Compliance and Assurance Manager, Risk Management and Security Nordics BA

Are you someone who shares our belief that both risk management and security play critical roles as key drivers of sustainable business in this ever-changing world? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Join our Risk Management and Security Team in the Nordic Business Area. Your location could be in one of the Nordic BA offices in Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, or Lithuania. You will be part of a collaborative culture that empowers you to build a career you can be proud of!

What you would do as our Compliance and Assurance Manager

You would play a crucial role in our Risk Management and Security Governance Framework, based on the three lines of defence model. Your primary responsibility is to provide independent assurance and oversight, ensuring the Nordic BA effectively manages strategic and operational risks with compliant controls and processes aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You would report to the Head of Risk Management & Security. Please note that this position requires occasional international travel.

You would also:

• Ensure compliance with relevant risk management and security regulations and standards.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures for compliance.
• Plan, conduct, and oversee internal and external audits, and gap analyses.
• Report findings to the Nordic BA Risk Management and Security steering committees and develop action plans to address observations and gaps in close collaboration with subject specialist.
• Develop, implement, and lead a security incident response process, ensuring that corrective and preventative actions are implemented.

The skills and experience you need

We are looking for someone who has:

• A bachelor's degree in Business or a relevant field, plus at least 7 years of experience in an international corporate or governmental role, focusing on compliance, risk management, information security, or assurance and auditing.
• A strong understanding of Enterprise Risk Management, business continuity, information security, and incident response processes.
• Extensive experience with internal and external audit processes.
• Excellent facilitation, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong English communication skills.

We see it as advantage if you have a Lead Auditor certification, ISO 31000, ISO 22301, ISO 27001, familiarity with the Swedish Protective Security Act, CRA, RED DA or proficiency in Finnish and/or Swedish. 

What we offer

We’re passionate about providing amazing opportunities and benefits, so you can continue and progress a lifelong career with us – here’s what we have to offer:

• Learning and career development opportunities, whether it’s online learning, management training or enhancing your skills. 
• A competitive salary and incentive schemes.
• Agile working.
• The opportunity to develop your career in a respected global group.
• Motivated and encouraging team around you.
• Wellness benefits. 

We review applications regularly, so don’t wait
We are building diverse, inclusive teams, and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us. Just set up your profile and apply here. Please submit your application with your salary expectations. 

To make sure your personal data is safe, we don’t look at any applications sent by email or post. The recruitment process also includes standard personnel security clearance for the selected candidate. We are a smoke-free workplace. If you have any questions about the role, please email, Pekka Rahkamaa, Head of Security​ & Risk Management Nordics, at pekka.rahkamaa@abloy.com or the process, please email Alexandra Kymäläinen, Talent Acquisition Business Partner, at alexandra.kymalainen@assabloy.com.  

 
Let’s create a safer and more open world - together! 

To find out more about us, visit www.assaabloy.com. 

We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access solutions. In return, we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 61,000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries, we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces – physical and virtual – safer, more secure, and easier to access. 

As an employer, we value results – not titles, or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact, and we encourage them to grow their role locally, regionally, or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board, it’s important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.

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