Strategic Assurance and Governance Advisor

Scania Group; Södertälje kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health center

Wellness allowance

Flexible working hours

Company car leasing

Employee events

Direct Scania Job express buses to Sö̈

Job summary

Scania is seeking a Strategic Assurance and Governance Advisor to strengthen governance and strategic risk practices across our Commercial Organization. You will guide leaders to integrate risk mitigation in business planning, while providing legal expertise throughout our transition to an integrated model.

You will empower managers, design governance frameworks, and act as a knowledgeable voice on regulatory matters, helping ensure ownership, clarity, and ongoing improvement across functions.

Qualifications

• Experience advising senior leaders on governance and risk topics.
• Understanding of governance frameworks and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to translate legal requirements into business guidance.

Responsibilities

• Coach managers to own governance and strategic risks.
• Design and improve governance structures and ownership.
• Advise on complex governance issues with legal implications.
• Interpret laws and standards for the Commercial Organisation.
• Guide on policies and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and inform stakeholders.
• Challenge leadership to document and manage risks.
• Maintain objective perspective as a trusted advisor.

Skills

Governance

Risk management

Compliance

Legal advisory

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Law

Business Administration or Risk Management

Job description

Scania is undergoing a transformation from being a leading supplier of trucks, buses, and engines to providing complete and sustainable transport solutions. Together with TRATON and our sister brands MAN, Volkswagen Truck & Bus, and International, we are working to shape the future of mobility with innovative and environmentally conscious solutions.

Our values – customer first, respect, team spirit, responsibility, and elimination of waste – are at the heart of everything we do. Together, we are at the forefront of creating a sustainable future.

Role Summary

The Strategic Assurance and Governance Advisor is a key enabler of robust governance, and strategic risk management practices across the Scania Commercial organization. This role is responsible for identifying strategic commercial risks to Scania's Commercial Strategy and Operating Model by guiding, challenging, and ensuring leaders include risk mitigation and management in business planning processes, while providing legal expertise and strategic assurance during the transition to a fully integrated model.

Job Responsibilities

• Empower and coach business managers and process owners to take responsibility for governance and strategic risks in their areas.
• Support the design, implementation and continuous improvement of governance structures and frameworks, while ensuring clear ownership within line and central functions
• Act as a sounding board and advisor for complex or novel governance issues, especially those with legal implications.
• Interpret and communicate relevant laws, regulations, and standards, ensuring the Commercial Organisations management understands its obligations.
• Provide guidance on policies and strategic risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively inform stakeholders of impacts.
• Challenge senior management and teams to ensure strategic risks are understood, documented, and managed.
• Maintain an independent, objective perspective—acting as a critical friend to the business.
• Escalate unresolved or systemic issues to senior management as needed.

Who You Are

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Governance, Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Internal Control, or related advisory roles.
• Proven experience advising senior leaders and management teams on governance, risk, or compliance topics.
• Strong understanding of corporate governance principles, risk management frameworks, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to challenge, influence, and coach stakeholders at different organizational levels.
• Experience developing, implementing, or improving governance and risk management systems, frameworks, or processes.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to assess complex business situations and identify risks and mitigation actions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex legal or regulatory requirements into practical business guidance.
• Proven stakeholder management skills and ability to build credibility across functions and seniority levels.
• Ability to maintain an independent and objective perspective while acting as a trusted advisor to the business.
• Experience working in an international and cross-functional environment.
• Knowledge of automotive, industrial, manufacturing, or transport-related regulatory environments.

Requirements education

Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, Risk Management, Public Administration, Corporate Governance, Finance, or a related field

This Is Us

You will be part of Commercial Office – Commercial Strategy team, working closely with stakeholders across global functions and different levels of the organization.

We support the Commercial organization in navigating governance, strategic risk and compliance, with a strong focus on turning Group requirements into practical and effective ways of working. As the area continues to develop, you will have the opportunity to influence how we work, improve existing frameworks and independently drive topics across the organization.

Scania Offers

We offer a dynamic and engaging workplace where collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. You will be part of a strong team environment that encourages knowledge sharing and close cooperation across functions.

With a structured development plan and a wide range of training opportunities, Scania supports your professional growth both locally and internationally.

• access to our health center in Gröndal or a wellness allowance
• result bonus
• flexible working hours
• company car leasing
• Scania also arranges events for employees and their families
• for those living in Stockholm, convenient commuting is supported through direct Scania Job express buses to Södertälje

Application

We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity in our recruitment processes.