Senior ICT Compliance Officer

Saxo Bank; Aarhus; On-site; DKK 561,000 - 822,000; Full time

Job summary

Saxo Bank, headquartered in Denmark, is seeking a Compliance professional to join the Prudential Oversight team within Group Compliance. The role focuses on ICT compliance oversight across DORA, incident management, and data governance, partnering with international teams to strengthen regulatory adherence.

You'll advise on regulatory requirements, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to the development of Saxo's compliance framework while engaging stakeholders across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in ICT compliance and risk management, with focus on regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with ICT governance, data quality and advisory work related to ICT.
• Knowledge of DORA or NIS2 is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform compliance risk assessments within ICT risks, operational risks and data risks, with a focus on DORA requirements
• Provide advice, challenge and compliance opinions to the business on regulatory requirements and risks
• Conduct compliance monitoring activities, including follow-up and closure of recommendations
• Contribute to regular compliance reporting to senior management
• Collaborate with Saxo’s Compliance Team in India
• Interact with the business across organisational levels and seniority
• Participate in developing Saxo’s compliance framework

Skills

ICT compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Data governance

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 ensuringthatSaxo meets its regulatory obligations across all parts of theInformation Communication Technology (ICT)organisation?

Ifso, this may bethe right opportunity for you.

You will join the Prudential Oversight team within Group Compliance, Saxo’s second line of defence function, based at our headquarters in Hellerup. The team oversees compliance risks across ICT, operational risk and data governance, supporting the business in meeting regulatory requirements, market standards and internal policies. Working closely with Compliance colleagues in Denmark and internationally, you will play a key role in strengthening compliance oversight across Saxo’s technology organisation.

Your primary responsibility will be to conduct compliance oversight and monitoring across ICT areas regulated by DORA, including ICT risk management, incident management, business continuity and resilience testing, access management, critical functions and systems and third-party ICT service providers.

Depending on your profile, knowledge and experience, the role may also include compliance activities within operational risk, data quality and data governance.

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

Responsibilities

You will join an organisationwhere the foundation of the business is built on ICT andwhere platformavailability is key tohelpclientsget investedin the world. In thePrudential Oversight Compliance Team,ICTregulation is a core focus, and you will help ussupport Saxo in continuouslydrivingthisimportant areain a compliant direction.

Your main responsibilitieswill be to:

• Perform compliance risk assessmentswithin the areas ofICT risks, operationalrisksand data risks, with a particular focus on DORA-related requirements

• Provide advice, challenge and compliance opinions to the business onregulatory requirementsand compliance risks

• Conduct compliance monitoring activities,includingfollow-up and closure of recommendations

• Contribute to regular compliance reporting to the senior management of the bank

• Participate in developing Saxo’s compliance framework

• Collaborate closelywith ourCompliance Team in India

• Interact with the business across organisational levels and seniority

Your profile

We are looking for a colleague with solid experience working in ICT compliance, operational risk, data governanceor technology risk management.

Mostimportantly,you have experience working with ICT requirements and legislation, ICTgovernance, risk assessments,and advisorywork related to ICTrequirements, and youare familiar withDORA or NIS2.

You may have gained this experience within a second line of defence compliance or risk function, a first line of defence risk or control role within financial services, internal or external audit, IT audit, consultancy or another highly regulated industry. Experience with operational risk and data governance is considered an advantage.

Moreover, we are looking forsomeonewhoisdetail-oriented,can work independently while taking an active role in teamwork,andenjoyscollaborating with colleagues and stakeholders across the entire organisation.

It is anadvantage if you thrive in an environment with constantchange,bring a positive and curiousmindset to work,and do not buy into the word ‘cannot’.

You mustpossessstrongstakeholder management skills and use your communication skills to ensure positive collaboration and progress injointtasks. Weare looking for a colleague who alwaysbringsa 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!