Financial Crime & Regulatory Expert (Remote, Denmark)

Job summary

The role involves translating legal requirements into operational guidelines and policies to help business units meet regulatory expectations and mitigate financial crime risks. The position is part of a team responsible for maintaining a comprehensive Financial Crime Prevention Policy Framework and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the drafting of the overall Financial Crime Prevention strategy and risk appetite at the policy level.
• Identify and translate relevant laws and guidelines into operational requirements and policy statements.
• Engage with various functions to ensure compliance with local laws and regulations.
• Approve key business procedures and controls to ensure compliance with the Financial Crime Prevention Policy Framework.
• Monitor compliance with policies across business lines and control functions.
• Maintain internal governance documentation related to the Financial Crime Policy Framework.

Qualifications

• Legal degree (LL.M. or similar) or relevant qualifications.
• Familiarity with AML legislation and sanctions regulations.
• Excellent writing skills for interpreting laws into clear policy statements.
• Strong commercial insight and dedication to risk and compliance practices.
• Sharp analytical skills and a solution-driven mindset.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively on various tasks.
• Strong communication skills to influence outcomes and build connections.

Skills

• Process-oriented perspective with adaptability to new challenges.

Education

• Legal degree or equivalent qualifications in a relevant field.

Tools

• Familiarity with compliance and regulatory tools related to financial crime prevention.