Kristian Nihtilä

Kristian Nihtilä has a diverse work experience in the financial industry. Kristian is currently working as a Risk & Compliance Lead at OP Financial Group, where they are responsible for leading the operational team of risk managers and ensuring internal control, risk management, and regulatory compliance. Prior to this, they were a Senior Policy Advisor at the Finnish Financial Supervisory Authority, where they supervised fund management companies and investment service providers. Kristian also served on committees related to investment management and economic analysis. Before that, they worked at Mandatum Life Insurance as a Senior Portfolio Manager, overseeing high yield and convertible bond investment strategies. Kristian also has experience as a Portfolio Manager at Pohjola Asset Management, focusing on fixed income investments, and as a Derivatives Advisor at Nasdaq, where they provided education and marketing services for equity derivatives. Kristian began their career as a Marketing Controller at Felix Abba and as a Researcher at Åbo Akademi, where they conducted research in finance and accounting and taught students in various financial subjects.

Kristian Nihtilä obtained a Master of Science in Economics from Åbo Akademi University, where they studied from 1990 to 1995. Kristian also holds a certification in Elements of AI from the University of Helsinki and Reaktor, although the specific date of completion is not provided.