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Senior Risk Officer in Regulatory Risk Testing

Would you like to be a significant contributor to the implementation and carrying out of an effective 1st LoD controls management framework in Danske Bank? And would you like to work closely with the business in testing their key controls to ensure robust business processes – and keep Danske Bank and its customers out of harm?

About us – central part in supporting the business

We are looking for a Risk Officer or Senior Risk Officer, who will contribute to delivering a robust testing framework within regulatory risk areas in Danske Bank.

The Business Controls and Product Management (BCPM) department is central 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.

About the role – Develop, implement and manage testing

Core Functions is home to an independent 1st Line of Defence (LoD) 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 work closely with colleagues within BCPM, at all levels, as well as key stakeholders from 1st, 2nd and 3rd LoD.

This role does not include a relocation allowance.

Depending on your experience and knowledge, we may offer you a different seniority for the role.

"Uniqueness is powerful - we welcome everyone in Danske Bank."

You will:

  • Develop, and implement comprehensive control testing for regulatory risks incl. test scripts for key controls, test frequency, etc
  • Analyse and interpret testing results to highlight areas of experience and improvement for regulatory risks across Business areas
  • Identify opportunities for test automation for key controls and work in partnership with the teams in Core Functions
  • Support escalation of test results and monitoring for Senior Management and Governing Risk Committees

About you:

  • Experienced finance risk professional, or perhaps you have been working with governance, regulatory or legal processes in the banking industry
  • Knowledge of financial products, processes or other relevant experience and know how to combine risk management principles with the needs of the business
  • Non-financial risk management experience with particular emphasis on regulatory risks
  • The ability to look beyond the numbers and identify the underlying risk drivers and trends
  • Intermediate knowledge of SAS to be able to identify and interpret issues in the control output
  • Proficient written communication skills to convey complex findings in a short and easily understandable manner
  • Advanced in spoken and written English, and preferably additional knowledge of either a Nordic language, Polish, or Lithuanian

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 2640 EUR to 3960 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.

If you would like to share your interest for managing risks and controls, then you should apply! You will be able to help us define our current and future role as trusted advisors towards the business as well as ensuring an environment that supports a high-risk culture in Danske Bank.

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Send your CV

If you are interested, please send your CV in English no later than 29.07.2025. Confidentiality guaranteed.

Your title in job contract will be Officer - Business Risk & Controls.

Please contact if you have any questions.
Louise Andersson
Phone number [email protected]