Risk Officer - Principal

Job Description Risk Officer - Principal

This is Worldline

Worldline helps businesses of all shapes and sizes to accelerate their growth journey - quickly, simply, and securely. We are the innovators at the heart of the payments technology industry, shaping how the world pays and gets paid. Our technology powers the growth of millions of businesses across 5 continents. And just as we help our customers accelerate their business, we are committed to helping our people accelerate their careers. Together, we shape the evolution.

The opportunity
Responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks arising from third-party relationships to ensure the institution’s regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and security in a payments environment.

Day-to-day responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain third-party risk management (TPRM) framework aligned with PSD2/PI license requirements.
• Conduct due diligence, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring of all third-party vendors and service providers.
• Perform risk scoring, contract risk reviews, and exit/transition planning for changes in vendors.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes for third parties; ensure appropriate approvals and documentation.
• Track and report risk metrics, KRI/KPI dashboards, and escalate critical issues to senior management.
• Oversee vendor risk controls, including information security, data privacy, business continuity, incident response, and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with Compliance, Information Security, Legal, and Procurement to address risk findings and remediation plans.
• Conduct periodic audits, reviews, and scenario testing of TPRM controls.
• Stay updated on regulatory changes and industry best practices; influence policy updates.

Who are we looking for
We look for big thinkers. People who can drive positive change, step up and show what’s next – people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. In practice this means:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Risk Management, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field
• Minimum two years of experience in third party risk mgmt. or operational risk
• Basic DORA knowledge
• Knowledgeable in data protection and security linked to regulations in banking/finance
• Hands-on experience in lifecycle management of ICT risks, information classification and risk assessments of suppliers
• Experience from due-diligence & monitoring positions including collaboration with and claiming information/actions from internal/external stakeholders incl. drafting reports and presenting for local executives/committies
• Experience with risk management platforms like OneTrust or similar tools
• Personal traits: hands-on, initiative and self governing with a high sense of service, analytical, structured and communicative
• Excellent stakeholder management and collaboration skills
• Professional Swedish and English both oral and written

Perks & Benefits

• Health contribution
• Health check – Every 2:nd year
• Pension: BTP1 & BTP2
• Private Health Care Insurance (Euro Accident)
• Parental pay and 12 months pension during parental leave
• Opportunity to hybrid working according to company standard
• Benefit portal with many great offers, plus more

Shape the evolution
We are on an exciting journey towards the next frontiers of payments technology, and we look for big thinkers, people with passion, can-do attitude and a hunger to learn and grow. Here you'll work with ambitious colleagues from around the world, take on unique challenges as a team, and make a real impact on the society. With an empowering culture, strong technology and extensive training opportunities, we help you accelerate your career - wherever you decide to go. Join our global team of 18,000 innovators and shape a tomorrow that is yours to own.

Learn more about life at Worldline at jobs.worldline.com

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or any applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Request ID:
304483

Posting Start Date:
9/7/26

Job Area:
Business Enablement

Work Site:
Hybrid

Contract Type:
Permanent

Brand:
Worldline

Job Location:
Sweden - Stockholm