Senior Risk Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Risk Manager (Fintech): Overseeing risk frameworks and capital management for global operations with an accent on regulatory compliance and securitization practices. Focus on validating capital and liquidity assessments, recovery planning, and shaping risk-informed decision-making for senior executives.

Location: Stockholm, Sweden

Salary: 831,010 SEK - 947,351 SEK

Company

Klarna is a leading global fintech company specializing in payment and financial services.

What you will do

• Set risk frameworks and oversee risk management across global operations.
• Manage capital positions to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and the firm's risk profile.
• Review and challenge traditional and synthetic securitization practices against internal and regulatory standards.
• Validate capital and liquidity assessment processes, recovery planning, and business forecasting models.
• Develop risk opinions and conduct assurance reviews to support sound decision-making.
• Engage and collaborate with senior executives to articulate complex risk topics.

Requirements

• Experience working in a UK or EU bank with a strong understanding of banking regulations.
• Solid knowledge of capital management for regulated financial institutions.
• Degree in a numerate subject such as Economics, Science, Engineering, or Business.
• Strong conceptual ability and structured approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence in engaging with senior stakeholders.

Nice to have

• Experience with synthetic and traditional securitization structures.
• Familiarity with recovery planning frameworks and liquidity assessments.
• Professional experience using generative AI tools.
• Advanced proficiency in written and verbal English.