Senior Compliance Officer

Job ID: 27934 

Would you like to be part of Group Compliance in second line of defence and support vital parts of Nordea within the Compliance risk area? We are now looking for a Senior Compliance Officer with a keen eye for good stakeholder management, excellent understanding of Risk Management and capability for translation of regulatory requirements into the internal procedures.

At Nordea, we’re committed to being a partner our customers and society can count on. Compliance and integrity go hand in hand. Joining us means you’ll have an impact on how we do banking – today and tomorrow. So bring your ideas, skills and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, grow and make your mark on something bigger.

About this opportunity

Group Function Advisory Compliance team within Group Functions Compliance, supports most of the Group Functions units in Nordea. We add value by supporting and challenging the first line of defence units in compliance-related matters and by performing risk assessments.

As the Senior Compliance Officer you'll be driving and developing your area of responsibility in Group Functions Advisory Compliance working closely together with colleagues and stakeholders. You will have the opportunity to develop your skills while ensuring oversight of the compliance risks and providing advices to stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing:

• Proactively advise, challenge and support senior management, with the aim to manage compliance risks within your dedicated area
• Keep up-to-date with relevant laws and regulations in the Nordic markets to ensure correct and appropriate advice
• Perform compliance risk management activities in accordance with our Compliance Risk Management Framework
• Support key stakeholders in risk identification and mitigating actions
• Providing training on related compliance topics

You’ll join a well-functioning team of 5 highly skilled compliance officers. The role can be based in Warsaw in Poland, Copenhagen in Denmark, Stockholm in Sweden, or Helsinki in Finland. 

Who you are 

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Have a good understanding of the regulatory requirements
• Have superior communication skills in the English language, also in writing
• Have good understanding of supervisory guidance
• Have the ability to analyse complex regulatory requirements and implement them into existing governance, frameworks and processes
• Work independently, take initiative and full ownership of your work
• Are structured, analytical and have a high degree of integrity
• Are true team player with an open, curious and considered mindset.

Your experience and background:

• A track record of advisory towards senior stakeholders and regulators
• At least 4 years of experience from a compliance function or equivalent
• Excellent understanding of risk management and its requirements
• Master's degree in Law
• Fluency in English

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 06/01/2025. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Helle Ancher Munch, at helle.ancher.munch@nordea.com.

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered. 

For candidates in Sweden: For union information, please contact finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACONordea@nordea.com.

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