Operational Risk & Control Leader

Ingka-Services-Ab; Malmö kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

INGKA Services AB in Malmö is seeking an experienced risk and controls professional to provide independent oversight of internal control systems across assigned business areas and to assess control effectiveness. You will identify gaps and recommend improvements, monitor remediation activities, and collaborate with stakeholders to strengthen risk awareness and control culture.

You will serve as a key contact for external auditors, preparing documentation and sharing insights, and contribute to

Qualifications

• You have solid experience (around 6+ years) within operational risk, internal controls or compliance
• You feel comfortable challenging the business while building strong, trustful relationships
• You understand how to assess risks, identify control gaps and turn insights into actionable improvements
• You’re confident working with stakeholders across functions and levels
• You communicate clearly and can translate complex topics into simple, actionable messages
• You’re motivated by IKEA values and enjoy working in a collaborative, down-to-earth environment

Responsibilities

• Provide independent oversight of internal control systems across assigned business areas
• Assess control effectiveness, identify gaps and recommend practical improvements
• Monitor and follow up on controls, risks and remediation activities
• Support the development and maintenance of operational risk and control frameworks
• Collaborate closely with business teams to strengthen risk awareness and control culture
• Act as a key contact for external auditors, preparing documentation and sharing insights
• Contribute to reporting on risk and control performance to management

Skills

Risk assessment

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication

Auditing

Control framework

Job description

• You have solid experience (around 6+ years) within operational risk, internal controls or compliance
• You feel comfortable challenging the business while building strong, trustful relationships
• You understand how to assess risks, identify control gaps and turn insights into actionable improvements
• You’re confident working with stakeholders across functions and levels
• You communicate clearly and can translate complex topics into simple, actionable messages
• You’re motivated by IKEA values and enjoy working in a collaborative, down-to-earth environment

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING DAY TO DAY

• Provide independent oversight of internal control systems across assigned business areas
• Assess control effectiveness, identify gaps and recommend practical improvements
• Monitor and follow up on controls, risks and remediation activities
• Support the development and maintenance of operational risk and control frameworks
• Collaborate closely with business teams to strengthen risk awareness and control culture
• Act as a key contact for external auditors, preparing documentation and sharing insights
• Contribute to reporting on risk and control performance to management

INGKA Services AB