Q&A: From Big 4 Audit to Senior Risk Roles in Global Banks (Big 4 → US Banks → Nordic Bank)

Background

  • Over 10 years in banking and financial services risk, controls, and regulatory compliance
  • Experience across Big 4 consulting, US G-SIB banks, and a major bank in the Nordics
  • Worked in Capital, Liquidity, Asset Finance, and Enterprise Risk functions
  • Led regulatory exams, risk assessments, RCSAs, and control transformations
  • Strong experience with FRB regulations, Basel frameworks, COSO, SOX, and GRC tools
  • Currently based in Europe with experience across US and EU regulatory environments

 

What I’m Happy to Answer Questions On:

  • Breaking into risk, regulatory, or business/ IT process controls roles from consulting or banking
  • Differences between Big 4, US banks, and European banks
  • Audit v/s Regulatory Compliance v/s Business Controls careers
  • Career progression in non-front-office banking roles
  • How to stand out in internal mobility or external lateral hiring
  • Using automation, data, and AI in risk and compliance roles
  • Work-life balance, corporate culture, compensation ranges, and long-term career prospects

Where are you currently in your career?

Student / recent graduate
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Big 4 audit or consulting
50% (1 vote)
Early-career banking (0–3 years)
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Mid-career banking (4–8 years)
50% (1 vote)
Considering a career pivot
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Total votes: 2
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