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Data Analyst for Financial Crime Intelligence Team

Are you passionate about using data to uncover hidden threats and make a real-world impact? Do you want to play a key role in protecting a major financial institution from illicit activities? Are you looking for a role where your innovative mindset and analytical skills can genuinely shape the future of financial crime prevention?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Data Analyst to join our Financial Crime Intelligence and Thematic Reviews team. This team is part of the Suspicious Activity Reporting Office (SARO) within Group Compliance. Our core mission is to conduct intelligence-led investigations, provide strategic insights, and identify current and emerging financial crime threats to the bank.

In this role, you will be at the forefront of our analytical capabilities. You will work with large, complex datasets from various sources to produce intelligence that directly informs our strategy. You’ll be responsible for collating and analysing data to identify patterns and trends, alongside our Analytics team and Intelligence Officers, in order to provide insight needed for analysis, development of new analytical methodologies, and information sharing with authorities and key internal stakeholders.

The work is dynamic, important, and offers a significant opportunity for professional growth and contribution.

* Depending on your experience, we could offer a different seniority level.

"Be yourself. We like it that way."

You will:

  • Perform quantitative analysis of data to support ongoing Operational and Thematic investigations and Deep Dives
  • In collaboration with the Analytics team, develop and implement new analytical methodologies to enhance the detection and prevention of financial crime.
  • Clearly document findings and comprehensively utilise them in reporting and investigations
  • Participate in group-wide projects, ensuring the collation of data, analysis, information, managing stakeholders, sharing information, and providing management reporting
  • Conduct intelligence gathering through the monitoring of internal and external sources, such as public-private partnership forums; analyse the results to identify emerging financial crime threats and participate in analysis to further enhance the bank’s financial crime detection capabilities
  • Participate in and support strategic data-driven analysis of themes and trends as required

About you:

We believe that aspiration and a passion for learning are more important than the number of years of experience. We are looking for a candidate with an innovative mindset who is highly motivated to learn from senior colleagues and is flexible enough to navigate a fast-moving environment with multiple priorities.

  • Hands-on experience in SQL and ETL processes are essential for success in this role
  • Demonstrated capability in using VBA in Excel to enhance data processing, automate tasks, and deliver more insightful analysis.
  • A strong desire to develop your skills in analysing large datasets to identify suspicious patterns and trends
  • An understanding of key AML/CFT laws and regulations, both in the Nordics and globally, as well as a good knowledge of financial crime risk typologies
  • An organised and professional work style with the ability to manage multiple high-priority tasks efficiently and work independently
  • Advanced written and spoken English is a requirement
  • Experience with Python and data visualisation tools (such as Tableau, Power BI, or QlikView) is considered an advantage but is not mandatory

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 2000 EUR to 3000 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes:
    • Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
    • Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
    • Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
    • Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
    • Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.

Additional days of vacation

Canteen services and free fruits

Health insurance

Third pillar pension fund

See all the benefits HERE.

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If you are eager to develop your skills and contribute to a dynamic team, this role could be a perfect fit for you. Please send your CV in English no later than 22.07.2025. Confidentiality guaranteed. We will be reviewing candidates on an ongoing basis.

Your title in job contract will be Analyst - AML.

Please contact if you have any questions.
Anna Kauppinen
Phone number [email protected]

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