Senior Compliance Officer, Financial Crime Control Testing

Job Description

Are you ready to contribute positively in the financial sector by joining a team committed to integrity and creative solutions? Do you want to be part of an engaged Group Compliance function that supports Danske Bank’s strategy of becoming the most trusted financial partner? If you are committed to compliance and interested in contributing to impactful work, this might be the role for you.

About us:

We are a key component of the Group Compliance function, committed to supporting Danske Bank’s strategy of becoming the most trusted financial partner. By acting with integrity, delivering expertise, focusing on value creation, and progressing through agility, we play a significant role in the bank's operations across various regions. You will join a team of approximately 27 knowledgeable professionals, all committed to collaboration and innovative solutions. Based in Denmark, Finland, Lithuania and Poland our team values working on significant projects that align with the department's goals.

About the role:

The role of Control Testing is to test the design and operational effectiveness of controls against Group Policy requirements and external regulatory requirements and expectations. Our annual plan consists of various types of testing activities across multiple Compliance risk types, which creates a versatile work life with many different and varied tasks.

You will:

• Analyse and review regulatory and policy requirements and expectations, along with other data points, such as risk assessment outputs, to determine a targeted approach to testing.
• Investigate and assess internal processes, procedures, and control frameworks to scope and plan Control Testing.
• Demonstrate project management skills to manage your work efficiently and effectively.
• Apply professional judgement and analytical skills to carry out testing according to scope, raising observations on areas where risks need mitigation.
• Clearly document your results and share these with stakeholders, explaining the rationale behind your judgement.
• Maintain collaboration with stakeholders, being involved in mitigations, closure of observations, and future projects.
  
  

Who are we looking for?

We welcome applicants who can build relationships and bring curiosity to understand and help progress our set-up. This role is suitable for those who enjoy self-managed tasks, can manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and value collaboration and teamwork.

• 6+ years of experience in areas such as risk, compliance, internal audit, or control testing within the financial sector.
• Strong knowledge of regulation in the financial services industry.
• Exposure to processes, controls, and compliance risks in financial services.
• Advanced skill in English, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated abilities in managing stakeholders and overseeing projects.
• Planning, organising, and prioritisation capability.
• Experience in undertaking investigations/analysis with the ability to draw and articulate conclusions.
  
  

"I invite you to join our Group Compliance team, enhancing Danske Bank's strategy to be a trusted financial partner. In this Control Testing role, you'll engage with stakeholders and contribute to our compliance efforts. We are looking for a candidate who manages tasks effectively, values collaboration, and has a strong capacity for analysis. Your expertise and curiosity will be key to our success", says Head of Control Testing & Compliance Assurance, Matthew John Doyle.

Ready to join us?

Apply now! We process applications continuously, so we encourage you to apply sooner rather than later. If you have any questions about the job, please contact Head of Financial Crime Control Testing, Peter Lintrup, at [email protected] or Bernadetta Zborowska, at [email protected] .