Leader of 1st Line Sanctions Investigations
Role highlights
Internship
Permanent
Lead
On-site
This role requires a seasoned leader with 8-10 years of experience in sanctions risk management within financial services or a related industry. The candidate must possess strong expertise in AML and sanctions regulations, including export controls governed by US, EU, UN, and UK authorities. Proven ability to handle complex sanctions investigations, make risk-based decisions, and interact effectively with regulatory bodies and sanctions authorities is essential. The position demands leadership skills to manage and develop an international team within the 1st Line of Defence, fostering a positive culture and driving team engagement. Strong project and process management experience is required to oversee sanctions risk investigations across multiple Nordic countries. The role involves collaboration with diverse stakeholders such as Business units, Group Legal, Financial Crime Compliance, and others, necessitating excellent communication skills in English, with Danish language skills considered advantageous. The candidate should demonstrate high integrity, attention to detail, and a focus on quality and accuracy. Responsibilities include acting as a subject matter expert on sanctions regulations and internal policies, serving as an escalation point for high-risk cases, and driving strategic enhancements to the sanctions risk management framework. The ability to provide timely advisory services, support compliance assurance testing, audits, and regulatory requests is also critical. An advanced academic degree is required, along with a goal-oriented and solution-driven mindset aligned with company cultural values. Overall, the role demands a combination of deep regulatory knowledge, leadership acumen, strategic thinking, and strong stakeholder management capabilities.
About the role
Role Summary
- Lead and develop an international, highly motivated team in 1st Line of Defence, FC Sanctions Risk Advisory
- Based in Denmark, reporting to the Head of 1st line FC Sanctions Risk Advisory
- Oversee sanctions risk investigations for Danske Bank Group across the Nordics
- Collaborate closely with Business, Group Legal, Financial Crime Compliance, and other stakeholders
Responsibilities
- Lead a team conducting sanctions investigations within the 1st line of defence
- Support professional development and performance of team members
- Promote a positive team culture and engagement
- Act as subject matter expert on sanctions regulations, export controls, internal policies, and best practices
- Serve as point of escalation for high-risk or complex cases, approvals, and exceptions
- Drive strategic solutions to enhance sanctions risk management framework and group strategy
- Provide timely and accurate advisory services to business units and customers
- Support resolution of Compliance Assurance Testing, Audit, and regulatory requests
Requirements
- Advanced academic degree
- 8-10 years of experience in sanctions risk management within financial services or similar industry
- Strong knowledge of AML and sanctions regulations and export controls (US, EU, UN, UK)
- Experience handling complex cases and making risk-based decisions
- Experience dealing with regulatory bodies, sanctions authorities, and legal matters
- Proven experience in leading and managing teams, projects, and/or processes
- Goal-oriented, results and solution driven
- Uphold company cultural commitments (Own It, Team Up, Be Open)
- Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and with diverse stakeholders
- High integrity and strong communication skills (oral and written)
- Proficiency in English; Danish is an advantage
How to Apply
- For questions, contact Claire Louise Colbert at [email protected]
- Applications are reviewed continuously; apply through the online system
- Interviews held shortly after the deadline
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