At Danske Bank, our Financial Crime Unit plays a pivotal role in minimising financial crime risk while serving our largest and most complex customers. This is an area of continuous development and critical importance within the bank. To support this mission, we are seeking a dedicated and skilled Sanctions Risk Officer to join our team.
You will be a part of an international team of committed colleagues spread across the Nordics. While the pace can be fast and the work often urgent, we foster a collaborative environment marked by a informal and joyful tone.
Your day-to-day responsibilities
As a Sanctions Risk Officer, you will serve as a trusted adviser and specialist in sanctions-related matters, working across the Danske Bank Group. Your key tasks will include:
- Providing sanctions risk management advice to the Business, Management, and operational units, including support for customer communications and risk committees.
- Assessing sanctions risk exposure presented by customers or transactions, in accordance with group risk appetite and sanctions policies, while managing exceptions and risk mitigation strategies
- Maintaining an overview and specialized knowledge of relevant sanctions regulation, Danske Bank’s Sanctions policies and best practices in sanctions risk management.
- Assisting in the development and maintenance of business procedures to ensure compliance with applicable instructions, in close collaboration with relevant departments
- Working closely with the Business and operational units to support regulatory implementation.
About you
We are looking for an experienced specialist with a strong background in mitigating financial crime and sanctions risk. You will likely succeed in this role if you:
- Hold an academic background with an advanced degree.
- Have at least three years of experience in an AML or sanctions related function in the financial services industry, with a solid understanding of its regulations and typologies.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders, while also thriving in independent work.
- Are result and solution-oriented and focused on delivering quality with accuracy in a timely manner
- Exhibit high integrity and good communication skills as well as proficiency in English
- Possess either strong Danish or Finnish language skills, both spoken and written, depending on your location.
What we offer
This position is a unique opportunity within our Financial Crime Unit. By joining our team, you will:
- Be part of a skilled and forward-thinking financial crime department.
- Develop specialised expertise in sanctions regulation and risk, applying this knowledge to support the bank’s largest customers.
- Play an influential role in shaping how sanctions risk is mitigated at Danske Bank.
Are you interested?
If you have any questions about the position, please reach out to Philip Bahnsen, Head of Nordics FC Sanctions Advisory – [email protected] , +45 23 30 07 51
Note that we are reviewing applications on a continuous basis, and please apply through our online system by latest 12 th August 2025. Interviews are held ongoing.
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.