Location: Vilnius, Lithuania

Are you keen to contribute to third-party risk management in a leading Nordic financial institution? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you. Join our growing team, where you can play a vital role in shaping Danske Bank’s third-party risk management framework and your own career. Enjoy a hybrid working environment with a high degree of flexibility.

TPRM Risk Analytics & Supplier Assurance is a key division within Danske Bank’s Third-Party Risk Management organisation. Our newly formed team is responsible for developing, managing, and enhancing the third-party risk rating model, as well as supervising the bank’s portfolio of third parties.

We are seeking a Senior Risk Specialist to join our team of experts, helping us fulfil our dual mandate of managing risk and ensuring the efficient onboarding and oversight of third parties. As part of our global team, you can look forward to collaborating with colleagues based in Lithuania and Denmark.

“We believe your mindset and approach are your most valuable assets. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, including experience in procurement, risk, or vendor management, to join us and contribute unique perspectives.”

You will:

• Support the development of third-party risk rating models to enhance the risk assessment process
• Maintain and update underlying risk assessments associated with the models
• Define and implement effective controls to mitigate identified risks
• Monitor emerging and potential risks, adapting strategies and models as needed
• Collaborate closely with data analysts to improve risk evaluation processes
• Facilitate communication and integration between data analytics and the Central Risk Assessment Methodology (CRAM)
• Address and resolve gaps identified within CRAM procedures in collaboration with subject matter experts across the bank
• Promote TPRM best practices to enhance risk awareness among colleagues and stakeholders
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives

About you:

• At least 3 years of experience in non-financial risk management, enterprise risk management (ERM), third-party risk management, or operational risk management within the financial services industry
• Experience working with cybersecurity, data privacy, and information security
• Strong understanding and experience with core regulatory requirements such as GDPR, DORA, and outsourcing, as well as industry best practices
• Professional skills, individual drive, curiosity, and a pragmatic approach to complex problem-solving
• Upper-intermediate English language skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and assess risks
• Ability to foster collaboration, working seamlessly within and across teams
• Education degree in business, risk management, information technology, or a related field
• Can have a background in procurement, legal, or audit/control assurance with an interest in expanding into third party risk management

We offer:

Monthly salary range from 3440 EUR to 5160 EUR gross (based on your competencies relevant for the job).

Additionally, each Danske Bank employee receives employee benefits package which includes:

• 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.

See all the benefits HERE.

Your job function (position) in the job contract will be Risk & Control.

We are seeking an independent and innovative individual, driven by a relentless forward momentum to navigate the uncertainties of large-scale transformations. With minimal supervision in this role, initiative and ownership from day one are essential. If you're interested in this role and joining my team, feel free to contact me – Mikkel Zieba Larsen @LinkedIn and I will answer your questions!