Operational Risk & Control Leader

Ingka-Services-Ab; Skåne län; On-site; SEK 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingka-Services-Ab is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee internal control systems and risk management across selected business areas. The role involves assessing control effectiveness, identifying gaps, and driving practical improvements in collaboration with cross-functional teams.

The candidate will monitor remediation activities, support risk framework development, and act as a primary contact for auditors.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience in operational risk, internal controls or compliance.
• Ability to challenge the business while building strong, trustful relationships.
• Translate complex topics into simple, actionable messages.

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

Operational risk

Internal controls

Compliance

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Clear communication

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