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Senior Risk Manager

Klarna

London, England, United KingdomFull-time$70–190K/yrPosted 1mo agoVerified open 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$70–190K/yr
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Klarna is hiring a Senior Risk Manager. As a Risk Manager at Klarna, you will join the second‑line Risk Control team to set risk frameworks, oversee capital management, and ensure regulatory compliance across global operations, shaping risk decisions through reviews, assurance, and senior executive engagement.

Key focus areas include Set risk frameworks and oversee risk management across global operations, Review and challenge securitization practices to meet policy and regulatory standards, and Validate capital and liquidity assessment processes and recovery planning approaches.

Successful candidates bring Degree In Numerate Subject and Experience In UK Or EU Bank. Important skills include Capital Management, Risk Management, Banking Regulations, Supervisory Expectations, Attention To Detail, and Structured Approaches To Problem Solving. Preferred (not required): Securitization Practices, Capital And Liquidity Assessment Processes, Recovery Planning Frameworks, and Generative AI Tools.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Capital ManagementRisk ManagementBanking RegulationsSupervisory ExpectationsAttention to DetailStructured Approaches to Problem SolvingConceptual AbilityEngaging With Senior StakeholdersArticulate Complex Risk Topics ClearlySecuritization PracticesCapital and Liquidity Assessment ProcessesRecovery Planning FrameworksGenerative AI ToolsWritten EnglishVerbal English

Qualifications

Degree in Numerate SubjectExperience in UK or EU Bank

Full job description

What you will do As 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 are You 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 have Experience 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 English Curious to learn more about Klarna and what it's like to work here? Explore our career site!

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