Samlink Compliance and Audit Readiness Lead

Who We Are

At Kyndryl, we run and reimagine the mission-critical technology systems that drive advantage for the world's leading businesses. We are at the heart of progress; with proven expertise and a continuous flow of AI-powered insight, enabling smarter decisions, faster innovation, and a lasting competitive edge. For our people-Kyndryls-that means doing purposeful work that powers human progress. Join us and experience a flexible, supportive environment where your well-being is prioritized and your potential can thrive.

The Role

Samlink is a Kyndryl company.

We are seeking an experienced Compliance and Audit Readiness Lead to oversee and strengthen Samlink's business control environment, audit readiness, and compliance management activities. This role is critical in ensuring continued adherence to regulatory, contractual, and internal governance requirements while supporting strategic integration initiatives between Kyndryl and Samlink.

The successful candidate will serve as a key liaison across business, operational, security, risk, compliance, and audit functions, driving continuous improvement in controls, audit preparedness, and compliance processes. Strong Finnish language skills are required due to stakeholder engagement and documentation requirements.

Role Responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating Samlink business controls and compliance activities.
• Driving audit readiness initiatives, including preparation for internal, external, customer, and regulatory audits.
• Managing and coordinating compliance programs, assessments, and remediation activities.
• Leading and overseeing MSAC-related governance, reporting, and compliance processes.
• Supporting Kyndryl-Samlink integration activities, ensuring alignment of controls, policies, and compliance requirements.
• Coordinating external security, compliance, and certification projects and activities.
• Partnering with business, security, risk, legal, and operational teams to ensure effective control implementation and monitoring.
• Tracking compliance obligations, audit findings, and corrective actions through to closure.
• Developing and maintain documentation, evidence repositories, procedures, and reporting materials.
• Providing guidance to stakeholders on compliance requirements, audit expectations, and control effectiveness.

In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Flexible Working Hours: Options for flexible schedules and remote work.
• Continuous Learning and Mentorship Programs: Opportunities for training and professional development.
• BeWell: Comprehensive wellbeing services (Employee Assistance Program) for employees and their families, providing a broad range of accessible programs, policies, and practices that support physical, mental, social, and financial well-being.
• Company Events: Team-building activities and social events.
• Company-Provided Mobile Phone: Mobile phones are provided for work and private use.
• ePassi: Digital solution for lunch, wellness, sports, culture, and commuting benefits.
• Bicycle Benefit

Please note that our offices are located in Espoo and Jyväskylä, and the candidate would need to be based in these areas.

Who You Are

You're good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important - you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused - someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you're open and borderless - naturally inclusive in how you work with others.

Required Skills and Expertise

• Proven experience in compliance, governance, risk management, audit readiness, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of business controls, regulatory compliance, and audit processes.
• Experience working with internal and external auditors and managing audit responses.
• Knowledge of information security and/or compliance frameworks such as SOC, or equivalent industry standards.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and project coordination abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Fluent Finnish and English language skills, both written and spoken.
• Master's degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within the financial services, banking, or highly regulated industries.
• Familiarity with Kyndryl, Samlink, or large-scale organizational integration programs.
• Experience leading security, compliance, or certification projects.

A security background check may be performed for those selected to Samlink positions, in accordance with the company recruitment guidelines and the Security Clearance Act.

Being You

The "Kyn" in Kyndryl means kinship, which represents the strong bonds we have with each other, our customers and our communities. We focus on ensuring all Kyndryls feel included and we welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. We believe in growth, and we're excited to see what you can bring. At Kyndryl, employee feedback has told us that our number one driver of employee engagement is belonging. That sense of belonging - being a valued, respected, trusted member of the team - is fundamental to our culture and fueling great experiences for our customers. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you the ability to thrive and contribute to our culture of empathy and shared success. That's The Kyndryl Way.

What You Can Expect

Your career with us isn't just a job-it's an adventure with purpose. We offer a dynamic, hybrid-friendly culture that supports your well-being and empowers you to grow. Our Be Well programs are thoughtfully designed to support your financial, mental, physical, and social health-because we know that when you feel your best, you do your best.

From your very first day, you'll dive into impactful work that powers the systems our customers rely on every day. You won't just contribute-you'll make a difference, tackling meaningful projects that sharpen your skills and fuel your growth.

We're here to champion your journey. With powerful tools to chart your career path, personalized development goals aligned with your ambitions, and continuous feedback to keep you inspired and on track, you'll have everything you need to thrive and evolve. You'll develop in-demand skills to grow your career and achieve your ambitions with access to cutting-edge learning opportunities-from certifications with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon to coaching and hands-on experiences. And through it all, you'll be part of a culture that values empathy, restless learning, and a devotion to shared success.

We want you to thrive here-and we're committed to helping you do just that. Ready to make an impact? Join us and help shape what's next.

Get Referred!

If you know someone that works at Kyndryl, when asked 'How Did You Hear About Us' during the application process, select 'Employee Referral' and enter your contact's Kyndryl email address.