IT Risk & Compliance Leader| Operations Management

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic IT Risk & Compliance Leader to work in our Information Security and Data Privacy team at Operations Management. This position is full time and is located in Malmö, Sweden or Delft, The Netherlands. 

At IKEA, we aim to make healthy and sustainable choices affordable and accessible for all. To make that happen, we need people with imagination. People who know that everyone has a right to feel at home. People who share our vision of a better everyday life. Together we’ll innovate the future of life at home through data, technology, retail and home furnishing know-how. We need future architects, down-to-earth data scientists, unboxed engineers, cyber guardians, common sense makers and more! Are you one of them?

About you 

We do some amazing things at IKEA, therefore we need some amazing people – this position is not an exception! 

We are looking for a visionary, pragmatic and adaptable information security leader with hands-on experience in Digital risk management who is able to inspire and mobilize people towards clearly set objectives. You like to deal with ambiguity and want to contribute to build new capabilities. You are curious and able to build relationships in order to establish strong trust between the security community and its stakeholders. It is also necessary that you carry natural credibility and you have a proven track record of reaching stretch targets.

We expect you to: 

• Have a general knowledge about the GRC concept and how it can be applied in a Digital area. 

• Have a very good knowledge about methodologies and frameworks to manage Digital risks. 

• Hold relevant Digital risk management certifications - CRISC or similar. CISM, CISA or CISSP are big plus. 

• Have hands-on experience in designing and implementing technical and organizational controls to manage Digital risks. 

• Have hands-on experience in implementing technical and organizational capabilities to manage Digital risks and strengthen organizational resilience. 

• Have practical experience dealing with (IT) auditing activities; auditing experience is a plus! 

• Be a natural facilitator who is capable to enable risk-based decisions and nurture risk-aware culture. 

• Be consistent, attentive to details, fact-based and data-driven. 

• Be comfortable with agile methodologies and have an experience in a product oriented organisation. 

• Have good English language skills with the ability to cater to non-native audiences. 

• Have capabilities to break down complex information, organise it, and present it in a clear and engaging way. 

About the role 

In this role you will focus on managing IT risks across IKEA, making sure that these are identified, assessed and treated according to the agreed risk appetite. You will also lead programs to manage these risks and drive continuous improvement of our digital environment, making sure that it stays compliant with our internal information policies and external demands. 

More specifically, in this role you will: 

• Contribute to rolling-out Digital risk management approach, roadmaps and ways-of-working across IKEA. 

• Drive Digital risk management processes including facilitation of the risk assessment workshops and conducting reporting activities. 

• Support structured processes to ensure that Inter IKEA adheres to internal and external (regulatory) requirements in the Digital area. 

• Identify good examples to ensure commonalities and uniformities on how to manage Digital risks. 

• Support the implementation of technical and organisational measures and driving programs to manage Digital risks. 

• Help maintaining Digital steering documents, internal control system and frameworks. 

• Perform continuous verification activities to make sure that agreed controls stay effective and efficient. 

• Maintain an always available outlook on the Digital risk landscape and state of compliance of our Digital environment. 

• At any time, act as an ambassador of IKEA values and role model for fact-based business leadership. 

• Contribute to professional and long-term relationship with franchisees and other IKEA companies through IKEA way of doing business, based on co-operation, trust and transparency. 

This role sits in the Operations Management Information Security and Data Privacy team and reports to the IT Risk & Compliance manager. In this role you will work closely with Information Security and Data Privacy leaders across Inter IKEA Group, contributing to the Inter IKEA security and privacy approach to secure IKEA in a connected value chain. Travels, mainly to Sweden/Netherlands, will be required. 

The IKEA culture and values are very much a part of our business and day to day work life. For you to thrive and grow with IKEA it’s important for us that you share our values! You can read more regarding our values and life at IKEA at www.ikea.com

About us 

We do things a little different. We think, differently. Act, differently. And work differently as well. We like to break things. Like rules. And then make things. Like music-playing lamps. Even plantballs that help us look after our planet. It’s all part of our vision - to create a better everyday life for the many. 

We want to become an even more affordable, sustainable and accessible home furnishing retailer in an omni-channel reality. We bring business and data & technology together to improve how we work and meet customers, and enable us to focus on creating value. So we can continuously improve and scale IKEA, together with our partners and the many people. 

IKEA Operations Management builds up, delivers, serves and supports shared data and technology for the IKEA value chain. Together we build a digital foundation to enable our core business partners and franchisees to work more efficiently and create a rewarding customer experience in an omnichannel world. 

Another thing fuelling our success is our values-based culture. While we are unique individuals with endless differences, something we share is our commitment to lead by example, work together, find better ways and to get things done. We believe in life-long learning, where we all play a part in helping each other (and our business) grow. 

Additional Information

Questions & Support? Let’s connect! 

The closing date for this role is 22 November 2024.

If you have any questions about the role, please reach out to Roman Nesterov [email protected] - IT Risk and Compliance manager at Inter IKEA.

You might have some questions about the recruitment process, and we are more than happy to answer those! Feel free to connect with [email protected]

At IKEA, we are looking for people who believe everyone deserves a seat at the table. You’re welcome no matter where you come from, what you believe, and what you look like. We don’t even care how you have furnished your home. We’re interested in you simply because you’re you. Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. We believe that people’s different perspectives, backgrounds, and personalities make us better at understanding our customers dreams and needs. At IKEA, we’re all on the same project.

Please send your CV and don’t forget to attach a cover letter, telling us why you would be a good fit for this role. 

We look forward to receiving your application!