Business Risk Officer for Regulatory Risk Testing, Controls Management, Business Controls & Product Management , Personal Customers FI (Helsinki area)

Would you like to be a significant contributor to the implementation and execution 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?

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

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

The Regulatory Risk Testing team focuses on developing, implementing and managing testing for regulatory risk across all Business Units with a focus on conduct and sustainability risk for this position.

Develop, implement and manage testing

Controls Management is an independent 1st LoD (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 work closely with colleagues within BCPM at all levels as well as key stakeholders from 1st, 2nd and 3rd LoD. Your tasks will include:

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

“Success in this role is not just about having a structured and pragmatic approach, but also about wielding an action-oriented mindset. It is about building a culture of co-creation with team members and vital stakeholders, and together, turning vision into reality.\"

Can you bring a collaborative and self-motivated mind-set?

You are a finance risk professional, or perhaps you have been working with governance, regulatory or legal processes in the banking industry. You have knowledge of financial products, processes or other relevant experience and know how to combine risk management principles with the needs of the business. Furthermore, you bring:

• + 4 years of non-financial risk management experience for a senior position, ideally with particular emphasis on conduct and/or sustainability risk
• the ability to look beyond the numbers and identify the underlying risk drivers and trends.
• proficient written communication skills to convey complex findings in a short and easily understandable manner
• fluency in spoken and written Finnish and English is required.
• Swedish language abilities are advantageous, but not required.

As our organization is moving at a fast pace, it is important that you show flexibility and initiative in a fast-changing environment. You can establish relationships with stakeholders and relevant business areas across countries in order to meet collective regulatory and risk management objectives.

“If you would like to share your enthusiasm 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.”

Are you interested?

If you want to know more about the position, you are welcome to contact Marius Buhl-Iversen, Team Leader of Regulatory Risk Testing, +45 28 29 01 88

Please apply in English as soon as possible as we will conduct interviews on an ongoing basis.

We can't wait to hear from you!


About Us

Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with bridges to the world around us. For 150 years, we have supported people and businesses in releasing their potential. A career with us is an opportunity to join a community of 22,000 colleagues in a culture where we are committed to Teaming Up, Owning It and Being Open. Together, we are on a journey to transform Danske Bank into a better bank. For our customers, our employees and the societies around us.