Credit Risk Audit Lead — Data-Driven Assurance

Nordea Group; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordea is seeking a Head of Audit for Credit Risk within Group Internal Audit. You will lead a multinational team, shaping independent risk-based assurance across Nordea's material credit risk areas, with strategic thinking and data-informed decision making.

You will engage with senior stakeholders and regulators, driving high-quality audit insights and reinforcing governance, risk management and control frameworks across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in audit or risk management with international exposure.
• Strong understanding of credit risk, governance frameworks and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with rating systems and CRR compliance related to credit risk processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire a team of audit professionals with a culture of continuous learning and high performance.
• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans covering credit risk across Nordea.
• Deliver high-quality audit assurance and insights for senior management and the Board.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders while maintaining independence and scepticism.
• Engage with committees, regulators and external auditors.
• Challenge assumptions and evaluate control effectiveness in a dynamic environment.
• Leverage data, technology and analytics to enhance audit effectiveness.
• Contribute to development of audit methodologies and smarter ways of working across GIA.
• Coach and develop colleagues to build future-ready capabilities.

Skills

Credit risk

Regulatory knowledge

Audit leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Finance/Economics/Risk Management degree

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

Nordea is seeking a Head of Audit for Credit Risk within Group Internal Audit. You will lead a multinational team, shaping independent risk-based assurance across Nordea's material credit risk areas, with strategic thinking and data-informed decision making.

You will engage with senior stakeholders and regulators, driving high-quality audit insights and reinforcing governance, risk management and control frameworks across the organisation.