Operational Resilience Specialist

At KPMG we believe sharing the same values is key in career satisfaction, growth and feeling engaged. Our organizational culture is based on our values. We act with integrity, think boldly and are driven by a passion for excellence. We respect the individual and always work together for better. 

We are currently looking for an Operational Resilience Specialist to join our growing Advisory services unit in Financial Services. As a part of Operational Resilience team, you will help our clients to deliver critical operations through various types of disruptions (e.g., financial stress / resolution, cyber incidents). 

As an Operational Resilience Specialist you will: 

• Support our Operational Resilience team and assist our clients to develop and implement a comprehensive operational resilience strategy 
• Your work will include the following areas: Recovery & Resolution Planning, Business Continuity Planning, Cyber Resilience, Third-Party Risk Management etc. 
• Have a leading role in developing our Operational Resilience team in our Nordic cooperation 
• Work actively to expand your network in KPMG's Financial Services unit and use this to position innovative topics and projects on the market 
• Work in an interdisciplinary team, solve complex problems and take on responsibility in an international environment with renowned major players in the Nordic financial services market 
• Together with our clients, you will develop customized and tool-based solutions that combine both regulatory and business requirements 

You're a strong candidate if you have 

• Several years of experience (5+ years) in risk management, consulting, public policy, and/or law 
• In-depth knowledge of Finnish & EU laws and regulations related to operational resilience (e.g., BRRD/IRRD, DORA, BIA/BCM, TPRM) 
• Strong understanding of local and European risk management principles and regulatory standards 
• Excellent communication skills in English. Knowledge of Finnish and Swedish would be an advantage. 
• Advanced Excel skills. Experience with Python, Alteryx or Power BI would be an advantage. 
• Master's degree in finance, economics or law 

You'll help our teams and clients succeed if you have  

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and address complex issues 
• Excellent project management skills, a results-oriented approach, excellent conceptual and analytical skills 

We offer you  

An interesting field of work in a large international expert organization and the opportunity to participate in building the business of the future at KPMG. Your colleagues at Operational Resilience team are the top experts of the field, and you have access to modern work tools and a wide selection of training. Working side-by-side with KPMG's broad spectrum of professionals will expand your practical understanding of financial sector, business and operational resilience. To ensure work-life balance, working with us is flexible so you can organize your work and, most importantly, the rest of your life as suits you the best. KPMG offers you versatile employee benefits and wide selection of services that support occupational well-being.   

This is a permanent full-time position, and the starting date is negotiable. The position is based in our office in Helsinki, Töölönlahdenkatu 3A, and we work in a hybrid setting. 

Do you want to make a difference with us?   

If you recognized yourself from the description, please fill out the application as soon as possible but no later than Thursday, December 19th, 2024. We encourage you to apply right away as our recruitment is ongoing and these positions will be filled when suitable candidates are found. However, we will go through all the applications at the end of the application period and contact all applicants then at the latest. Please, apply for the position via our recruitment system. For GDPR-reasons we do not accept applications by email. 

For further information, please contact Advisory Manager Sophia Hauswurz (+358 44 485 4332). 

For further information regarding the recruitment, please contact Advisory's Talent Acquisition Manager Anna Ruokamo [email protected] / +358 44 564 2794. In case you require assistance with the recruitment process due to a disability, please reach out to us. If needed, we can provide reasonable accommodations.  

Please note that we do not accept recruitment agency inquiries regarding this open position. We kindly request that all applications be submitted directly to us. We also do not accept applications submitted through a recruitment agency.