Senior Risk Manager

Back to all rolesSenior Risk ManagerApplyJob detailsAnalyticsStockholmFull-timekr 831,010 SEK - kr 947,351 SEKWhat you will doAs a Risk Manager at Klarna, you will be part of the second-line Risk Control team responsible for setting risk frameworks and overseeing risk management across our global operations. You will focus on capital management and business strategy, ensuring Klarna's capital positions align with regulatory requirements and reflect the firm's current and future risk profile. In this position, you will review and challenge securitization practices — both synthetic and traditional — ensuring they meet internal policy standards, regulatory expectations, and best-in-class risk management approaches. You will also review and validate Klarna's capital and liquidity assessment processes, recovery planning approaches, and business forecasting models to ensure alignment with our risk appetite and strategic goals. Through the development of risk opinions, assurance reviews, and regular engagement with senior executives, you will play a meaningful part in shaping sound risk decision-making across the organization.Who you areYou have solid knowledge of capital management and how capital requirements apply to regulated financial institutions.You have experience working in a UK or EU bank, with a strong understanding of banking regulations and supervisory expectations.You hold a degree from a university in a numerate subject such as Economics, Science, Engineering, or Business.You bring strong attention to detail and apply structured approaches to problem solving.You are driven and ambitious, with strong conceptual ability and a desire to go beyond the obvious.You are comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders and can articulate complex risk topics clearly and confidently.Awesome to haveExperience with securitization practices, including synthetic and traditional structures.Familiarity with capital and liquidity assessment processes and recovery planning frameworks.Experience using generative AI tools in a professional setting.Proficiency in both written and verbal English at a working or advanced level.Please include a CV in EnglishCurious to learn more about Klarna and what it's like to work here? Explore our career site!Upload your resume to autofill the applicationUploadFirst name *Last name *Email *Dial codePhone numberLinkedIn profile *Please upload your resume (preferably as a PDF file) *Click or drag file to uploadSupported file format: .PDF; Maximum file size: 10.49 MB; Maximum file: 1;Mandatory Are you currently based in the location the job is posted in? *YesNoAre you legally authorised to work in the location where this position is based? *YesNoWill you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment authorization or visa status in the location this position is based? *YesNoAI disclaimerThis application process may use AI-enabled systems to support candidate evaluation based on factors such as experience, technical skills, and qualifications. All processing is carried out in accordance with applicable data protection, AI governance, and labour laws. Human oversight is maintained at all stages, and final hiring decisions are made by people. Personal data submitted as part of this application is not used to train AI models.I have read and understood the privacy policy and acknowledge that my personal data will be processed as part of this application.ApplyApplyHire withPrivacy Policy