In a recent conversation with Mårten Myrin, we asked him five quick questions about his works with regulatory requirements and reporting, as well as ESG matters, here at Euroclear Sweden.
Five quick questions with Mårten Myrin, our Regulatory Relations and ESG Officer
What do you do at work?
I have a degree in business administration with a focus on finance. At Euroclear, I mainly work with regulatory requirements and reporting, which means I have a lot of contact with the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority and the Riksbank. I also work with ESG matters, which can be summed up as trying to make the world a little greener and better, while making sure we meet our sustainability requirements. In addition, I organise charity activities, which I think is important, so employees feel that we are making a difference. I also believe it gives us extra energy and motivation in our day-to-day work.
What is the best thing about Euroclear Sweden?
The freedom. I can plan my working day the way I want. It is almost like being the captain of a sailing boat, just without the risk of seasickness. My colleagues are also lovely, and the working environment is great, so it is hard not to enjoy being here. I also like having two roles. It means I get in touch with the whole organisation and gain a broad insight into the company.
What are you most proud of?
I am very proud of the charity events we organise. When we succeed in doing good together, it genuinely feels meaningful. I am also proud of the relationship we have built with the supervisory authorities. It was quite strict when I first started working in that area, but it has developed in a very positive direction. Especially the fact that they now call to discuss and deepen their knowledge. What I am probably most proud of is the work we did to obtain the CSDR licence. I think the department I worked in at the time really made a difference. Another period I really enjoyed was in 2015, during the earlier project to replace the VPC system. There are many similarities with the Nordic Transformation programme, so it is great to be on that journey again.
What are you less proud of?
I am quite good at slipping on the keyboard and accidentally sending embarrassing emails, and I am also very good at pocket-dialling people from my work phone. As a precaution, I have saved all external contacts with an Ö before their name. I have put my manager and closest colleagues at the top of the list instead, but that will stay our little secret.
When I look back at when I started at Euroclear in 2007, I think about some of the mistakes you make early in your career. On the other hand, they have created unforgettable memories with colleagues, and those are the experiences I have learned the most from.
What can you bring to Euroclear?
I hope to continue contributing with my experience, both from Euroclear and from previous roles. One of my strengths is my deep knowledge of Euroclear, combined with strong experience from earlier projects and cases. In a way, everything comes back, just with a slightly different twist. Of course, after 20 years and as you get older, you might worry about becoming outdated. But I still have a lot of energy and a positive mindset, and I always look forward to taking on new challenges. As the saying goes, it is the old sailing boats that are the finest.
