Compliance Officer – Financial Crime Intelligence & Thematic Reviews (maternity cover)

Danske Bank; Helsinki; Hybrid; EUR 41,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Health & Well-being

Hybrid working conditions

Additional leave days

Pension & insurance

Job summary

Danske Bank is seeking a curious, analytical Compliance Officer to join the Financial Crime Intelligence & Thematic Reviews team in a temporary role. You will identify emerging threats, support investigations and contribute to reviews that strengthen the bank's ability to understand and respond to financial crime risks.

You will work hands-on with financial crime analysis in an international environment, collaborating across functions and with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in financial crime compliance, intelligence, AML/CTF, sanctions or related field.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex information, identify connections and draw balanced conclusions.
• Excellent English communication and ability to produce clear, structured material.
• Collaborative, pragmatic working style across functions and countries.
• Good judgement, curiosity and attention to detail; able to work independently and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Support investigations and thematic reviews by gathering and documenting information.
• Disseminate patterns, trends, anomalies and emerging financial crime risks.
• Produce concise intelligence products, summaries and briefings.
• Contribute to horizon scanning and focused reviews.
• Collaborate with Financial Crime Compliance and stakeholders across countries.
• Develop analytical templates, dashboards, and repeatable methods.
• Improve team processes and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Analytical skills

English proficiency

Collaborative mindset

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Do you want to contribute to the fight against financial crime? We are looking for a curious, analytical and judgement-driven Compliance Officer to join our Financial Crime Intelligence & Thematic Reviews team in a temporary position. In this role, you will help identify emerging threats, support intelligence-led investigations and contribute to thematic reviews that strengthen the bank’s ability to understand and respond to financial crime risks.

Job Description

Do you want to contribute to the fight against financial crime? We are looking for a curious, analytical and judgement-driven Compliance Officer to join our Financial Crime Intelligence & Thematic Reviews team in a temporary position. In this role, you will help identify emerging threats, support intelligence-led investigations and contribute to thematic reviews that strengthen the bank’s ability to understand and respond to financial crime risks.

You will work hands‑on with financial crime intelligence and analysis in an international environment, collaborating across the organisation and with relevant stakeholders. By bringing together information from multiple sources, you will help turn insight into clear assessments, actionable recommendations and well‑structured deliverables.

You Will

• Support financial crime investigations and thematic reviews, including gathering, assessing and documenting relevant information.
• Disseminate identified patterns, trends, anomalies, typologies and emerging financial crime risks.
• Produce concise intelligence products, investigation summaries, briefings and presentation material for internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to horizon scanning and focused reviews covering relevant financial crime themes.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Financial Crime Compliance and relevant business areas, as well as with public‑private partnership representatives and other stakeholders where appropriate.
• Support the development and practical use of analytical templates, dashboards, tools and repeatable working methods.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of team processes, reporting and knowledge‑sharing.

About You

• Relevant experience in financial crime compliance, intelligence, AML/CTF, sanctions, investigations, risk analysis or a similar field.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to assess complex information, identify connections and draw balanced conclusions.
• Excellent communication skills in English, including the ability to produce clear, structured and concise professional material.
• A collaborative and pragmatic working style, with the ability to engage effectively with colleagues and stakeholders across functions and countries.
• Good judgement, curiosity and attention to detail, combined with the ability to work independently and manage priorities.

We Offer

This position can be located in Finland, Denmark and Lithuania. If you are hired in Lithuania, the applicable salary range will be from 3640 to 5460 EUR monthly (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package (benefits are only valid for Lithuania the same as the salary ranges) which includes:

• Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e‑learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
• Health & Well‑being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well‑being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
• Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
• Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
• Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.

See all the benefits HERE.

Your job function (position) in the job contract will be Compliance