Principal Compliance Officer - Markets

The Markets & Transaction Banking Compliance team comprises of 9 employees located across the Nordics. The primary function is to act as a trusted advisor to business stakeholders to promote a solid compliance culture and help ensure that Danske Bank and our employees comply with applicable laws, regulations, internal policies and ethical standards. The team covers the areas of Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Research and Transaction Banking.
Markets & Transaction Banking Compliance is a well established, established team within Group Compliance. The team is considered a trusted advisor to the business and has a physical presence on the trading floors in all locations. The team are actively involved in the future growth of the business into new products and markets.
Candidate needs to be able to manage their own workload and within a team. Needs to build a strong stakeholder relationship both locally but also across the Nordics. Skilled at interpreting regulations and policy in order to provide well-articulated regulatory advice.
This position is located in Stockholm, Sweden. Danske Bank supports a high degree of workplace flexibility (our team is currently using a hybrid working model, where we work at least 3 days a week in the office).
This role does not include a relocation allowance for candidates who are not based in Sweden.
You will:

• Provide timely advice to key front office stakeholders on various applicable regulations and/or internal policies and instructions
• Support or conduct periodic risk assessments
• Run targeted Compliance Thematic Reviews/ Monitorings/ Deep dives
• Provide input to and maintain Compliance policies, instructions and business procedures
• Investigate internal compliance escalations
• Support external requests

About you:

• Previous experience, at least 5 years, in either front office, such as Sales & Trading, Back/Middle Office or Compliance specifically advisory
• Relevant degree e.g. business, economics would be an advantage
• Professional qualifications in regulations and/or products e.g. ICA, CISI, ICMA, SwedSec is preferred
• Strong understanding of Swedish Capital Markets, specifically in Equities and/or Fixed Income. Familiarity with the Digital Assets and/or Commodities would be an advantage
• Solid understanding of applicable regulations including any local requirements e.g. MiFID and MAR
• Comfortable with public speaking/training large groups is a must
• Fluent in Swedish with business proficiency in English

“Danske Bank aims to grow a diverse and inclusive culture to mirror the societies we are part of and to create equal opportunities for our employees.“
What We Offer
We offer stable employment based on an employment contract, along with a wide range of benefits.
The salary offered for this role will be based on your qualifications, competencies, and relevant professional experience.
Interested in becoming part of our team?
We hope to hear from you! Kindly note that we are processing applications on a continuous basis.
Your job function (position) in the job contract will be Compliance.
For more information, please contact Hiring Manager Ricky John Crump, Head of Markets & Transaction Banking Compliance,via email ricr@danskebank.dk.


About Us

Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with bridges to the world around us. For 150 years, we have supported people and businesses in releasing their potential. A career with us is an opportunity to join a community of 22,000 colleagues in a culture where we are committed to Teaming Up, Owning It and Being Open. Together, we are on a journey to transform Danske Bank into a better bank. For our customers, our employees and the societies around us.