Senior Risk Specialist to Third Party Risk Management

Are you willing to contribute to Third‑Party Risk Management in a leading Nordic financial institution? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
You will join a global, specialised team responsible for implementing and maintaining the bank’s Third‑Party Risk Management (TPRM) Programme. This work enables the organisation to identify, assess, mitigate, and manage risks related to suppliers, outsourcers, and strategic partners.
As a Senior Third‑Party Risk Management Specialist, you will serve as a subject‑matter expert on risks associated with third‑party arrangements, including third‑party risk, operational risk, and supply‑chain risk. You will support all phases of the TPRM lifecycle, from due diligence and onboarding through ongoing lifecycle management and termination.
In this role, you will act as a TPRM process gatekeeper, ensuring that third‑party arrangements are assessed and managed in line with internal policies and requirements. You will provide practical guidance to line managers, contract owners, and subject‑matter specialists, helping balance business needs with risk, compliance, and cost considerations.
This position plays a key role in the effective implementation and ongoing maintenance of Danske Bank’s TPRM Programme, ensuring alignment with regulatory expectations and internal governance standards.
You will:

- Develop and maintain policies, procedures, tools, and templates in line with defined standards and requirements

- Continuously evolve and improve the TPRM framework and related processes in close collaboration with colleagues

- Lead and coordinate due diligence and risk assessment activities across all phases of the TPRM lifecycle

- Collaborate with cross functional subject matter experts to support informed and well rounded risk assessments

- Analyse complex risk scenarios, propose pragmatic solutions, and communicate outcomes clearly to diverse audiences

- Build and maintain strong relationships with business and management teams, providing in-depth guidance on third party risk management topics

- Promote TPRM best practices to improve risk awareness and understanding across the organisation

About you:

- Solid expertise and at least 3 years of experience in third party risk management, vendor management, and/or operational risk management within the financial services industry

- Strong professional skills combined with individual drive, curiosity, and a pragmatic approach to complex problem solving

- Ability to collaborate effectively, working confidently within and across teams

- A relevant educational background in business, risk management, information technology, or a related field

- A background in procurement, legal, audit, or control/assurance is welcomed, especially if paired with an interest in developing expertise in third party risk management

- Strong understanding of key regulatory requirements such as GDPR, DORA, relevant compliance standards, and industry best practices

- Sound knowledge of cybersecurity, data privacy, and information security principles

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to identify, assess, and evaluate risks

- Upper intermediate English proficiency; knowledge of Nordic languages would be beneficial

"We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation."
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.
Feel free to contact me - Toby Courtney @ LinkedIn  if you have any questions!