Olav Steindal
About Olav Steindal
Olav Steindal is a Business Controller at Etraveli Group, with a background in risk management and customer service from his time at Klarna. He holds a Siviløkonom degree in Economics and Management from Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge and has international experience from his studies at Sydney Business School.
Current Role at Etraveli Group
Olav Steindal has been serving as a Business Controller at Etraveli Group since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for financial oversight and strategic planning within the organization. His position is based in Uppsala County, Sweden, where he contributes to the company's financial health and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Klarna
Olav Steindal has extensive experience at Klarna, where he held multiple roles between 2018 and 2022. He started as a Collections Agent, then progressed to Customer Service Agent, NPA-coordinator, and Risk Controller. In these positions, he developed risk management controls, conducted risk assessments, and supported business continuity management, demonstrating his expertise in financial operations and risk mitigation.
Educational Background in Economics and Management
Olav Steindal studied at Høyskolen i Buskerud og Vestfold, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Economics and Management from 2013 to 2016. He furthered his education at Universitetet i Sørøst-Norge, achieving a Siviløkonom degree in Strategy and Competence Management from 2016 to 2018. Additionally, he studied International Economics at Sydney Business School, University of Wollongong, during an exchange program in 2017.
Skills in Risk Management and Business Continuity
Throughout his career, Olav Steindal has developed significant skills in risk management. At Klarna, he was involved in maintaining Business Continuity Management (BCM) and coached change owners in risk management through workshops and training sessions. His ability to conduct deep dives and risk assessments has contributed to effective risk mitigation strategies within the organization.