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We are now looking for
a
Risk
Analyst, Counterparty Risk
Management
to join our team
in a
fixed-term position
un
til
end
of
2027.
The position
is located in
Tampere, Helsinki or Lappeenranta, Finland.
Greetings from your future colleagues
“Welcome to Counterparty Risk Management team of professionals in Compliance and Risk Management. As a Risk Analyst you will have the opportunity to support UPM’s Business Areas as well as Functions by identifying,
analysing
, and assessing compliance risks, such as corruption and sanctions risks, brought by our business partners. You will get a unique
vantage point
across the whole global UPM organization while working with various internal stakeholders.
Come and join a great team!”
–
Counterparty Risk Management team
What you
will do
You will act as a risk analyst and be part of the Counterparty Risk Management team. The team will strive to ensure that all business units are following the overall requirements and provide oversight in the reduction of compliance risks associated with UPM´s counterparties: customers, vendors and other business partners. The team will also support business units in performing required compliance risk management due diligence and monitoring tasks. The team will further ensure that scalable and industry best practices-based counterparty risk framework and tools are continuously improved to drive consistency in assessing, managing, reporting, and communicating risks across the company.
Your main tasks are:
Acting as a first point of contact in counterparty risk screening matters including conducting enhanced due diligence screenings
Refining data for regular reporting purposes
Participating in the development of the screening process and acting as multiplier for promoting increased awareness in the compliance area towards functions and businesses
Maintaining appropriate counterparty risk categorization and mitigation frameworks
Being responsible for coordination with various project teams to ensure impacts on counterparty risk are clearly understood
Ensuring that the processes and toolset in counterparty risk management are operatively running as planned
Identifying and communicating risk issues, concepts and mitigations/solutions effectively
Delivering
Geopolitical
risk
analysis
Participat
ing
projects
assignments
in
Legal
Maintaining strong collaborative relationships with other critical stakeholders
Who
you
are
You have excellent knowledge of trade compliance and UPM businesses
You have a degree in Law
You are fluent both in Finnish and English, other languages are seen as an asset
This
is
what
we
offer
to
you
A
meaningful
job
:
We
have
an
inspiring
purpose
"
We
renew
the
everyday
for a
future
beyond
fossils
”
.
Our
work
is
impactful
and
transformative
.
A
caring
community
:
Our
community
is
built
on
great
team
spirit
and
shared
commitment
.
We
care
about
each
other
and
the
well-being
of
our
colleagues
.
We
support
the
work
-life
balance
of
all
our
employees
.
Development
oppor
tunities
:
We
offer
you
great
opportunities
to
learn
and
grow
throughout
your
career
.
We
are
an
international
, multi-business
organization
offering
plenty
of
avenues
for personal
growth
.
Responsible
employer
:
Sustainability
is at
the
core
of
everything
we
do
.
We
are
committed
to
ambitious
, science-
based
sustainability
targets
in
all
areas
, from
climate
change
mitigation
to
enhancing
biodiversity
.
We
foster
diversity
and
inclusivity
,
offering
a
work
environment
in
which
everyone
can
be
themselves
.
Learn
about
our
Rewarding
and
our
Ways
of
working
.
Additional
information
This position offers a hybrid working model, combining remote work from home with regular on-site collaboration.
You will report to the Manager of the Counterparty Risk Management team and play
an important role
in the execution and development of the risk management framework in UPM. You will be responsible for monitoring,
assessing
and evaluating the counterparty risks at UPM.
For further information about the role, please contact
Riku
Kärri
, Senior Manager, Counterparty Risk Management, at
email
[email protected] or tel. +358405158517.
How to apply
To apply, please
submit
your CV and cover letter by
September
6
,
2026
. Please note that we accept only applications
submitted
through our online application system.
We begin reviewing applications as they are received, and you may be contacted before the application deadline.
For
support
with
submitting
your
application
,
please
contact
the
HR Service Center
through
the
UPM Service
Portal
[
LINK
]
or
tel. +358204146600.
Learn more about how to apply from
our Careers page
.
Country-specific information
A security background check may be performed for those selected to UPM positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act 726/2014.
UPM
is a material solutions company, renewing products and entire value chains with an extensive portfolio of renewable fibres, advanced materials, decarbonization solutions, and communication papers. Our performance in sustainability has been recognized by third parties, including
EcoVadis
and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices. We operate globally and employ approximately 15,100 people worldwide, with annual sales of approximately €9.7 billion. Our shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki Ltd.
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