Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) Danske Bank A/S, London Branch

The role Danske Bank is seeking an experienced Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO) to join our London Branch. This role sits within Group Compliance and plays a critical part in maintaining strong financial crime governance, regulatory compliance, and effective oversight across the Branch. As MLRO, you will act as the Branch’s SMF17 holder, providing independent challenge, expert advice, and leadership on financial crime risk, while supporting a strong and open compliance culture. This is a high-profile role with real influence, offering the opportunity to shape financial crime governance, support senior decision-making, and contribute directly to the integrity and reputation of the London Branch. What you will do Define, maintain and oversee the London Branch’s financial crime policies, instructions and procedures Receive and assess internal suspicious activity reports and submit external SARs where required Provide advice and challenge to senior management and the business on financial crime matters Monitor, analyse and report on the Branch’s financial crime risk profile, including key metrics and emerging risks. Engage with regulators, law enforcement and internal stakeholders as appropriate Support training and awareness activity to ensure staff understand their financial crime responsibilities Chair or contribute to relevant governance forums and committees Work closely with Headquarters and the wider Group to identify, manage and report financial crime risks Acting as an informal lead and mentor to the International MLRO community Carry out assurance tests as part of the FCC LC&I Advisory & Assurance yearly compliance activity plan. What success looks like You will be seen as a trusted, pragmatic adviser, known for sound judgement, constructive challenge and clarity. The business will value your input, regulators will have confidence in the Branch’s approach, and colleagues will feel supported and informed in meeting their financial crime responsibilities. Senior Managers Regime This role is subject to the Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMF17) and requires ongoing assessment of fitness and propriety in line with FCA requirements. What we are looking for Strong knowledge of UK financial crime legislation and regulatory expectations Experience operating gin a financial crime, compliance, risk or investigative environment Sound judgement, independence of thought and the ability to provide constructive challenge Clear and confident communication skills, with the ability to engage at all levels Relevant professional qualifications or equivalent experience in financial crime or compliance Previous SMF17 experience Why join us You will be joining a collaborative and supportive working culture where professionalism, trust and respect sit at the heart of how we work. We value open dialogue and constructive challenge, encouraging people to speak up, think critically and contribute their expertise in a way that genuinely shapes outcomes. We are committed to creating an environment that enables people to do their best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Flexibility, wellbeing and sustainability are taken seriously, recognising that long-term success depends on engaged, motivated people. The role provides intellectual challenge and variety in a complex regulatory environment, while remaining sustainable and well supported. At Danske Bank, we value difference and are committed to equal opportunity for all. To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register….