Risk Expert, Technology Risk and Continuity Oversight

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In short

Nordea is seeking a Risk Expert to join their Technology Risk and Continuity Oversight team. The role involves analysing technology risks, contributing to resilience oversight, and utilizing AI for risk analysis. Ideal candidates have a technical background and a passion for risk management in the financial sector.

Responsibilities

Support the analysis of technology risks, control weaknesses, and root causes of past incidents.
Contribute to oversight activities covering business continuity, technology resilience, governance, and risks.
Use data, AI, and analytical tools to identify patterns, summarize complex information, and improve risk analysis efficiency.
Help assess whether technology and BCCM controls are appropriately designed and operating as intended.
Monitor risk mitigation activities.
Research emerging technologies, evolving risk practices, and relevant regulatory developments.
Work with experienced risk experts and technology specialists to develop practical recommendations.
Prepare clear analysis and communication for stakeholders across Nordea’s Business Areas and Group Functions.
Contribute ideas and experiments that improve risk oversight, including responsible and transparent uses of AI.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, data science, software engineering, information systems, technology, engineering, or equivalent relevant work experience.
Understanding of how modern IT systems and services are designed, developed, changed, and operated.
Experience using AI, generative AI, data analysis, automation, or programming tools through studies, projects, or professional work.
Ability to analyze information from multiple sources, identify patterns, and communicate clear conclusions.
Interest in technology resilience and reliability topics (e.g., system dependencies, redundancy, backups, recovery, failover, monitoring, incident management).
An understanding of software development, IT architecture, cloud services, data platforms, or IT service management.
Ability to communicate technical topics clearly to people with different levels of technical knowledge.
A proactive and organized approach, with the ability to manage several tasks and ask for support when needed.
Interest in the financial sector and its regulatory environment.
Advanced English spoken and written.

Desired Qualifications

Curiosity, proactivity, and motivation to understand complex technologies and organizations.
Enjoyment of investigating problems and asking thoughtful questions.
Strong analytical skills and ability to structure complex or incomplete information.
Interest in how technology, processes, and controls can fail.
Comfort experimenting with AI and new tools while critically reviewing and validating outputs.
Desire to build a career combining technology, data, and risk management.
Collaborative team player who takes ownership and follows tasks through to completion.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to build trusted working relationships.
Technical understanding of IT systems, software, data, cloud technology, architecture, or IT operations.
Interest in business continuity, technology resilience, reliability, and technology risk governance.
A responsible approach to working with AI, including awareness of data quality, limitations, traceability, and the importance of human judgment.
A growth mindset and willingness to learn from feedback, colleagues, and practical experience.

Benefits

Opportunities to evolve, develop, and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds.
Hybrid working model offering flexibility.
Work in a dynamic and talented group driving pragmatic, technically informed, and risk-focused oversight.
Contribute to the operational resilience of the bank.
Opportunities to work on important technology topics and contribute new ideas.

Skills

AIData AnalysisGenerative AIProgrammingSoftware DevelopmentIT ArchitectureCloud ServicesIT Service Management

#Risk Management#Technology Risk#Continuity Oversight#AI#Resilience#Data Analysis#Financial Sector

About Nordea

We are a universal bank with a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies – enabling dreams and aspirations for a greater good. Every day, we work to support our customers’ financial development, delivering best-in-class omnichannel customer experiences and driving sustainable change. We are a full-service universal bank and the third largest corporation in the Nordic region and one of the top 10 financial services companies in Europe based on market capitalisation. We are present in 17 countries, including our four Nordic home markets which together constitute the 10th…

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Company

Nordea

Job Posted

14 hours ago

Expires

in 1 week

Employment Type

Full Time

Work mode

Hybrid

Experience Level

Mid-Senior

Locations

Warsaw, Poland

Helsinki, Finland

Qualification

Bachelor, Master

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