Team leader for Decision Modeling (Maternity Cover)

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Would you like to guide a team of Data Scientists in developing automated credit decision flows?

This unique role combines HR management and Product Owner responsibilities, requiring strong leadership, project management skills, and a solid understanding of data analysis. Some of your responsibilities will be to ensure high-quality deliveries such as increasing automation, reducing credit risk and adhering to compliance requirements.

You will be one of the managers in Decision Modeling team consisting of 50+ employees working from our offices in Copenhagen and Vilnius. We are a team with a flat structure and an informal atmosphere. We work in a dynamic environment with many stakeholders. Our focal point is to ensure high customer satisfaction in everything we do. Some of the key aspects that will take us there are automated decisions in the customer journeys by creating standardised processes and minimizing resources spent.

Our team is characterized by high levels of collaboration, owning the tasks as a team, but we rely on you as an individual giving your best shot at the solution. For us to grow, we need to have a good and professional team atmosphere which requires high integrity, good team spirit and a positive mindset.

The workplace is located in Vilnius, Lithuania.

This role offers flexibility with a hybrid working model, where you can work up to 2 days per week from home.

This will be a maternity cover for a minimum of one and a half years.

*Interviews will start in January.

You will:

Develop and implement project plans, ensuring milestones are met and projects progress smoothly to reach desired outcomes
Collaborate effectively with various stakeholders across the organisation to ensure alignment on future deliveries, organisational priorities, and performance expectations
Monitor and ensure adherence to governance frameworks while overseeing the performance and optimisation of credit decision flows
Provide guidance and leadership to employees, promoting their professional growth and development through constructive feedback, mentorship, clear goal setting and development plans
Oversee recruitment process to attract, select and retain skilled professionals
Take ownership of product-related initiatives, defining and prioritising product goals and backlogs to deliver value to the organisation
Act as a bridge between business and technical teams, ensuring clear communication of requirements and objectives
Champion organisational culture and values, promoting employee engagement and cultivating a collaborative work environment

About you:

At least 2 years of relevant experience in team leadership and product management, preferably within data science, analytics, or related domains
Ability to manage and collaborate with stakeholders across different functions, effectively communicating technical results and concepts in a non-technical, concise, and relatable manner
Strong analytical knowledge, including a solid understanding of statistical methods and data analysis techniques
Familiarity with data science tools, frameworks, and techniques to support team members effectively and understand their challenges
Demonstrated experience as an HR manager, including overseeing recruitment processes, driving performance management, and enhancing employee development and engagement within teams
A track record of driving effective product initiatives, setting priorities, and delivering value to the organisation through effective product ownership
Highly organised and detail-oriented, with the ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in time-sensitive situations
A deep understanding of Agile frameworks, especially scrum, familiar with development lifecycle and technologies
Upper-Intermediate English, both spoken and written with solid communication skills
A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another relevant field (would be highly beneficial)

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 4720 EUR to 7080 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.