Ingka Group is a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system, operating IKEA Retail in 30 countries. Ingka Investments is the investment arm in Ingka Group.
We make investments through six investments portfolios, where Forestland Portfolio is one of them.

Forestland portfolio:
One of our largest indirect resources is wood. We love wood because it is beautiful, durable, renewable, and recyclable. As a large user of wood, we have a unique opportunity to make a difference. As a responsible forest owner, we are interested in methods that will allow us to preserve and even increase the quality of the forest over time.
From country to country, rules in forestry may vary, but our commitment to be a responsible forest manager stays the same. We own forest land in Europe (currently in Baltics and Romania) , New Zealand and the US and collaborate with local management who share our views on sustainability and forest management.

SIA Ingka Investment Management is now seeking to recruit a:
Operational Risk Management Leader

As Operational Risk Management Leader you will contributes to Ingka Investments growth by leading and facilitating business oriented and risk-based compliance approach in Forestland portfolio in Latvia (with a possibility to acquire the responsibility for Baltic region in the future).

More specifically, this means you will:

• Improve the Ingka Investments Forestry business by securing the compliance with IKEA Code of Conduct, Ingka policies, all applicable laws and regulations, a credible certification system and Terms of Engagement in Forestry Operations. 
• 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. 
• Provide recommendations and monitor implementation for the business development and compliance. 
• 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 Ingka growth. 
• Create an environment where the IKEA culture is a strong and living reality that embraces the diversity of co-workers and customers. 

WE EXPECT YOU TO HAVE

• University degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Science, Engineering or Forestry) or corresponding knowledge.
• 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). 
• Driving License.
• Covid- 19 valid interoperable certificate. Company operates in an epidemiologically safe environment.
  

WE OFFER

• Exciting and responsible work in an international environment.
• Remuneration gross EUR 2200 – EUR 3000 per month
• Excellent working conditions.
• Opportunities for professional development and growth.
• Health & accident insurance.
• Company’s car.
• Company's benefit program (life insurance, pension savings and other benefits in line with compensation and benefits policy).

APPLY NOW!
We look forward to receiving your application!

Please provide your application, written in English and consisting of a covering letter and CV. Please note that behavioral and cognitive assessments will be part of the recruitment process as well as a background check for the final candidate.

Additional information:
The position is a full-time position with a local contract, based in Latvia, Bukulti.

For questions please contact Janis Krumins, +371 29176890.

Please be aware that by applying to this vacancy Your personal data will be collected and processed on the possible need to conclude
the contract with you. We will mainly process your identification data and personal data You provided in e-mail, CV and cover letter.
Personal data will not be transferred to third parties. All data will be processed as defined in the General Data Protection
Regulation (EU) 2016/679

We thank all the applicants, but please note that the results will be communicated to the candidates who will be invited for interviews.