Are you passionate about managing risk and continuous improvement of business processes? Do you want to be a part of a well established Nordic financial institution with global presence? We invite you to accept the challenge and become the Team Leader for Non-Financial Risk Advisory in Santander Consumer Bank AS!
In the role as NFR Advisory Leader you will be responsible for:
- Lead a team of NFR Advisors being the first point of contact for the business units on matters related with non-financial risk and proactively follow up on resolving of identified risks
- Support and advise the business so they are able to effectively identify, assess, mitigate, monitor and report the non-financial risks identified in their day-to-day business processes
- Monitor that management is receiving sufficient information regarding key risk faced by the entity which are identified and that these risks are duly managed
- Monitor that risk limits are consistent with the risk appetite and with external requirements (Key Risk Indicators, Risk Appetite Statement metrics)
- Monitor implementation of NFR governing documents in the business units
- Facilitate annual Risk Control Self Assessment (RCSA) process with all functions of the Bank and challenge its output
- Manage and develop the Operational Risk Coordinators network
- Contribute to preparation of training material and carry out training for 1st LoD functions
- Assure 2LOD NFR role in validation of new products in accordance with New Products Approval Process (NPAP)
- Actively contribute to reporting prepared by the Non-Financial Risk area
- Participate in risk forums, steering committees etc., ensuring second line of defense representation
- Lead or participate in the development and implementation of initiatives within non-financial risk
- Contribute to strengthening the bank’s risk culture by promoting a forward-looking management of non-financial risks
The Non-Financial Risk Management area (NFR) is as a part of Risk function and Santander Nordic’s second line of defense (2nd LoD). NFR is responsible for assuring oversight and control of non-financial risks. Non-financial risk includes the areas of operational risk, internal control, business continuity management, cyber & technology risk and vendor risk management as its sub-domains.
The Advisory unit is a part of NFR area and is the overall responsible for the ongoing cooperation and monitoring of non-financial risk management in the 1st LoD functions of the Bank.
Competencies and skills needed:
- Strong understanding of the financial sector and the importance of risk management, including regulations, in order to achieve business goals and ambitions
- Ability to simplify complex topics both in writing and in dialogue
- Knowledge of problem solving and process quality improvement methodologies (Six Sigma, Lean, TQM) is a plus
- Fluent in written and spoken English. Proficiency in any Nordic language would be an advantage
Education and experience:
- Minimum 5 years of banking experience, with 2 years of experience from business area broadly associated with non-financial risk management / advisory
- Leadership experience
- Master's degree in Business, Finance, Audit, or equivalent. In the case of a Bachelor’s degree, extensive relevant experience within the field will be considered as equivalent to a formal Master’s degree
Personal characteristics valued:
- Strategic and forward looking business mindset
- Excellent relationship builder
- Curious and creative
- Able to challenge the status quo
- Proactive and solution-oriented attitude
- Team builder who gets motivated by achieving results through others
We offer:
- Working in a global company that delivers great results, with high ambition where you can develop a lifelong career path
- Joining a team with a high level of diversity and a multi-cultural working environment
- A working culture that is informal, but at the same time professional and dynamic, with the opportunity to make an impact
- A place in our improvement-focused team where we are currently on a journey towards harmonised processes across 4 markets
- Flexi-work policy
- Many active sports arrangements and other social events
The position is based in any of the four Nordic countries. Valid work permit in Norway, Sweden, Finland or Denmark required.
Is this role something for you? Then send us your application today!
For more information, contact Tomasz Cychol, Head of Non-Financial Risk, by e-mail: Tomasz.Cychol@santanderconsumer.no.
