Risk Manager

Job ID: 3370

Welcome to Group Technology, where we pride ourselves on engineering solutions and direct Nordea’s transformation by providing a holistic technological view and structured understanding of the bank, and its surrounding environment to enable the Customer Vision and the Business Strategy.

We are looking for a Supplier Risk Manager to join our Supplier Risk and Assurance team. This is an opportunity to join a great international team on a mission to achieve optimal outcome through collaboration with our internal and external stakeholders.

Nordea is a place where traditions meet tomorrow. We're not just a bank, we're a tech employer on a mission to evolve finance securely and responsibly. Together, we impact millions of people’s daily lives by ensuring they can access our solutions anytime, anywhere, while safeguarding their personal data and wealth. Join us in making an impact on the banking industry.

About our team

Welcome to Supplier Risk and Assurance team! We enhance, monitor and report on Nordea’s ICT supplier risk management and compliance, unlocking sustained business value for our organization. 

You will join an international team where people are the most important and work is not only a place to go! We take pride in what we do, prioritize a learning culture and strive to have fun in our daily work. The role is based in Poland (Gdynia/Gdansk/Warsaw/Lodz) . In our team we follow hybrid model of working.

What you'll be doing

Main responsibilities in this role:

• Continuously develop and improve the Supplier Control Framework through collaboration with stakeholders and the use of technology and automation
• Monitor changes in regulations and industry best practices and adapt compliance strategies to maintain alignment with evolving requirements
• Develop and deliver training programs for both internal teams and suppliers to enhance awareness and understanding of compliance requirements
• Collaborate with legal and procurement teams to review and negotiate supplier contracts, incorporating compliance requirements and mitigating potential risks
• Maintain and update procedures, process documents and reports related to supplier compliance
• Lead and conduct regular supplier reviews on the contractual security controls, identify areas for improvement and work with suppliers to address non-compliance issues
• Review supplier processes, systems, controls, and audit reports (i.e. SOC, ISO. etc)  for ongoing compliance with information security guidelines and regulations
• Report on assessment outcomes, findings, and recommendations for remediation
• Monitor supplier corrective action plans and review evidence for closure of findings
• Work with internal stakeholders to understand the “what” and “how” of supplier services to accurately assess level of risk and scope of assessment
• Develop and maintain long-standing relationships with Nordea’s suppliers and stakeholders 

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in Nordea being at our best – and that we hope you share with us. You’re collaborative, communicative, dependable, willing to speak up – even when it’s difficult – and committed to empowering others.

 
To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Capable of working independently, adapting to change, and thriving in a fast-paced environment
• Skilled at collaborating with others, both within and across teams
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational, critical thinking and analytical skills; able to maintain a balance between the details and the larger picture
• Excellent communicator, able to convey complex ideas in simple, non-technical terms
• Able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adjust priorities as needed
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to take charge and solve problems
• Committed to ongoing learning through new knowledge and experiences

 
Your experience and background:

• Possesses extensive knowledge of third-party risk management, including the ability to analyze technical documentation, regulatory guidance, and contracts to extract valuable insights and present findings
• Experienced in the field of information security
• Knowledgeable in control frameworks and industry standards such as SOC and ISO
• Familiar with the use of vendor security questionnaires, such as the Standardized Information Gathering (SIG) or other templates for supplier assessments
• Has a strong technical background and a diverse skillset, enabling the understanding of various technologies, systems, and risks
• Well-versed in IT Service Management principles and best practices

What we offer

People are driven by many different factors. For some, it’s to take their career to the next level. For others, it’s to break new ground within their area of expertise – in other words, with us, you will always move forward.

A culture that fosters performance and growth in one of the largest Nordic banks, offering various opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment.

Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the freedom of flexibility.

Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our daily work. We know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable one. We genuinely believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us stronger together. Every day we strive to find new ways to improve diversity and inclusion within our community e.g. we have signed the European Diversity Charters in the countries where we operate to show our commitment and engage with others to continue learning and improving.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

​Submit your application no later than 15/03/2026. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Mirosława Myszke-Nowakowska.

The recruitment process consists of the following steps:

• Preliminary CV selection
• Phone conversation with the recruiter
• Online interview with the hiring leader
• Background check and reference check

We enable dreams and aspirations for a greater good.

We build relationships. We add a personal touch to everything we do – when advising our customers, collaborating with colleagues, and meeting our potential candidates.

We learn and develop. We take pride in being experts and thinking ahead. We use our expertise to meet our customers’ needs, from the simplest to the most complex. We bring a growth mindset to our work that enables us to focus on a broader perspective in our daily challenges.

We lead change. We are responsible and aware of the impact of our decisions, both for our customers and for our local and global communities. Mindful of our responsibility towards current and future generations, we have made sustainability an integrated part of our business strategy.

We are Nordea. We have a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies and our values are deeply rooted in these open, progressive and collaborative societies. As one of the biggest employers in the Nordics, Poland and Estonia, you have excellent opportunities to evolve, develop and move forward with us.

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don’t apply for jobs unless they tick all the qualification boxes. If this is part of why you hesitate to apply, we would like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think.

If you are an external consultant interested in this role and wish to apply please contact the hiring people leader for separate instruction on how to apply.