Head of ICT Risk & AI

Do you want to lead risk management at the intersection of technology, cybersecurity, data and AI?

In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:

• Lead and develop a highly skilled team of risk professionals and subject matter experts.
• Shape and strengthen the Group's approach to managing technology, cyber, data and AI-related risks.
• Act as a trusted advisor and independent challenger to senior executives and key decision makers.
• Influence strategic technology investments, transformation initiatives and emerging business opportunities.
• Drive risk oversight activities and independent assessments across the organisation.
• Build strong relationships across Business Areas, Group Functions and control functions.
• Contribute to the interpretation and implementation of evolving regulatory requirements, including DORA and other ICT-related regulations.
• Lead the monitoring and assessment of current and emerging technology and AI-related risks across the Group.
• Further develop frameworks, control objectives and risk management practices within the technology risk domain.
• Help shape the future of risk management in an environment where innovation, technology and resilience are critical to long-term success.

What is needed in this role:

• Proven experience in leading and developing high-performing teams.
• 10+ years of experience within ICT Risk, Technology Risk, Cybersecurity, Information Security, Operational Risk or related fields.
• Strong understanding of modern technology environments, digital transformation and emerging technology risks.
• Experience working within the financial sector or another highly regulated industry.
• Solid understanding of governance, risk and control frameworks.
• Experience engaging with senior stakeholders and influencing decision-making at executive level.
• Knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements and industry standards, including DORA, information security and operational resilience frameworks.
• Strong analytical capabilities and sound judgement.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Professional fluency in English.

With us, you can experience:

• Personal and professional growth through self-leadership and continuous development.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts our workplace, our customers, and society.
• An open and collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional teamwork and provides networking opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive environment that promotes a balanced and sustainable work-life, with flexible working conditions when suitable for the role.
• Enjoy country-specific benefits, including banking offers, a pension plan, our share-based reward program, health insurance in the Baltics and a health allowance in Sweden.

"Join our team and...

• Become part of a function that plays a critical role in safeguarding the Group's resilience, stability and long-term success.
• As Head of ICT Risk & AI, you will lead one of the Bank's key specialist risk teams and help navigate opportunities and risks arising from technological innovation, digital transformation and the increasing use of AI. You will have significant exposure to senior leadership, a broad and influential network across the Group, and the opportunity to drive meaningful change in an area that continues to grow in strategic importance.
• Within Group Non-Financial Risk, we believe in combining expertise with collaboration. We challenge constructively, support each other and continuously strive to improve the way risks are understood and managed across the organisation.
• Our values Open, Simple and Caring guide everything we do and help us create an inclusive environment where people can develop, contribute and succeed.

Technology is rapidly transforming the financial industry. As digitalization accelerates, cyber threats evolve and AI becomes increasingly embedded in business processes, effective risk management has never been more important. We are now looking for an experienced and inspiring leader to head our ICT Risk & AI unit within Group Non-Financial Risk in second line Group Risk.

In this strategically important role, you will lead a team of specialists responsible for providing independent oversight, challenge and expert advice across technology-related risk areas, including IT Risk, Information Security Risk, Data Risk and emerging AI-related risks. You will work closely with senior leaders across the Group, influencing strategic decisions, major transformation programmes and the development of the Bank's future risk management capabilities.

This is a unique opportunity for a leader who combines strong people leadership with deep expertise in technology and risk management, and who wants to make a real impact in one of the largest financial institutions in the Nordic region." Johan Hjelm, your future leader

We look forward to receiving your application by 10.09.2026. 

Location: Stockholm, Riga, Tallinn

Recruiting manager: Johan Hjelm

If you are employed in Estonia or Latvia please note that salary offered for this position will be individually agreed.

We may begin the selection during the application period, so we welcome your application as soon as possible.

We would like to let you know that a background check may be a part of the process for this role.

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Swedbank does not discriminate anybody based on gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual identity, ethnicity, religion or disability – everybody is welcome.

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