Tribe Risk Partner

Job description

Are you an experienced risk management professional with practical 1st Line experience, who thrives close to the business, enjoys shaping ways of working, and wants to contribute in a bank that is transforming fast? We are looking for candidates with solid experience within non-financial risk management, bringing a strong understanding of how to identify, assess, and manage risks across business processes. At

Danske Bank we are expanding our 1st Line of Defence risk management set-up in Poland, and we are now hiring a Tribe Risk Partner to support our development tribes within: Asset Finance Credit Journey In this role, you will support tribes across the full activity spectrum -Run, Regulatory and Licence‑to‑operate, as well as strategic change and development, ensuring sound risk management is embedded in day‑to‑day operations and change initiatives alike.

You will work side-by-side with cross‑functional tribes to ensure risks are identified early, assessed pragmatically, managed consistently, and translated into action - while helping build a strong, open, and proactive risk culture. The workplace is located in Warsaw, Poland. Danske Bank supports workplace flexibility (we currently use a hybrid work model, where we work at least 3-4 days in the office). This role does not include a relocation allowance.

What you will be doing As a Tribe Risk partner in 1st Line of Defence, you will own core risk management disciplines and help tribes navigate complex initiatives with multiple parallel assessments and stakeholders. You will coordinate, drive and support the tribes in delivering required risk work end-to-end, including: Risk & Control

Self-Assessments (RCSAs): facilitate and drive RCSA completion, ensure quality, follow-up, and approvals via existing governance structures Product Governance & Product lifecycle risk: support Product Owners with risk governance through design, change and lifecycle activities - ensuring risks are understood, documented and mitigated GDPR / privacy risk assessments: drive and coordinate GDPR-related assessments (e.g., impact assessments where relevant), ensuring risks and required actions are clear and followed through

Incidents, issues & remediation: review, escalate where needed, support mitigation, and identify trends to prevent reoccurrence Observations & follow-up: monitor and follow up on audit and observation backlogs, high-risk items, remediation activities, and support the business through reviews and mitigation efforts Risk awareness & training: build risk awareness through day-to-day dialogue, meetings, and regular updates - making risk management practical, not bureaucratic

About you 3+ years of experience in risk management (preferably within financial institutions or consulting), with the ability to work on your own and in cross-border set-ups.

Practical experience from a 1st Line risk organisation, with the ability to understand the business and work close to decision-making.

Experience should include RCSA execution and facilitation, product governance/product risk, GDPR/privacy risk assessments, and incident and issue management Practical understanding of key banking and operational risk legislation and frameworks, such as GDPR, Product Governance requirements, and operational / non‑financial risk management, and the ability to apply these in a 1st Line of Defence context

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills - you are skilled at reaching out, challenging constructively, and creating alignment
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, detail-oriented approach with a curious mindset
• Ability to thrive in change and be motivated by digital evolution (including the opportunities and risks that come with it) An open and inclusive mindset to collaborate effectively with colleagues across the Nordic countries, Poland, Lithuania and India Fluency in English, written and spoken Understanding of one (or more) of these business areas: Asset Finance and Credit Journey, including business processes, products, customer journeys, and operating models would be considered advantageous What we offer At Danske Bank, you will join a collaborative and inclusive environment with strong opportunities for learning and development.

You will work in an attractive office setting in Warsaw and be part of a team that values execution, collaboration, and knowledge sharing. “We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We believe diversity drives innovation.” Interested in becoming part of our team? Your job function (position) in the job contract will be Risk & Control. We review applications on a continuous basis so please apply as soon as possible.

For further information, please contact Hiring Manager Morten van de Louw via email [contact redacted].