Head of Credit Risk Audit & Assurance

Nordea; Helsinki; Vor Ort; EUR 150.000 - 230.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Nordea, a leading Nordic financial services group, seeks a dynamic Head of Audit for Credit Risk to shape independent assurance and risk-based advice. You will lead a multi-country team, delivering impactful coverage while partnering with senior stakeholders and regulators to strengthen risk governance.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on risk insight, data-driven decision making and a commitment to audit excellence within a complex regulatory landscape.

Qualifikationen

• Strong understanding of credit risks, regulatory expectations and governance frameworks.
• Experience in audit, risk management, compliance or a similar control function in an international financial institution.
• Proven track record of working with rating systems and CRR compliance relevant to credit risk management processes, data or systems.
• Experience with people leadership, coaching, performance management and capability development.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to leverage data, technology and AI-enabled tools to strengthen risk assessment and assurance activities.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex matters clearly to international audiences.

Aufgaben

• Lead, develop and inspire a team of audit professionals, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation and high performance.
• Develop and execute risk-based audit plans covering credit risk management activities across Nordea.
• Deliver high-quality audit assurance and insights that support informed decision making by senior management and the Board.
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders while maintaining independence and professional scepticism.
• Engage with relevant committees, regulators and external auditors.
• Challenge established thinking, identify emerging risks and evaluate the effectiveness of controls in a rapidly changing environment.
• Leverage data, technology and analytical techniques to enhance audit effectiveness and efficiency.
• Contribute to the ongoing development of audit methodologies, capabilities and smarter ways of working across Group Internal Audit.
• Coach and develop colleagues and strengthen both technical expertise and broader business understanding.

Kenntnisse

Credit risk

Audit leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Data analytics

Regulatory knowledge

Strategic thinking

Communication

Ausbildung

Finance, economics or risk management degree

CIA / CISA or equivalent (ideal)

Jobbeschreibung

Nordea, a leading Nordic financial services group, seeks a dynamic Head of Audit for Credit Risk to shape independent assurance and risk-based advice. You will lead a multi-country team, delivering impactful coverage while partnering with senior stakeholders and regulators to strengthen risk governance.

The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on risk insight, data-driven decision making and a commitment to audit excellence within a complex regulatory landscape.