About the job
Join Saxo's newly established Risk & Compliance Portfolio in Group PMO and help shape and deliver some of the bank's most critical projects. The portfolio plays a central role in protecting Saxo's license to operate by driving the execution of regulatory, compliance and risk-related projects across the organisation. As a team, we are known for execution excellence, strong stakeholder partnerships and the ability to drive complex change across Saxo.
In this role, you will take end-to-end ownership of complex cross-functional projects and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across the organisation. You will combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, helping translate complex regulatory, risk and operational challenges into clear priorities, actionable plans and tangible outcomes.
The position is based in Copenhagen (HQ), with limited travel expected. Physical presence will be required. Relocation will not be provided.
Responsibilities
- Lead and deliver complex, high-impact Risk & Compliance projects across the organisation
- Own project governance, planning, risks and reporting, ensuring transparency and alignment throughout delivery
- Drive cross-functional stakeholder alignment and support clear decision-making in complex environments
- Translate complex regulatory, risk and operational matters into actionable plans and clear communication
- Navigate urgency, ambiguity and competing priorities while maintaining momentum and delivery focus
Your profile
You are an experienced Project Manager who thrives in environments characterised by urgency, complexity and high business impact.
You combine strategic acumen with strong tactical execution and a flair for operational efficiency. You are comfortable navigating ambiguity, driving momentum and creating structure where direction is not always clear.
You build credibility quickly and act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders across all levels of the organisation - from senior management to subject matter experts and delivery teams. You communicate clearly, challenge constructively and know how to translate complex regulatory, risk and operational challenges into actionable plans and tangible outcomes.
You are proactive, resilient and motivated by solving critical challenges in a fast-moving environment where priorities evolve and no two projects are the same.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years of project management experience delivering complex projects
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience driving cross-functional initiatives in complex organisations
- Experience within regulatory, compliance, risk, governance or remediation-related initiatives is an advantage
- Experience from the financial sector or another highly regulated industry is a plus
- Strong command of project planning, governance and reporting tools
- Excellent facilitation skills
We get curious people invested in the world
When you work at Saxo, you become a Saxonian and part of a purpose-driven organisation, where good ideas are always taken seriously, and where you can make a true impact. We are invested in your development, and you can expect a robust career from day one when you join Saxo – no matter which role you take on.
You will join 2,500 other ambitious colleagues across 11 countries and become part of an international organisation. Working in Saxo, you will get to meet colleagues from many different cultures and backgrounds, and you should know that we value diversity and inclusion and see it as a genuine source of strength to drive growth, foster innovation and position us for long-term success.
We encourage an open feedback culture and supportive team environments enabling employees to grow and fulfil their career aspirations.
When you bring passion, curiosity, drive and team spirit, your learning journey will be dynamic and your career opportunities in Saxo will be immense.
At Saxo we don’t just offer a job – we offer an opportunity to invest in your future!
How to apply :
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of project management experience delivering complex projects
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience driving cross-functional initiatives in complex organisations
- Experience within regulatory, compliance, risk, governance or remediation-related initiatives
- Experience from the financial sector or another highly regulated industry
- Strong command of project planning, governance and reporting tools
- Excellent facilitation skills
- Physical presence in Copenhagen HQ (on-site); relocation not provided
What We Do
At Saxo we believe that when you invest, you unlock a new curiosity for the world around you. Discovering an intuitive desire within to actively learn, explore, and ask questions, you will engage with new companies, new communities, maybe even new countries. You could call this an appetite or passion for new knowledge and skills. We call it curiosity. Ultimately everything we do as a company is focused on getting curious people invested in the world by giving our clients more ways to make more of their money. We began in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1992 with a clear vision: to make the global financial markets accessible for more people. In 1998, we launched one of the first online trading platforms in Europe, providing professional-grade tools and easy access to global financial markets for anyone who wanted to invest. Today we are a well-capitalised Danish (EU) bank with top capital ratios and positive rating from S&P, trusted by over 1.2 million clients. As an international award-winning investment firm for investors and traders who are serious about investing, our clients enjoy regulated and reliable access to over 71,000 financial instruments on our industry-leading platforms. Keeping our headquarters in our beloved Denmark, we have expanded our reach to having more than 70 nationalities employed in offices in 14 countries. We are proud of our Scandinavian heritage and we are committed to the values of trust, fairness, and security. We believe this gives our clients the confidence to be adventurous and curious. Curiosity can lead you to places you never could have imagined. When you invest, you stimulate the mind, you see new perspectives, and you broaden your horizons. Personal transformation is inevitable as you develop a sincere interest and curiosity for not only the world, but also for others. At Saxo our greatest hope is for everyone to become engaged, to feel empowered, and to Be Invested
