Are you an experienced leader or an aspiring leader with a solid background in the KYC/AML domain? Do you have a pattern of success in operational transformation while meeting regulatory targets? If so, the position of Leader of the KYC Special Risk Team in Financial Crime Prevention Know Your Customer could be the opportunity you are looking for.
Special Risk Operations is a part of Financial Crime Prevention Know Your Customer at Danske Bank. The area manages some of the most complex KYC/AML tasks, including customer investigations and reviews, onboarding and ongoing due diligence for complex business customers with inherent risks, as well as fraud, monitoring and screening activities. Our team comprises over 125 colleagues across 8 teams in four different locations in Denmark. We are currently seeking a new Leader for the Special Risk Team in Copenhagen.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Special Risk Team is responsible for Ongoing Due Diligence and Customer Due Diligence for some of the most complex business customers with inherent risk in Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. You will lead a team of 17 highly skilled employees and be accountable for reaching targets related to efficiency, effectiveness, and customer centricity. Additionally, you will guide the team through the transformation aligned with our Forward ’28 strategy, while encouraging the development of our colleagues and ensuring high levels of engagement and motivation. Some of your daily responsibilities:

• Lead the productivity and quality agenda for the team
• HR responsibility for 17 employees
• Drive process optimisation and improvements
• Provide case sparring with employees and peers
• Manage stakeholders and present in various councils and committees

The Special Risk Team is based in Copenhagen, and you will be expected to work from both Lersø Parkallé in Copenhagen Ø and our new headquarters in Copenhagen V while also offering the flexibility to work from home 1-2 days a week.

To thrive in this role, you should be a skilled leader or have management skills. You should make an effort to recognise opportunities and resolve issues while facilitating robust collaboration with internal stakeholders at all levels of seniority. You will possess:

• In-depth knowledge of KYC/AML
• Proficient communication skills
• Experience in leading a team
• Experience in motivating, coaching, and developing team members
• Experience in building relationships with stakeholders at all levels of seniorityFluency in Danish and Englis