Are you ready to take your career to the next level and become a leading expert in risk management within an international organisation? Join us in developing our Risk Management function while also expanding your own expertise!
We are seeking a dedicated and forward-thinking Risk management specialist to join our proactive Risk Management team in a permanent role. Your expertise will be crucial in driving our mission forward, and your journey with us promises to be both exciting and rewarding.
In the present dynamic environment marked by unique business domain, digital transformation, business resilience, and the growing emphasis on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and other topical factors, this is an opportunity to thrive in the risk management environment. You will join a team that addresses both traditional risks, such as operational and cyber risks, and forges new strategies for emerging risks, issues and frameworks.


You will report directly to our Chief Risk Officer of Euroclear Finland, Mikko Numminen. He has a message for prospective candidates:
"The role of a Risk management specialist at Euroclear Finland is not just another job; it's a road to a great growth opportunity and reaching excellence in what we do. We seek individuals who are not afraid to challenge the status quo and who thrive on transforming risks into opportunities. Join us, and together, we will continue to build a resilient and forward-thinking organization. Your expertise will be a cornerstone of our success."


Your responsibilities
As a Risk management specialist you will participate in enhancing and developing the Risk Management function at Euroclear Finland in line with internal and external expectations as well as evolving frameworks.
In this role you will have oversight across the local organisation and an independent and objective view towards Euroclear and its business. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful and lasting impact on our organization. Your contributions will be vital in shaping our future success and resilience.
Your tasks will include among other things

• participating and facilitating risk management key processes
• developing and embedding the risk management processes and tools
• supporting the business in identification and assessment of risks
• advising and monitoring the local organization regarding risk matters
• contributing to development and monitoring of controls together with the business
• providing input and contributing to the development of risk reporting tools and processes
• exploring new areas of risk
• training and education of staff on management of risks.

To succeed in this role, you would benefit from having overall knowledge of risk management frameworks and tools as well as general understanding of relevant requirements. In addition, you are eager to develop yourself and learn new things coupled with a keen interest in risk management area as a whole.


The ideal combination of experiences, skills and background is

• At least 1-3 years of relevant work experience (e.g. within the field of financial industry, risk management, compliance, new financial area technologies or similar)
• Relevant educational background, risk management or similar certification is an asset
• General understanding of risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements
• High integrity and ability to look at matters objectively
• Eye on details while also seeing the bigger picture
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage time effectively, tackling multiple tasks with tight deadlines while maintaining quality
• Ability to work both independently and as part of the team as well as create networks in the organisation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills both in Finnish and English
• Ability to work in a fast pace international and multicultural environment
• Willingness to travel occasionally

You should have the ability to challenge and be comfortable working with various organisational levels. Technical knowledge in key risk management areas (e.g. operational, IT/cyber, strategic, or change and project risk) is an asset. Prior experience in digitalisation, resilience, ESG, and other developments would also be advantageous for success in this role.


Why join us
Embark on your new adventure at Euroclear, and work at the center of the global capital markets. We connect over 2,000 financial institutions across the globe. As an open and resilient infrastructure, we contribute to the stability of the financial markets. At Euroclear, we have the clear ambition to use our key role to facilitate and accelerate a sustainable global financial system. We value our people, our professionalism and resilience.


What we offer

• An opportunity to participate in a development journey of the Risk Management function in a flexible and dynamic work environment. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop as a risk management professional, engage with a global community, and make a significant impact on the organization.
• You will have access to continuous learning opportunities and the chance to collaborate with colleagues from over 80 different countries, enriching your experience and broadening your horizons.
• Our well-furnished premises are located with excellent transport connections in Kamppi, Helsinki, and from 2025 spring onwards in Ruoholahti. Find your own optimal balance within our hybrid working model, where you can connect at the office and also benefit from remote working.
Euroclear Finland offers its employees lunch benefit, culture/sports/massage/dentist/transport benefit and comprehensive occupational health care.

How to apply
Are you the forward-thinking new Risk management specialist in our Risk management team?
If you feel you are the person we are looking for, please apply as soon as possible by sending your application and CV in English including salary claim via www.euroclear.com/careers
The application period ends on 24th of November 2024. We will review the applications continuously as they arrive and the position will be filled as soon as a suitable candidate has been found.


The standard security clearance according to the Security Clearance act 726/2014 and credit check will be conducted for the selected person as well as drug testing before commencement of the employment.


Contact
For more information please contact Chief Risk Officer Mikko Numminen, +358 20 770 6320, on 12 November 10:00-12:00 or 15 November 13:00-15:00 or via e-mail mikko.numminen(at)euroclear.com.


Euroclear group is a global provider of Financial Market Infrastructure (FMI) services. At the core, the group provides settlement, safe-keeping and servicing of domestic and cross-border securities for bonds, equities and derivatives to investment funds. The Euroclear group has multi-lingual, highly trained teams of professionals based in Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the Americas. The Euroclear group has +2 400 clients globally, settled the equivalent of EUR 1 072 trillion in securities transactions in 2023, representing 299 million domestic and cross-border transactions and held an average of EUR 37.7 trillion in assets for clients.
Euroclear Finland (Suomen Arvopaperikeskus) is a part of Euroclear Group, the world's largest provider of domestic and cross-border settlement and related services for bond, equity, funds and derivative transactions. As the central securities depository of Finland we play a central role in the Nordic capital market, holding the registers for shares and debt securities and settling all transactions and disposals for those securities. We also provide comprehensive custody and issuer services together with a wide range of general meeting services. In operation since 1992, Euroclear Finland has assets of 460 billion euros in its custody in over 2,4 million customer accounts. Euroclear Finland’s turnover was 56,3M€ in 2023. The company employs around 130 employees and is located in Helsinki at Kamppi.
For more information about Euroclear Finland, please visit www.euroclear.fi or visit our group site www.euroclear.com .