In connection with the further development of the risk management function, we are looking for you who are a committed and professionally skilled risk manager, and who want to participate in the department's work with financial risk management primarily aimed at credit risk in the loan portfolios. The bank's vision is "creating together", where cooperation, well-being and development are highly valued. We know that it is people who create good results, and every single employee is important for the bank's development and achievement of results.

The Risk Management and Compliance department consists of 16 employees organized in the Risk Management and Compliance departments. The position is part of the risk management department's financial risk management team.

SpareBank 1 Østlandet has a significant lending portfolio to companies and private individuals, and is permitted to use internal measurement models and models (IRB) in the work of granting loans and following up ongoing commitments. The position is newly established, and as a risk manager you will follow the lending business and do analysis, control and challenge from a position independent of the business divisions.

The position has an office location in the bank's premises right by the station in Hamar and reports to the head of financial risk management. For the right person, office location Oslo or Lena can be considered.

Duties

• Conduct credit checks and analysis aimed at the lending portfolios and lending activities in the business divisions.
  
• Monitor and analyze credit related risks.
  
• Prepare and present reports and analysis to management and the Board of Directors.
  
• Assist in the preparation of reporting to regulatory authorities.
  
• Collaborate with and challenge the business divisions to ensure good management of the lending business.
  
• Participate in projects and initiatives within financial risk management.

Qualifications

• We believe you will be most successful in the position if you have a master's degree, preferably in economics, finance or similar. It is a plus if you have experience with the tools we use (Excel, Python, SQL skills and Power BI or similar).
  
• We believe you have 2 - 4 years of experience from a similar position, or as an experienced credit employee from working with corporate customers.

Personal qualities

• We are looking for you who have an analytical and structured mind.
  
• You work well independently, but also in collaboration with others.
  
• You communicate well both in writing and orally, and are able to convey knowledge in an adapted and educational way.
  
• You are able to work in a structured way, but can turn around if something is urgent.
  
• You have a commitment to the profession and are able to translate insight into value for the bank.
• You take initiative, are self-driven and deliver on time.
  
• You contribute to creating a good working environment and thrive in a busy workday.

We offer

• Exciting and challenging tasks within a key growth area.
• Good opportunities for professional and personal development.
  
• Good working environment with high standards and competent colleagues.
  
• Good personnel schemes and competitive conditions.
  
• Favorable savings scheme that gives employees ownership shares in the bank.