Senior Risk Officer in Control Testing

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Would you like to embark on a journey as a trusted partner towards the business, ensuring an environment that supports an inclusive risk culture? This role might be suitable for you!

We are looking for a Senior Risk Officer with varying levels of experience, who will contribute to delivering a comprehensive testing framework within Operational and Data Risk. It is a valuable opportunity to become a part of a dynamic team and support the further development of the Controls Management unit.

The Business Controls and Product Management (BCPM) department serves as a central component in supporting the Business in reaching its strategic goals with reporting lines to the heads of the three business units: Large Corporates & Institutions, Business Customers, and Personal Customers.

Controls Management is a specialised 1st Line of Defence control testing unit within BCPM, separate from the control ownership and operation in the business units, with the aim to ensure that controls are designed and operated effectively.

You will:

You will join team members located globally, in Denmark, Lithuania, and Poland. Your focus will be on operational and data risk areas, ensuring effective control management within the 1st Line of Defence. Among your key responsibilities, you can expect:

Be taking responsibility for comprehensive control testing for Operational or Data risks, including test scripts for key controls, determining appropriate test frequency, governing documents, and methodology
Analyse and interpret test results, as well as assess control ratings following testing, to highlight areas of effective practices and needed improvements across business areas to increase both design and operational effectiveness
Identify key controls from inputs by regulators, Business Units, and Risk partners
Collaborate with Testing teams, Risk Partner teams, and other units, for control uplift and gap assessments and to identify opportunities for test automation for key controls
Support escalation of test results and monitoring for Senior Management and Governing Risk Committees

About you:

Doing this through effective communication, showcasing collaboration skills, and professional conduct will help you gain trust and recognition quickly:

7+ years of experience in non-financial risk management, particularly in operational risks and regulatory risks, with an understanding of risk and control management practices
Knowledge of Investment Products, Trade Markets, or regulatory frameworks such as EMIR, Dodd-Frank, and MiFID II
Ability to identify underlying risk drivers and trends, coupled with process and control improvement opportunities
Are experienced in establishing relationships with stakeholders and peers
Have the ability to communicate effectively while also showcasing collaboration skills and professional conduct
Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English
Higher education and knowledge of any Nordic language are considered as beneficial

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 3360 EUR to 5040 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.