Financial Risk & Compliance Specialist

Saxo; København; On-site; DKK 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo is seeking a Compliance professional to join the Prudential Oversight team within Group Compliance at our headquarters in Hellerup, Copenhagen. The role covers oversight across capital, liquidity, market, and credit risk, plus non-financial risk areas, with a focus on policy adherence and controls.

We value detail-oriented, independent workers who collaborate across the organisation and contribute to the compliance framework and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of relevant experience in the financial sector, preferably within compliance, risk management, audit, finance or related first- line function.
• A relevant educational background within economics, finance, accounting, audit or similar
• Interest in prudential risk areas such as capital, liquidity, market risk, credit risk, model risk, governance and internal controls
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as CRR/CRD, Basel guidelines, EBA/ESMA guidelines, Danish regulation is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance risk assessments
• Provide advice and compliance opinions to the business on managing compliance risks and regulatory requirements
• Conduct compliance monitoring activities
• Contribute to regular compliance reporting to senior management
• Participate in developing the bank’s compliance framework
• Interact with the business across organisational levels and seniority

Skills

Compliance risk management

Stakeholder management

Regulatory knowledge

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Economics/Finance background

Audit or related field

Job description

Copenhagen, Denmark

About The Role

Would you like to be part of an ambitious Compliance team where you play a key role in ensuring that Saxo meets its regulatory obligations within financial and non-financial risk areas?

If so, this may be the right opportunity for you at Saxo.

You will join the Prudential Oversight team within Group Compliance, Saxo's second line of defence function, based at our headquarters in Hellerup. Our team oversees compliance risks across a broad range of areas, including the financial risk areas of capital, market risk, liquidity and credit risk, as well as non-financial risk areas such as ICT, operational risk, model risk, data governance and strategy, supporting the business in meeting regulatory requirements, market standards and internal policies.

Your primary responsibility will be to conduct compliance oversight and monitoring across the financial risk areas of capital, market risk, liquidity and credit risk in relation to policies, procedures, segregation of duties, limits, calculations, samples, controls, etc.

As a team, we balance professionalism with a sense of humor and maintain an informal atmosphere where people enjoy coming to work.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance risk assessments
• Provide advice and compliance opinions to the business on managing compliance risks and regulatory requirements
• Conduct compliance monitoring activities
• Contribute to regular compliance reporting to senior management of the bank
• Participate in developing the bank’s compliance framework
• Interact with the business across organisational levels and seniority

Your profile

We are looking for a colleague with experience from working with one or more prudential risk areas, who is motivated to develop deeper expertise in these areas.

Further We Expect You To Have

• At least 2 years of relevant experience from the financial sector, preferably within compliance, risk management, audit, finance, credit or another relevant first-line function
• A relevant educational background within economics, finance, accounting, audit or similar
• Interest in prudential risk areas such as capital, liquidity, market risk, credit risk, model risk, strategic risk, operational risk areas, governance, and internal controls
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as CRR/CRD, Basel guidelines, EBA/ESMA guidelines, the Executive Order on Management and Control of Banks and other relevant Danish financial regulation is an advantage

Moreover, we are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, can work independently while taking an active role in teamwork and enjoys collaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across the entire organisation.

It is an advantage if you thrive in an environment with constant change, bring a positive and curious mindset to work, and do not buy into the word ‘cannot’.

You must possess strong stakeholder management skills and use your communication skills to ensure positive collaboration and progress in joint tasks. We are looking for a colleague who always brings a positive attitude when liaising with the business.

Please note!

International applicants are encouraged to apply. To help us understand your circumstances, we kindly ask candidates currently based outside Denmark to include a brief summary of their relocation plans and expected timeframe for relocating to Denmark.

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!