Compliance Officer, Sanctions Framework and Oversight
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Are you and skilled sanctions compliance professional with high integrity and energy, eager to learn and ready to be an innovative contributor in making sanctions related matters visible and an integrated part of the Compliance journey in Danske Bank? Maybe this position is your next career step!
Our Sanctions Advisory and Assurance unit, which forms part of Group Financial Crime Compliance, is growing and we are now looking for new colleagues. We are looking for skilled sanctions professionals to join our Sanctions Framework and Oversight team to work on ensuring integrity across the Bank´s participation in our financial markets and in society in general. As a Compliance Officer, you will broadly contribute with your comprehensive sanctions experience and knowledge to ensure the Bank complies with the relevant sanctions laws and regulations.
This position can be based in Vilnius, Lithuania or Warsaw, Poland. If the position is being filled in Lithuania, the salary range will be from 2400 EUR to 3600 EUR monthly (based on your competencies relevant for the job).
As a Framework and Oversight compliance officer you will contribute to the development and maintenance the operating framework for sanctions compliance risks including policies, instructions and other governance documentation related to sanctions and advise the business on implementation in conjunction with the Financial Crime Compliance Business Unit teams. You will also contribute to the sanctions related regulatory engagements. Additionally, you will participate in the monitoring, testing and reporting on compliance with sanctions controls and procedures and keep abreast of current expertise in regulatory requirements and industry trends impacting the Group.
The job requires collaboration in the Financial Crime Compliance unit locally and globally, but also with Group-wide Business Units, branches, legal entities, Compliance and other supporting functions (Audit, Risk, etc.). You will join a unit of 20 professionals across different jurisdictions, where the growth of the unit is based on solid collaboration. Proficiency in interacting with a diverse range of Bank personnel in a collaborative manner is crucial.
Integrity and perseverance provides the mind-set to succeed at the job at hand. Doing the right thing mentality and aspiring to be a part of a sound compliance culture is key.
Majority of the tasks requires sanctions compliance subject matter expertise, specifically the impact of relevant sanctions regimes, laws, regulations, risks and typologies on the Bank´s sanctions compliance program, having 3+ years experience working in a similar role is highly desirable.
Mission
- Provide input to second line risk assessments, monitor, management information and control testing related to sanctions implemented by other units in Group Compliance
- Contribute to the development of the Bank’s Sanctions risk positions
- Do different tasks across the Sanctions Advisory and Assurance unit, and coordinate different activities, such as maintaining an overview of 2LoD sanctions related audit observations and oversight and follow up on deviations/exemptions raised by 1LoD related to the sanctions framework
Skills
- A relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree and previous experience in a sanctions compliance related environment, as part of a compliance, legal or other financial crime-related function in the financial services firm, regulatory organization/government body, or legal/consulting firm, or combination thereof is highly desirable
- Great project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects/tasks at one time is preferred
- Having the ability to self-start, be innovative and adapt where needed is beneficial
- Advanced English skills
We offer:
We will ensure that exact salary offered for you will be based on your qualifications, competencies, professional experience and requirements for the corresponding job function (salary range from 2400 EUR to 3600 EUR gross EUR/monthly).
Your title in job contract will be Officer - Compliance.