Are you a strong communicator with an analytical mindset? Would you like to combine Risk Management with Asset Management? If yes, then we might have an exciting opportunity to do so and gain an extensive network across the Danske Bank Group as a (Senior) Business Risk and Control Officer!

(Senior) Business Risk & Controls Officer, Asset Management Business Controls, Large Corporates & Institutions Business Controls & Product Management

We are looking for a (Senior) Business Risk & Controls Officer, who will be a significant contributor to executing the work of the Business Controls & Product Management team for Asset Management.

The Asset Management Business Controls & Product Management team is part of the Business Controls and Product Management (BC&PM) unit in Large Corporates & Institutions (LC&I). The objective of BC&PM is to protect products, processes, systems, data and services from risks across different environments to bring value to customers and society.

Engage with stakeholders and evolving responsibilities

As a (Senior) Business Risk & Controls Officer, you will advise business stakeholders on the identification, assessment and management of key risks within their areas. The team covers non-financial Risks, including Regulatory, Operational, and Data risk, as well as Conduct and Sustainability risk drivers.

Furthermore, you will provide support to key business stakeholders, and other BC&PM teams on risk matters, and be their sparring partner on day-to-day risk issues, business control development or procedure improvement.

Key tasks will include:

  • Supporting the business in the identification, assessment, mitigation and management of Non-Financial Risks.
  • Supporting the Asset Management business in incidence management and oversight thereof.
  • Supporting Risk & Control Self-assessments (RCSAs) and New and Amended Product Approvals (NAPAs) ensuring all relevant Non-Financial risks are identified and that Regulatory, Reputational, Customer and Financial Impacts are appropriately rated and managed.
  • Supporting assessment of emerging compliance issues and work closely with the business and/or the Compliance function to ensure they are appropriately managed.
  • Supporting and advising the business on the management of Internal Audit and Compliance observations.
  • Supporting the Asset Management business in the implementation of relevant Policies and Instructions.
  • Providing input to and supporting the preparation of reporting to Senior Management and Risk Committees.

Can you bring a collaborative mind-set and an ambitious attitude?

To succeed in this role, you must have strong communication skills, an ability to work independently on multiple tasks and use initiative to solve problems. For our team to be at its best, you have a proactive approach, display persistence while taking ownership on assigned deliverables.

We expect you to have an analytical mind-set, strong focus on execution and a structured approach with high attention to detail and the ability to adapt quickly to change. You will have high integrity and a strong work ethic.

Your background

We are looking for someone with 3+ years of experience working with risk, operations, or other related experience, for example in asset management/banking, fund custodian/trustee. In addition, we imagine that you have following qualifications:

  • Relevant degree in economics, law or finance discipline (or equivalent).
  • Experience with Non-Financial risk management and Enterprise Risk Management frameworks.
  • Ability to establish strong working relationships with stakeholders.
  • Proactive approach while taking ownership of assigned tasks.

Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Fluency in a Scandinavian language is desirable.

The position is based in Copenhagen.

Join us!

If you want to know more about the job, please contact Linda Lidbark, Chief Business Risk & Controls Officer, Asset Management Business Controls and Product Management on LLID@danskebank.se

Please note, that we are processing applications on a continuous basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are looking forward to receiving your application.