2nd-Line Risk & Internal Controls Expert

Zurich Insurance; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Zurich Nordic is seeking a Risk & Internal Control Specialist to join the Risk Management function in Stockholm. You will support identification, assessment, and management of operational and ICT risks and maintain strong internal controls across Zurich Nordic.

You will work from the Stockholm office, reporting to the Nordic Chief Risk Officer, and collaborate with international colleagues to strengthen risk culture and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Technology, or equivalent field.

Responsibilities

• Local point of contact on ICT and internal‑control matters within Zurich Nordic and coordinate with other units.
• Maintain and ensure effectiveness of operational risk management and internal control integrated frameworks (ICIF).
• Implement, maintain and review 2nd line ICT risk management framework, strategies, and reporting in line with DORA requirements.
• Facilitate SAOR, conduct risk assessments, and ensure appropriate risk mitigation measures are in place.
• Coordinate operational incident management and follow up responses.
• Conduct independent risk assessments of ICT risks, third parties, systems and processes to identify vulnerabilities and threats.
• Oversee, monitor and challenge internal controls and actions plans in the Group Risk Management system.
• Collaborate with departments to enhance risk awareness and promote a culture of operational and ICT risk management.
• Provide expert advice and support to senior management on operational risk including ICT risk and internal controls.
• Participate in reporting on the effectiveness of operational and ICT risk management and internal controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Swedish & English

Cross-functional collaboration

Certifications advantage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Finance/IT

Job description

Zurich Nordic is seeking a Risk & Internal Control Specialist to join the Risk Management function in Stockholm. You will support identification, assessment, and management of operational and ICT risks and maintain strong internal controls across Zurich Nordic.

You will work from the Stockholm office, reporting to the Nordic Chief Risk Officer, and collaborate with international colleagues to strengthen risk culture and reporting.