Business Risk Specialist

Copenhagen, Denmark

About the job

The position, located at Saxo’s headquarters in Hellerup, is within the Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) Regulatory & Governance team, which is part of the broader FCP organization in the 1st Line of Defence.

Due to new responsibilities in FCP, the team is being expanded.

The team is responsible for proactively managing regulatory interactions within FCP and overseeing the fulfilment of FCP’s commitments to supervisory authorities. Additionally, the team conducts timely, high-quality regulatory and management information reporting for both internal and external stakeholders, and maintains governance across the FCP organisation. Additionally, the team facilitates non-financial risk management within the FCP organisation.

We seek a Financial Crime & Regulatory SpecialistBusiness Risk Specialist to assume the Risk Champion role in our Financial Crime Prevention team.

As the Risk Champion within FCP, you will be instrumental in supporting FCP management with risk and control mapping, including the implementation and execution of the Non-Financial Risk Policy. You will serve as a vital link between FCP management, staff, Operational Risk Committee representatives, and Group Non-Financial Risk Management organisation, ensuring clear communication and effective collaboration across stakeholders.

Your responsibilities will include coordinating the planning and execution of Non-Financial Risk Management (NFRM) processes, such as Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs), control reviews, event management, incident tracking, and action follow-up. You will maintain oversight of risk and control matters within FCP, assist in escalating issues that require decision-making, and coordinate risk reporting to ensure timely, accurate, and actionable insights for management. You will be supporting senior management by contributing to a comprehensive understanding of the risk landscape within FCP, while actively fostering a strong risk culture that aligns with Saxo’s objectives.

Responsibilities

• Embedding a Culture of Risk and Compliance: Support the FCP Regulatory & Governance team in maintaining a comprehensive risk and compliance culture, integrating risk insights into decision-making and strategic planning.
• Non-Financial Risk Event Identification and Management: Identify, assess, and manage non-financial risk events within FCP, ensuring alignment with the Group’s risk appetite and regulatory requirements. Track and follow up on risk events, ensuring timely and effective remediation.
• Documentation of Financial Crime Prevention Risk Management: Take ownership of driving timely and good quality documentation of the Financial Crime Prevention capabilities, risks, and controls.
• Ongoing Risk Event Oversight: Maintain comprehensive oversight of all risk events to ensure ongoing compliance and resolution.
• Risk and Control Self-Assessments (RCSAs): Facilitate, review, conduct, and assess the quality of RCSAs in FCP.
• Facilitate Product Risk Assessment Facilitation: Conduct product and service risk assessments, including managing any required remediation.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate across Saxo to ensure compliance, operational efficiency, and proper business procedures.
• Policy, Procedure, and Risk Data Management: Oversee and document policies, procedures, processes, and associated risk data, ensuring clear ownership and accountability.
• Risk Assessment Workshops and Regulatory Implementation: Facilitate risk assessment workshops and support regulatory implementations, collaborating with 2LoD Risk & Compliance and 3LoD Internal Audit.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote and monitor continuous improvement in risk culture, ensuring oversight of risk events, root cause analysis, and validation of corrective actions
• Business Continuity: Coordinate and ensure Business Continuity Plans are in place and effective, including training for senior management

Your Profile

The ideal candidate is adaptable and responsive to new challenges and evolving situations, maintaining a process-oriented perspective while remaining agile. Familiarity with local regulatory requirements is an advantage, as it enhances the ability to navigate complex compliance matters. You bring experience in risk management - preferably within the financial sector - and combine strong commercial insight with a commitment to continuous development in risk and compliance practices.

Your sharp analytical skills and solutions-driven mindset are complemented by clear and persuasive communication. You can work both independently and collaboratively, managing a variety of tasks, from one-time assignments to recurring responsibilities such as RCSA. With the ability to influence outcomes effectively, you build strong connections across diverse teams and foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

At Saxo bank we believe that collaboration has the best conditions when it is possible to meet face to face in the office, therefore, your primary place of work will be in our headquarters in Hellerup (at least four days a week). To create the best environment for this, Saxo’s headquarters offer modern office facilities, including assigned desks, meeting rooms, a company lunch scheme, as well as an included Friday bar, and many other perks.  

If you are living abroad, we are looking forward to learning more about whether you plan to relocate or commute to the office in your application. Please note that no financial relocation support is offered as part of joining the role.  

We conduct interviews on a continuous basis, so send your application sooner rather than later. We are looking forward to your application! 

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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 15 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.

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