Operational Risk Management Leader

At IKEA we contribute to Ingka Investments growth by leading and facilitating business oriented and risk based compliance approach.

Job Qualifications:

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g. Forestry, Environmental Science or Engineering)
• 2 + years work experience in Forest sector
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Self-starter with a proven ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
• Fluent in both local language and English (written and spoken).
• Experience in risk management, compliance or internal audit positions.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Improve the Ingka Investments Forestry business by securing the compliance with IKEA Code of Conduct, all applicable laws and regulations, a credible certification system and Terms of Engagement in Forestry Operations.
• Develop and drive the annual compliance plan for Forest Portfolio, based on Ingka Investments and local priorities.
• Build and maintain a cross-functional network of business stakeholders that have responsibility for compliance related activities in Ingka Investments Forest Portfolio.
• Identify and evaluate potential risks with respect to the Ingka Investments goals fulfilment and act to mitigate identified risks.
• Promote awareness on steering documents through learning and communication.
• Identify gaps in working methods and make recommendations for change in order to continuously improve compliance.
• Create high trust relationships with managers, co-workers and others stakeholders and by that create environment where IKEA culture is a strong and living reality.
• Provide recommendations for the business to develop action plans and monitor their implementation in cases of non compliances.
• Ensure a safe work environment for co-workers and contractors.
• Work across functions within Ingka Group and in good collaboration with all businesses to support

At IKEA, taking care of our co-workers and their dependents is a top priority. That’s why we offer our eligible, regular co-workers (part-time and full-time) a full menu of benefits and perk options to ​help everyone maintain work and life balance, be well and plan for their future. Join our team and enjoy these benefits and so much more!

• Generous paid time off, holiday and sick time
• WiselyPay – get earned wages up to two days early
• Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
• KinderCare tuition discount
• Retirement and bonus plans
• Co-worker discount, meal deal, and referral bonus
• Pet insurance program
• Education assistance and learning programs
• Safety shoe reimbursement
• 24/7 telehealth visits
• Dental and vision plans
• Medical and Rx plans (must work min. 20 hrs/wk)
• A fun and inclusive work environment