Start Your Analyst Career with LC&I Strategy & Transformation team

Do you want to actively shape the future of one of the leading Nordic wholesale banks while accelerating your professional skillset? Do you wish to empower our different business areas across Corporate & Institutional Banking, Transaction Banking, Markets, Investment Banking and Asset Management to drive impactful change? Then this is your opportunity to join us in the Strategy & Transformation team in Danske Bank’s business unit for Large Corporates & Institutions.

But first, who are we at Danske Bank?     

The ‘Large Corporates and Institutions’ (LC&I) business unit s Danske Bank’s largest and most sophisticated customers across the Nordics - and has a strong foundation of long-lasting customer relationships, a comprehensive range of product offerings, and high customer satisfaction. Since June 2023, we have embarked on an exciting journey with our new Forward ’28 strategy, aiming to become the leading wholesale bank in the Nordics. Our teamplays an important role in enabling the Senior Leadership team to navigate in a complex environment and take informed strategic decisions to meet our strategic commitments or course correct as necessary. As part of the Strategy & Transformation team, you will therefore have an important responsibility to keep the finger on the pulse on industry, competitor and customer trends to steer the strategic direction for the LC&I business.

What Sets Us Apart?

In Danske Bank we are committed to your personal and professional growth, providing resources and opportunities to advance and excel. Our diverse, global team enriches our community and enhances our insights and solutions. Also, we support a balanced approach to work, where flexibility serves in achieving personal and professional success. Finally, our employees enjoy competitive compensation packages, comprehensive health benefits, and a range of perks.

The team

As a member of the LC&I Strategy & Transformation team, you will join a high profile, ambitious and diverse group of approximately twelve professionals who bring either external consultancy experience or notable internal expertise from within Danske Bank. We work with the general principle of “freedom with responsibility” – which empowers you to support projects and manage your assignments from day one, with ongoing support from leaders and colleagues. The team is operationally split into two different legs: Strategy & Insights and Strategy Execution Office. While each of the teams have different mandates, it is crucial that we closely collaborate to create true shareholder value from idea generation to the successful implementation. 

As a team, we are recognised for our consulting expertise and deep banking knowledge – while being positive, inspiring, and endlessly curious. You will find opportunities to think creatively, constructively challenge stakeholders, and advocate for the best interests of Danske Bank and our customers. We also want to create a fun social environment through various activities outside of our projects, including quarterly team days, weekly breakfasts, Friday socials, yoga sessions, and more.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, refine and steer the long-term strategic direction for our LC&I business unit.
• Lead strategic projects by scoping, structuring and solving complex problems in close collaboration with subject matter experts across the bank.
• Develop and manage a detailed transformation roadmap, coordinating business planning efforts to ensure timely execution of initiatives.
• Clearly define and communicate program ambitions and intentions to stakeholders at all levels.
• Facilitate ad-hoc strategic deep-dives by driving interviews and workshops, analysing data, and structuring information to enable our Senior Leadership team to take important decisions. 
• Help build the consulting toolbox for both colleagues within the team and across the organisation.

Who We Are Looking For:

As a person you are energetic and have an ability to inspire people around you. You are proactive and have the ability to actively seek input and take initiative without hesitation – both individually and in collaboration. Additionally, the ideal candidates possess:

• Keen interest in building a consulting toolbox within the financial industry.
• Ability to build relationships and foster collaboration across a broad stakeholder landscape. 
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to think strategically to solve complex problems.
• Full proficiency in English (written and spoken) is a must.
• Good PowerPoint and Excel skills. 

Benefits of Starting Your Career with Us:

• Becoming a part of the First Year Analyst onboarding program, you will attend sessions and social events that