Digital Risk and Control Specialist

Saxo Bank A/S; Gentofte Kommune; On-site; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank A/S in Copenhagen invites a Digital Risk and Control Specialist to join our CISO Office. You will identify, assess, report, and mitigate digital risks across cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, AI, and technology, ensuring resilience and trust for clients and stakeholders.

You will oversee control effectiveness, develop risk reduction strategies, and stay aligned with frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0 and DORA, collaborating with cross-functional teams to safeguard our digital

Qualifications

• 5+ years of risk management experience in finance.
• Strong cybersecurity, privacy, and technology risk expertise.
• Familiarity with NIST CSF 2.0 and NIST RMF.
• Knowledge of DORA regulatory requirements.
• Relevant certifications (CRISC, CISSP, or CISM).
• Excellent analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement digital risk management strategies aligned with goals.
• Identify and assess risks across security, privacy, data protection, AI and technology.
• Evaluate information assets and ensure control effectiveness.
• Maintain oversight of risks and mitigation in line with risk appetite.
• Ensure compliance with policies and regulations.
• Adopt industry frameworks like NIST CSF 2.0 to minimize risks.

Skills

Risk management

Cybersecurity

Privacy & data protection

Regulatory compliance

NIST CSF 2.0

DORA awareness

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

CRISC

CISSP

CISM

Job description

Copenhagen, Denmark

About the job

Join Saxo as a Digital Risk and Control Specialist, a pivotal role within our CISO Office. You will be responsible for identifying, assessing, reporting, and mitigating digital risks, including cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, AI, Physical security and technology risks. Your expertise will ensure operational resilience and maintain the trust of our clients and stakeholders.

Your primary objectives will include understanding the information security risk landscape, maintaining oversight of control effectiveness, developing strategies to minimize risks, and adopting new technologies to enhance operational resilience. Your subject matter expertise will be crucial in safeguarding our organization's digital future.

Responsibilities

Risk Control Assessment

• Develop and implement comprehensive digital risk management strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Identify and assess digital risks and threats in security, physical security, data protection, privacy, AI and technology.
• Evaluate information assets related to people, processes, and technology, including system integration and segregation of duties.
• Maintain continuous oversight of control effectiveness, focusing on technological, cyber, and data privacy risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
• Regularly assess, monitor, control, and mitigate identified threats in line with the Group’s Risk Appetite.
• Develop and implement strategies and controls to minimize identified risks using industry frameworks like NIST CSF 2.0.

AI and Application Assessment

• Evaluate new technologies to identify potential risks and benefits.
• Ensure new technologies align with organizational goals and risk appetite.
• Enhance operational resilience through the adoption of new technologies.

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience in risk management within a financial institution.
• Extensive experience in cybersecurity, privacy, data protection, and technology risk management.
• Experience with industry risk and control frameworks such as NIST CSF 2.0 and NIST Risk Management Framework.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements like DORA.
• Relevant certifications (CRISC, CISSP, or CISM).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards related to digital risk management.

We get curious people invested in the world

When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.

You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 11 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long‑term success.

We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.

When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.

At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!

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