Director Compliance & Operational Risk Management

About the job

At Vattenfall, we don’t just “do energy”, we exist to help our customers power their lives in ever climate smarter ways. If you are looking for interesting challenges and the opportunity to be part of this change, then join our diverse and talented team and make a difference.

Our Business Area (BA) Markets is looking for the right person to fill the position as

Director Compliance & Operational Risk Management

for our offices in Hamburg, Amsterdam, Stockholm.

About the Compliance & Operational Risk Function

The independent Compliance & Operational Risk function within BA Markets plays a key role in supporting and challenging the business. By promoting a strong compliance culture and effective operational risk management, we help reduce risks and ensure that BA Markets operates with integrity.

Our work includes identifying, assessing, advising, controlling, monitoring, and reporting on compliance and operational risks. The scope of our responsibilities spans trading compliance, know-your-counterparty procedures, responsible sourcing, and the overall efficient management of operational risks across our operations.

Your key responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Head of BA Markets and the Vattenfall Risk Committee
• Leading a team of 9 employees located in Sweden, Hamburg and Amsterdam
• Leading the implementation and regular review of frameworks and management systems
• Driving and conducting risk assessments in complex areas, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, mitigated, and monitored
• Leading and supporting the handling of operational incidents, including root cause analysis and follow-up on improvement actions
• Building strong relationships across the business to foster a culture of Compliance & Operational Risk management
• Collaborating closely with compliance and risk functions across Vattenfall, as well as with relevant authorities and industry associations.

Your profile

Your profile:

• Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, or equivalent
• More than 10 years of experience in relevant roles, ideally within the trading business
• In-depth knowledge of regulations and laws related to compliance requirements in trading environments
• Strong understanding of compliance and risk management frameworks, as well as industry best practices
• Proven leadership experience
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex topics clearly and confidently
• Proven experience in stakeholder management at senior levels
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Additional information

We welcome your application in English, no later than 15th of May 2025.

At Vattenfall we are convinced that diversity contributes to build a more profitable and attractive company and we strive to be good role model regarding diversity. Vattenfall works actively for all employees to have the same opportunities and rights regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, transgender identity or expression, religion or other belief, disability or sexual orientation.

The security of Vattenfall and its employees is essential. For that reason, a pre-employment screening will be part of your recruitment process. The screening is based on the role you will fulfill within Vattenfall. The screening will be performed by a third party, called Validata. In addition, a certificate of good conduct (i.e. criminal record certificate) is required for certain positions.

Since Vattenfall is a part of the Swedish critical infrastructure, many of our services are security classed. If this position is security classed the final candidates might be subjected to a security vetting process, according to the Swedish legislation.

We look forward to receiving your application!

About the company

Vattenfall is a European energy company with approximately 21,000 employees. For more than 100 years we have electrified industries, supplied energy to people’s homes and modernized our way of living through innovation and cooperation. We are looking for talented individuals who, in addition to their passion for their own role, also have strong team spirit and want to contribute to supporting a meaningful corporate mission.

Business Area (BA) Markets’ role in Vattenfall is to maximize the value of the overall portfolio by optimizing and dispatching, hedging, and sourcing for Vattenfall's sales and generation volumes. We serve as Vattenfall’s single access to energy commodity markets and trade electricity, emissions, fuels, freight, and renewable certificates. We employ around 500 professionals who are active across Europe with offices in Sweden, Germany, The Netherlands, and the United Kingdom.

We have a culture of care and growth. You will collaborate with inspiring people around you, on complex and interesting topics. Together, we drive the energy transition.

“You can create your own path at Vattenfall. There is always the opportunity to do new things and to quickly get a lot of responsibility if you want it.”
Willeke Kloosterman, Director Project Excellence

Our promise to you

Our principles power up a wholesome and inspiring working environment for you.

A job where you can make things happen. Take an active part in the bigger picture while working and living in climate smarter ways.