Risk & Business Continuity Management Specialist at Veikkaus Oy

Helsinki, Southern Finland, Finland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Risk Management, Business Continuity Management, Cybersecurity Risk, Risk Framework Development, Data Driven Risk Management, Scenario Based Risk Quantification, Third Party Risk Management, Operational Resilience, BCP Development, Risk Culture Advocacy, Business Impact Analysis, Risk Assessment Methodology, Technology Risk, Strategic Prioritization, Stakeholder Communication, Risk Awareness Training

Industry

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

Description

Veikkaus is a gaming company for everyone, striving to be better in every aspect. Our passion is to drive better gaming so that our customers can enjoy every moment. Caring, teamwork, and courage are the values that guide everything we do. Responsibility is a core of our operations. Our goal is to be a respected and successful international money gaming group that continuously improves while always putting both customers and employees first. For a better game — and working life. Risk & Business Continuity Management Specialist Are you a proactive risk professional who thrives on building resilience? Do you understand that managing risks isn’t just about avoiding threats, but about ensuring an organization can keep moving forward no matter what happens? We are looking for a Risk & Business Continuity Management Specialist to join our Information security and risk management team. In this role, you will be a key player in safeguarding our operations, reputation, and future growth by integrating risk management and continuity planning into our DNA. The position is permanent and full-time. As our specialist, you won’t just be identifying risks on a spreadsheet. You will be hands-on in developing frameworks and principal risks that ensure our business remains resilient in an ever-changing global landscape. Your work will bridge the gap between strategic foresight and operational readiness. Key responsibilities: Risk Framework Development: Implement and maintain the technology and cybersecurity risk management framework, ensuring consistent identification, assessment, and mitigation across Tech- department. Data driven risk management: Develop and evolve risk assessment methodology toward data-driven and scenario-based risk quantification 3rd party risk management: Assess and manage technology and cybersecurity risks related to critical suppliers and partners, ensuring requirements are integrated into vendor lifecycle processes. Operational resilience: Drive evolution of BCP toward an integrated operational resilience framework, defining impact tolerances, critical service recovery objectives, and resilience testing practices across technology and key third parties. Emerging risks: Identify emerging risks that could impact digital services, licensing, or customer trust. Strategic prioritization: Translate risk insights into prioritized actions and roadmap input, ensuring that cyber and technology investments are aligned with the most material business risks. Business Continuity Planning (BCP): Lead the development and updating of Business Continuity Plans. You will ensure that critical business technology functions can be maintained or restored quickly after a disruption. Risk Culture: Act as an internal consultant and advocate, training staff and management on risk awareness and BCM best practices in Tech-department. Impact Assessments: Conduct Business Impact Analyses (BIA) to determine critical processes and resource requirements. What we are looking for: Experience: 5+ years of experience in Risk Management, Business Continuity, or a related field (e.g., Internal Audit or Security). Education: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Risk Management, Cyber Security, Engineering, or a relevant technical field. Mindset: A "resilience-first" thinker who is analytical yet practical. You can see the big picture without losing sight of the details and you understand that the needs of the business come first. You see continuity as a business enabler. Communication: Excellent English skills (both written and verbal). You have the ability to translate complex risks into clear, actionable advice for stakeholders at all levels. Certification (Plus): Certifications like CRM (Certified Risk Manager), CBCP (Certified Business Continuity Professional), CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control) or ISO 22301/31000 knowledge are considered a strong advantage. We offer: A workplace where the game evolves – and so do you. You’ll face meaningful challenges and gain new skills while contributing to shared success – in Finland and beyond. We value curiosity and create the space for it to thrive. Inspiring and supportive teammates you can rely on. The best ideas and world-class entertainment are built together – and Veikkaus thrives because of its people. Balanced and inspiring work life. At Veikkaus, we believe a good job adds something to life – but isn’t all there is to it. The opportunity to shape the resilience strategy of a forward-thinking organization. We offer a collaborative environment where your expertise directly impacts our ability to navigate uncertainty and succeed. Excellent employee benefits. You can read more about us and our benefits from here. It is important to us that everyone can come to work as their authentic selves. We value diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives, and believe that success comes from working in diverse teams. We encourage individuals from various backgrounds to apply for our jobs. The position is located at Veikkaus’ headquarters in Pohjois-Haaga, Helsinki. We work flexibly in a hybrid model with three on-site days per week. Please note that the job requires a valid residence permit from all non-EU citizens. Interested? Awesome! Please send your application with CV and salary request no later than 15.3.2026. We are excited to hear from you! For any inquiries about the position don't hesitate to contact Mikko Kujala, Information Security & Risk Management Lead by phone (+358943702673) on 5.3.2026 between 10:00 – 11:30 or by email (mikko.kujala@veikkaus.fi) The selected candidate will be required to undergo a drug test and a standard background check in accordance with the Security Clearance Act (726/2014). Veikkaus on jokaisen suomalaisten oma peliyhtiö, joka kehittää vastuullista ja viihdyttävää rahapelaamista. Tarjoamme merkityksellisiä tehtäviä, kasvun mahdollisuuksia ja työyhteisön, jossa välittäminen, yhdessä tekeminen ja rohkeus näkyvät arjessa. Haluamme, että jokainen voi kehittyä, onnistua ja olla oma itsensä – samalla kun rakennamme menestystä yhdessä. Paremman pelin puolesta – ja työelämän.

Responsibilities

The specialist will be responsible for implementing and maintaining the technology and cybersecurity risk management framework, evolving risk assessment toward data-driven quantification, and managing third-party technology risks. Key duties also involve driving operational resilience, leading Business Continuity Planning, conducting Business Impact Analyses, and advocating for risk culture within the technology department.