Business Security Officer for Operation Resilience and Technology Risk (Finland)

Job Description

We are looking for a business risk professional to work as a serve between Danske Bank's local business in Finland and the central Operational Resilience and Technology Risk functions. If you have experience in information security, risk management or IT in EU regulated financial services you might be the person we are looking for.

Building strategic understanding between the business and the security

The purpose of the role is to provide business with the necessary capabilities to understand, evaluate and manage technology risks and operational resilience requirements. The Business Security Officer (BSO) is responsible for being the strategic interface and establishing a collaboration platform between the Security, Resilience and Controls (SRC) function and Danske Bank’s business units in Finland. Acceleration of business solutions while keeping a focus on effective security risk management is the ultimate success criteria for the function.

You will join a team of Technology, Risk and Controls within SRC and help the Security function understand local business developments on an ongoing basis. In other words, you act as SRC's representative in Finland. You will also have a dotted line to the Country Management of the Finnish Branch of Danske Bank.

Your responsibilities include:

• Working as the single point of contact in terms of technology risk and operational resilience matters in Finland.
• Developing an understanding of local business goals and advocating for the business within the Security function to ensure that key business changes are prioritized.
• Engaging with local business teams, Compliance and Country Management to interpret and map applicable laws to actionable security objectives.
• Articulating the risk presented via technology in business terms.
• Providing standard reporting on security service delivery to business partners.
  
  

Advanced understanding of security

For this role you will need to be able to effectively analyse and articulate technology risk and operational resilience requirements within the context of business problems and translate this into actionable objectives. We expect you have an advanced understanding of security and working familiarity with recognised standards, e.g., NIST Cybersecurity Framework, ISO 27000 series, Standard of Good Practice, etc. You are also expected to have an aptitude for understanding internal organizational environments, strategies (business, security, IT), and their relationship to the external business environment. An understanding of relevant Finnish legislation, such as regulations on civil preparedness, protective security, and work environment, is also needed in this role.    

Other qualifications are:

• 7+ years of experience working in the business side of an international organization. Previous roles in disciplines such as account management, sales and business administration would be advantageous.
• 5+ years of experience working in information security, risk management, IT, operational resilience, civil preparedness, protective security or similar functions. Depending on other competencies, previous roles in disciplines such as fraud & compliance, regulatory affairs, IT audit, data protection would be considered.
• Professional proficiency in Finnish and in English.
  
  

A supportive work environment with growth opportunities

“Working in the Security, Resilience and Controls department is a rewarding experience, where you will thrive alongside intelligent and competent colleagues who are always eager to help. Our organization is driven by self-motivated individuals, fostering equal growth opportunities. With a people-centric approach, we foster a positive and supportive work environment that sparks productivity and creativity“, says Chief Security Officer, Lance McGrath.

In Danske Bank, you can be truly yourself, develop your skills and work flexibly. In addition, we offer high-quality personnel benefits to support your well-being. Find out more: www.danskebank.com/careers .

Interested?

Please submit your resume outlining your relevant experience. We review applications continuously, so apply as soon as possible. If you have any questions regarding the position, please contact Cliff Kamara, Head of Technology Risk, Controls and Resilience, at [email protected] .

About Us

Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with bridges to the world around us. For 150 years, we have supported people and businesses in releasing their potential. A career with us is an opportunity to join a community of 22,000 colleagues in a culture where we are committed to Teaming Up, Owning It and Being Open. Together, we are on a journey to transform Danske Bank into a better bank. For our customers, our employees and the societies around us.