Risk Associate for Group Non-Financial Risk Management 2nd line Business Risk Management

Copenhagen, Denmark

About the job

Would you like the opportunity to be part of a visible and outgoing Group Non-Financial Risk Management team, where you can contribute to creating value for Saxo and our clients?

We are on an exciting journey to bring Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) to the next level and are looking for a motivated and talented Risk Associates to join our team at the Group’s Headquarters in Copenhagen.

The Group Non-Financial Risk team is part of the Group Risk and Capital Management, Saxo’s second line risk management function. Within Group Non-Financial Risk, the Business Risk Management team acts as a partner to the business and engages with all functional areas to support the practical implementation and embedment of non-financial risk management, to enable our team to identify and manage its non-financial risks effectively.

Also, the team is global accountable for the Group’s Non-Financial risk management framework content as well as execution of the second line, responsibilities and tasks (incl. risk advice, monitoring, challenge and review) of the NFRM framework for Saxo.

Responsibilities

As a Risk Associate, you will be working in close collaboration with the whole Non-Financial Risk Management team, under supervision of our senior risk managers. The Associate role is an entry-level role that will allow you to gain insight and grow your knowledge within the Non-Financial Risk domain.

Your responsibilities will typically be part of the below processes:

• Supporting the implementation and embedding of NFRM framework, policies and minimum standards

• Advising and challenging first line business units in how to respond to non-financial risks identified as a result of risk assessments, risk events, etc.

• Facilitating and/or participating in various risk assessments, including business processes and change projects

• Providing risk advice and review of processes related to changes in governance, material projects, vendor risk management, development of new products and services, etc

• Monitoring the execution of risk mitigating actions

• Evaluating key controls’ design and operating effectiveness

• Contributing to the Group’s risk culture, providing NFRM training to first line

• Providing timely, relevant and value creating risk information

Your profile

You have a graduate degree, and have some work experience, either part time during your studies, or after graduation. You thrive on delving into more complex issues and are able to develop practical solutions that serve stakeholder needs.

You have an interest in understanding the financial markets.

You are motivated, curious in nature and eager to acquire knowledge in new areas. You have a structured and methodical approach to tasks and take a high degree of ownership, while also being able to work in a team setting. You thrive on finding intelligent and automated solutions and appreciate removing obstacles and impediments. You enjoy working in an international, cross-cultural environment and interact well with people from diverse backgrounds and experiences. You have good communication skills and are fluent in English.

We expect to conduct interviews during August.

We get curious people invested in the world
 

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.
 

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 15 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success. 
 
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.  

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!  

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