Job Description

Danske Bank deploys technical systems (models) to manage financial crime risk across its branches and subsidiaries. The FCC Risk Models and Transaction Monitoring team forms part of the Bank’s Group Compliance function, which provides oversight and management of compliance risk and promotes a strong compliance culture within the Bank. The team oversees models and solutions used for anti-money laundering transaction monitoring, customer risk rating, customer sanctions screening, transaction sanctions screening and fraud prevention.

The Financial Crime Principal Compliance Officer working in FCC Risk Models and Transaction Monitoring team is a key subject matter expert responsible for defining the Bank’s requirements for development and maintenance of models as well as providing oversight and advice to the front-line teams as they implement and use those models on a daily basis.

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 position can be located both in Lithuania and Poland. If hired in Lithuania, the applicable salary range will be from monthly based on your competencies relevant for the job.

Please apply as soon as possible, as we conduct interviews on an ongoing basis. This role does not include a relocation allowance.

You will

• Develop the framework, instructions, standards, and other governance documentation related to models and solutions used to address or mitigate risks associated with financial crime
• Support, challenge and advise the Business, in designing, developing, building, testing, implementing, operating, maintaining, enhancing and retiring models and solutions for the management of Financial Crime risk
• Drive execution of the team’s strategy in line with department and organization goals
• Support, advise and mentor junior team members, acting as a trusted advisor
• Represent the Bank’s models and solutions environment to regulators and auditors and support regulatory engagements.
• Act as a trusted advisor for the 1 st line teams responsible for execution of the controls
• Act as a mentor for more junior colleagues within the 2 nd line team and support FCC managers in crafting and executing the compliance strategy

About you

• 10 years experience working in a related role within financial services, such as: Compliance and Advisory; Risk Monitoring, Management or Governance; Financial Crime Prevention; Controls Design and Maintenance; or Model Risk Management
• Understanding of the technical and practical aspects of Financial Crime Prevention models and solutions, including data sourcing, typologies and statistical or machine learning methods
• Experience in building or review of statistical models or machine learning tools
• Experience in providing clear and concise risk or issue statements, disclosures or escalations to senior leadership or regulatory bodies
• Experience in development, maintenance and implementation of FCP related instructions, procedures or operating standards
• Stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Leadership and mentoring skills
• Advanced in spoken and written English

We offer

• Growth opportunities: professional & supportive team, e-learnings, numerous development programs; (incl. professional certificates); 100+ professions for internal mobility opportunities.
• Health & Well-being: a diverse, inclusive, work & life balance work environment; additional health insurance; mental well-being practices; partial psychologist counselling compensation; silence and sleep zones at the office; game rooms.
• Hybrid working conditions: Work from home up to two days a week; home office budget (after the probation period); modern Danske Campus workplace developed with anthropologist for the best employee experience.
• Additional days of leave: for rest, health, volunteering, exams in higher education institutions, and other important activities. Moreover, for seniority with Danske Bank.
• Monetary compensation package: accidents & critical diseases insurance; financial support in case of unfortunate events, travel insurance; IIIrd Pillar Pension Fund contribution.

Uniqueness is powerful - we welcome everyone in Danske Bank.

The applicable salary range will be from 4800 to 7200 EUR monthly (based on your competencies relevant for the job). Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package (benefits are only valid for Lithuania the same as the salary ranges) which includes:

Your job function (position) in the job contract will be Officer - Compliance, Principal. From 1 April 2026 it will be renamed to Risk & Control under our new job architecture, with no impact on the role or responsibilities.

If youre interested in this role and joining my team, feel free to contact me - Dariusz Kucharski via LinkedIn, and I will answer your questions!

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.