Senior/Lead Compliance Officer

Job ID: 23337 

Would you like to be part of Group Compliance in second line of defence and support vital parts of Nordea’s Operations within the Compliance risk area? We are now looking for a Lead 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 in compliance-related matters and risk assessments. As the Lead 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 on complex matters, 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
• 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 specialists. The role is based in Warszawa; Helsinki.

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 requirements in regulatory areas such as MiFID, MiFIR and MAR. Also knowledge about MCD is beneficial.
• Have superior communication skills in the English language, also in writing
• Have good understanding and experience with supervisory guidance
• Are familiar with Operations and its role in customer serving value chains throughout the bank
• 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
• A true team player with an open and curious mindset and a positive attitude.

Your experience and background:

• A track record of advisory towards senior stakeholders and regulators
• Preferable 10 years of experience from a compliance function or equivalent
• Excellent understanding of risk management requirements

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 05/05/2024.For more information, you’re welcome to contact Helle Ancher Munch (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.

Only for candidates in Finland:  A security clearance will be performed for the person selected for this position. 

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