Senior Risk Manager

PLP Group; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 831,010 - 947,351; Full time

Job summary

Klarna in Stockholm seeks a Senior Risk Manager to join our second-line Risk Control team. You will shape risk frameworks, oversee capital management, and align capital with regulatory requirements while challenging securitization practices across the firm.

You will review capital and liquidity assessments, recovery planning, and forecasting models, communicating outcomes to senior leaders and influencing strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Experience in capital management for regulated financial institutions.
• Knowledge of UK/EU banking regulations and supervisory expectations.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Review securitization practices and ensure policy alignment.
• Validate capital and liquidity assessment processes.
• Contribute to recovery planning and forecasting models.
• Prepare risk opinions and engage executives.

Skills

Capital management

Regulatory knowledge

Risk reporting

Stakeholder engagement

Second line risk

Education

University degree in Economics/Science/Engineering/Business

Tools

Capital modelling tools

Regulatory reporting systems

Job description

Senior Risk ManagerJob detailsAnalyticsStockholmFull-timekr 831,010 SEK - kr 947,351 SEKWhat you will doAs a Risk Manager at Klarna, you will be part of the second-line Risk Control team responsible for setting risk frameworks and overseeing risk management across our global operations. You will focus on capital management and business strategy, ensuring Klarna's capital positions align with regulatory requirements and reflect the firm's current and future risk profile. In this position, you will review and challenge securitization practices — both synthetic and traditional — ensuring they meet internal policy standards, regulatory expectations, and best-in-class risk management approaches. You will also review and validate Klarna's capital and liquidity assessment processes, recovery planning approaches, and business forecasting models to ensure alignment with our risk appetite and strategic goals. Through the development of risk opinions, assurance reviews, and regular engagement with senior executives, you will play a meaningful part in shaping sound risk decision-making across the organization.Who you are* You have solid knowledge of capital management and how capital requirements apply to regulated financial institutions.* You have experience working in a UK or EU bank, with a strong understanding of banking regulations and supervisory expectations.* You hold a degree from a university in a numerate subject such as Economics, Science, Engineering, or Business.* You bring strong attention to detail and apply structured approaches to problem solving.* You are driven and ambitious, with strong conceptual ability and a desire to go beyond the obvious.* You are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and can articulate complex risk topics clearly and confidently.Awesome to have* Experience with securitization practices, including synthetic and traditional structures.* Familiarity with capital and liquidity assessment processes and recovery planning frameworks.* Experience using generative AI tools in a professional setting.* Proficiency in both written and verbal English at a working or advanced level.Please include a CV in English