Operationally Focused Management Leader at the Riksbank

Do you want to contribute to a secure and efficient payment infrastructure for the whole of Sweden? We are currently looking for an experienced and committed operationally focused management leader.

The Riksbank has the mission to ensure stability in the financial system and to ensure that payments can be made safely and efficiently. Payments and payment systems are central parts of Sweden's infrastructure, and the Riksbank's system handles approximately 550 billion Swedish kronor daily. To ensure that payments can be carried out securely and efficiently, the Riksbank owns and operates the central payment system (RIX), which banks and other actors can use to make payments.

WHAT YOU WILL DO WITH US

As a management leader in the RIX unit, you will have the opportunity to work and develop in a dynamic environment where critical payment infrastructure is the focus. The RIX unit is facing several interesting and exciting projects in the payment area and needs to strengthen its ability to lead management assignments, drive further development, and implement new services in management. The Riksbank offers a broad and developing role where you collaborate with the IT department, system suppliers, and our participants in RIX (banks and other financial institutions). You will have the opportunity to actively participate and contribute to our transformation journey together with knowledgeable and engaged colleagues and have excellent opportunities for professional development.

In your role as a management leader, you will lead the management and further development of the Riksbank's payment system, RIX, in close collaboration with internal colleagues and external suppliers.

Your responsibilities include, among other things:

• Designing the management plan and executing its goals within given frameworks.
• Planning, leading, driving, and following up on management work in the payment area together with other management leaders from IT.
• Coordinating the work of describing the business needs and requirements and verifying the business and participants' solutions for production.
• Following up on suppliers and approving deliveries to the business.
• Collaborating in projects with colleagues regarding timelines, resources, and dependencies.
• Leading specific management assignments in the area.
• Simultaneously with the operational assignment, working on the continuous development of our own methods and processes to constantly improve our mission.
• Participating in the incident organization, which also includes standby 24/7 according to schedule.
• Taking leadership within your areas of responsibility, but without personnel responsibility - that lies with the group manager.

YOUR TEAM

The Riksbank consists of eight departments, and the RIX unit belongs to the payments department. The RIX unit consists of about 35 employees and is divided into two teams. You will belong to the team for RIX further development and management, which consists of about 15 employees with various roles such as management leaders, system administrators, and system operators, led by a group manager.

MORE ABOUT YOU

You thrive in a role where you can take responsibility and solve problems, and you have good judgment and confidence in your leadership. In the role, you will have many points of contact, both internally and externally, and it is important that you can create engagement and a positive collaborative climate between different functions and professional roles. Your perseverance and ability to work long-term and structured with a focus on goals and results are important success factors.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requirements:

• University or college education in economics, computer science, or related fields, or work experience that we consider equivalent.
• Several years of practical experience in management from a business perspective and functional requirements.
• Experience in the role of the business's client towards IT suppliers, both internally and externally.
• Several years of practical experience in requirements specification, development, and management in these areas.
• Good knowledge of Swedish and English, both spoken and written.

We place great importance on your personal qualities and are looking for someone who is:

• Used to taking a leadership role to drive and coordinate and has an easy time building trust and collaborating.
• A skilled communicator with the ability to lead and create team spirit.
• Analytical, results- and solution-oriented, and responsible.

Merits:

• Previous experience from operations in banking and finance, government, or critical infrastructure.
• Education or certifications in management or project management.
• Experience in governance and follow-up of suppliers.
• Experience in methods such as pm3, pejl, and agile working methods.
• Knowledge in the payment area.

WORKING AT THE RIKSBANK

The Riksbank is an authority under the parliament that ensures that money retains its value over time and that payments can be made safely and efficiently. We also issue Sweden's banknotes and coins. We work on behalf of the citizens for a strong and secure economy. Here you will face challenges and development every day in a dynamic environment. Read more about what it is like to work at the Riksbank here.

WELCOME WITH YOUR APPLICATION

If you want to work with exciting tasks in a stimulating work environment and contribute to a central function for Sweden's economy and society, we look forward to your application! Apply by January 30, 2025, with your CV, cover letter, and relevant certificates/transcripts. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis. Please feel free to submit your application today.

Start date: By agreement

Employment type: Permanent employment, a probationary period may apply

Location: Headquarters Klarabergsgatan, centrally in Stockholm

Working hours: Trust-based working hours

Possibility to work remotely: 1 or 2 days a week

Benefits: Generous vacation conditions, salary exchange for pension, subsidized lunch and massage, wellness allowance, access to a gym, and instructor-led training sessions.

The position may be placed in a security class, and a security review including a background check, security interview, and special personal investigation will be conducted for the final candidate. For certain positions, Swedish citizenship is required. We conduct background checks for education on the final candidate.

CONTACT

In this recruitment, the Riksbank collaborates with IDG Recruitment. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact recruitment consultant Oscar Nordström.