Senior Regulatory Specialist, CISO Office

Saxo Group; Dinamarca; Presencial; DKK 900.000 - 1.500.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Saxo Bank in Copenhagen, Denmark seeks a Senior Regulatory Specialist to lead the First Line of Defence regulatory activities. You will act as a trusted adviser to the business, translating complex rules into practical controls and operating procedures.

You will own regulatory processes, coordinate with supervisory authorities across jurisdictions, drive change initiatives, and collaborate with global stakeholders to strengthen the regulatory framework while enabling responsible innovation.

Formación

• Minimum 8 years of regulatory experience in financial services.
• Proven ability to lead regulatory change initiatives from assessment through implementation.
• Strong analytical and control-design capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Own and enhance regulatory processes and reporting activities with accuracy and timely delivery.
• Act as primary contact for supervisory authorities, coordinating inquiries.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical controls, policies, and procedures.
• Lead cross-functional implementation of new regulations and jurisdictional requirements.
• Partner with global offices to harmonise regulatory capabilities.
• Oversee third-party providers supporting regulatory obligations.

Conocimientos

Regulatory experience

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Regulatory change leadership

Risk management

English proficiency

Descripción del empleo

Location

Copenhagen, Denmark

Position

Senior Regulatory Specialist – First Line of Defence

Job Overview

Are you passionate about navigating complex regulatory landscapes and transforming regulatory requirements into practical business solutions? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where regulation, strategy, and business operations intersect? At Saxo, we are looking for an experienced Senior Regulatory Specialist to play a key role in our First Line of Defence. You will act as a trusted advisor to the business, ensuring strong regulatory oversight, driving regulatory change initiatives, and fostering constructive relationships with supervisory authorities across multiple jurisdictions. This is an opportunity to make a tangible impact in a global, technology-driven financial institution where pragmatic, risk-based compliance enables innovation and growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and enhance key regulatory processes and reporting activities, ensuring accuracy, quality, and timely delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supervisory authorities, leading proactive engagement and coordinating responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Interpret regulatory requirements and translate them into practical controls, policies, and operating procedures that support business objectives.
• Lead cross-functional implementation of new regulations, products, and jurisdictional requirements across the organisation.
• Partner with local offices and stakeholders globally to strengthen and harmonise regulatory capabilities.
• Oversee third-party providers supporting regulatory obligations and ensure effective delivery and governance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the continuous enhancement of the regulatory framework.

Your Profile

• A minimum of 8 years of regulatory experience within financial services, gained in a first, second, or third line function.
• Demonstrated experience leading regulatory change initiatives and resolving complex regulatory issues from assessment through implementation.
• Strong analytical capabilities, control design expertise, and an ability to work confidently with data.
• A pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on risk management and continuous improvement.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence across functions, cultures, and seniority levels.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; Danish is considered an advantage.

Culture and Development

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.

About Saxo Bank

Support our purpose We believe access to global capital markets is not only for the privileged few. Our vision is to enable people to fulfill their financial aspirations to make an impact. That's why we use the power of technology to deliver clients what they need, when they need it in a user-friendly and personalised experience. We aim to deliver the world’s most user-friendly and personalised trading and investment platform experience, which gives our clients exactly what they need to make more informed investment decisions. Be part of a unique journey Do you want to work for an extremely ambitious organisation at the cutting edge of banking and technology?

Our Company Values

• Continuously strives to improve the Saxo Experience and exceed our clients’ expectations.
• Always invests in the future.
• Builds unrivalled platforms for seasoned and experienced investors and wholesale clients that provide real-time access to global capital markets.
• Consistently wins the highest accolades for our platforms, products and services.

Own Your Future

So, if you’re up for the challenge of breaking down barriers in global financial markets, we’re always looking for ambitious and enthusiastic people who share our passion for clients, technology and innovation and can bring new perspectives to our diverse team. For more on our story, culture and identity, please read the Saxo Bank Foundation, written by our CEO and founder Kim Fournais. More about Saxo Bank