialists across the Bank in our open and inclusive working environment. Further, we offer you the opportunity to enhance and broaden your professional skills in banking risk management in a close-knit department of risk and compliance specialists covering different risk areas.ย ย Your responsibilities in NIB will consist of:
Analyzing and collecting data, causes and consequences to assess the risk profile of the bank and presenting it to senior management and key stakeholders.ย Facilitating risk assessments and preparing risk reporting and key-risk indicators. Testing how well NIB meets its own standards and defined controls in various areas of risk and resilience. Support business units with clear and concise advice related to risks and controls.ย ย Creating guidance and support documentation in non-financial risk area.ย Supporting activities driven by your colleagues to learn as much as possible of risk management and security area. Assuming a leading role in an area of non-financial risk management, security or resilience.ย We are looking for someone who:
Values continuous development and improvement and has a keen eye on finding improvement areas. Enjoys analyzing data from various sources and converting it into rational insights that benefit a business. Builds relationships and can collaborate in a cross-functional role. Is willing to assume a wide responsibility area with a self-directed mindset. Is fluent in spoken and written English with good communication and interpersonal skills. Knowledge of a Nordic language will be an asset. Has a university degree or other higher education qualification. Has training or knowledge of information security, risk management, compliance, audit or quality management. Experience with GRC tools, risk management standards and internal control frameworks is considered an advantage.ย Has a minimum of 3โ5 years of work experience from an applicable field, such as banking, consulting, compliance or risk/quality management.ย We offer you:ย
A unique opportunity to gain insight and contribute to how risks in an international bank are managed.ย A place in an International Financial Institution with a clear purpose to do good for the environment and contribute to a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. A chance to learn and master key areas in building resilience.ย A role in an ambitious and supportive team that values initiative, learning, sharing and collaborating with colleagues across the bank.ย A modern working space in the heart of Helsinki, with a possibility to partly work remotely.ย NIB offers an international banking environment and a competitive remuneration package. Our unique position as an International Financial Institution owned by the Nordic-Baltic countries provides a novel perspective to the financial industry.ย ย Additional informationย ย The position is located at the NIB headquarters in Helsinki, Finland. We warmly welcome expatriate employees and their families by supporting their relocation and integration to a lively Nordic capital with a modern atmosphere.ย ย More information about the position can be obtained from Esko Paananen, Head of Operational Risk & Security Control (tel. +358 50 416 5464 or esko.paananen@nib.int) or Jani Rรคty, Chief Information Security Officer (tel. +358 50 473 3369 or jani.raty@nib.int). You can reach Esko on 11 May at 9-12 EET and Jani on 5 May at 12-15 EET. ย To apply for the position and for more information about NIB, please visit https://www.nib.int/who_we_are/our_people/jobs.ย ย The deadline for submitting your application is 21 May 2023, applications will however be processed successively when received.ย
The vision of NIB is a prosperous and sustainable Nordic-Baltic region. Our employees are our strongest asset in realising this vision. Our core values are competence, commitment and cooperation.
In recruitment, NIB puts the main emphasis on personal and professional qualifications and experience.
NIB is a professional expert organisation, and encourages employees to continuously develop their professional competencies while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance.
Contact person
Esko Paananen
Director, Head of Operational Risk and Security Control
Jani Rรคty
Associate Director, Chief Information Security Officer
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