Senior ESG Credit Risk Framework Architect (Nordic)

Nordea; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordea in Helsinki or Stockholm is seeking a Senior Risk Expert to shape ESG risk integration into the credit risk framework. This permanent, full-time role sits in the Risk Appetite and ESG Framework team.

You will develop frameworks, lead regulatory assessments, translate requirements into actionable guidance, and provide second-line opinions to senior management. Fluency in English required; Nordic language welcome.

Qualifications

• Experience in credit risk management, risk control, regulatory implementation, audit, compliance, finance, economics, or environmental risk management.
• Knowledge of credit and ESG risk regulation; strong interest in sustainability-related financial risks.
• Ability to lead initiatives and convert complex requirements into clear, workable processes and rules.
• Fluent professional English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Nordea's credit risk framework for ESG-related risk drivers across corporate and retail credit assessment, collateral, customer rating and customer engagement processes.
• Lead guideline reviews, regulatory assessments and implementation projects with Credit Risk Framework colleagues and relevant first line of defence units.
• Translate regulation and supervisory expectations into clear, proportionate and operational credit risk requirements, guidance and training materials.
• Provide senior risk input and second line opinions for management, committees, regulatory implementation plans and supervisory interactions.
• Represent Credit Risk Framework in Nordea-wide initiatives, promote a consistent Group operating model and act as a subject‑matter expert on ESG-related credit risk rules, processes and regulation.

Job description

Nordea in Helsinki or Stockholm is seeking a Senior Risk Expert to shape ESG risk integration into the credit risk framework. This permanent, full-time role sits in the Risk Appetite and ESG Framework team.

You will develop frameworks, lead regulatory assessments, translate requirements into actionable guidance, and provide second-line opinions to senior management. Fluency in English required; Nordic language welcome.