Regulatory Compliance Specialist

As a Regulatory Compliance Specialist with Nasdaq Surveillance team you’ll play a critical role in safeguarding the integrity, transparency, and orderly functioning of Nasdaq’s Nordic marketplaces by ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and exchange rules.

You’ll thrive in this position if you’re diligent, independent, and structured, have a strong curiosity about financial markets, and bring a passion for regulation and market integrity to a collaborative, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory guidance to issuers and advisors, with a strong focus on disclosure obligations and Market Abuse Regulation (MAR).
• Supervise issuers’ ongoing compliance with Nasdaq rulebooks and the Danish Corporate Governance Code.
• Conduct investigations into suspected violations of exchange rules and regulations, including preparing cases for referral to Nasdaq Copenhagen’s Disciplinary Committee and reporting to Finanstilsynet.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of Nasdaq rulebooks, Surveillance procedures, and internal frameworks across European Surveillance.
• Present at educational seminars and participate in external forums related to exchange rules and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• LL.M. (Master of Laws) or MSc in Business Administration and Commercial Law.
• Several years of proven professional experience , preferably within the securities market or a law firm environment.
• Strong understanding about the capital market and of exchange regulations, e.g. by providing regulatory guidance.
• Ability to work independently with high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills with proficiency in both Danish and English, written and spoken.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing judicial or regulatory enquiries.
• Prior exposure to market surveillance, supervision and enforcement, or legal adviser.
• Experience working in a regulated financial or capital markets environment.

This position will be located in Copenhagen and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process. To request accommodation, contact us directly.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package that supports you and your family - inside and outside work.

In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable, as well as the following benefits:

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering discounted company shares
• Pension plan
• 6 additional days off per year
• Work from (almost) anywhere – up to 20 days/year
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Health insurance
• 24/7 mental health support for you and your family
• Global mentoring program
• Unlimited access to e-learning platforms
• Hybrid work setup

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.