Head of Committee Office

Head of Committee Office with a Grasp of the Executive Agenda
Would you like to work in a culture where success is a team effort, and we embrace openness, commitment, and collaboration? We are looking for a resolute and adept Head of Committee Office ready to lead and enhance our senior management committee operations at Group Risk Management, Danske Bank. If you are the type who can create order in fast-changing agendas and thrive on overseeing important processes, this role might be for you.

Join our team
Danske Bank is a key player in the Nordic finance system, and we are committed to providing our customers with the best banking services. You will be part of the Risk Integration & Assurance team and support the operation of decision-making committees for Danske Bank’s Executive Leadership Team. You will lead a team of four people who cover various committees and support senior management. In this role, you will lead and develop the team and ensure good collaboration across the organization, ranging from The Executive Leadership Team and the Company Secretariat to subject matter specialists.

The Role
As the Head of Committee Office at Danske Bank, your role extends beyond overseeing a team of four dedicated specialists; you are a catalyst for their growth and a visionary setting new heights for our committee secretariat standards. This position demands strategic acumen and a keen ability to ensure seamless operations across various committees within the bank.

• Guide and enhance the professional development of a team committed to bolstering Danske Bank's committee frameworks.
• Craft and implement strategic objectives for the Committee Office, upholding excellence in committee secretariat functions.
• Act as the primary liaison for all committee-related inquiries, ensuring effective communication and coordination with the Company Secretariat.
• Oversee the detailed administration of committee meetings, from preparing and distributing materials to documenting agendas and decisions.

Who are we looking for?
Danske Bank seeks a strategic leader with a substantial background in a major Danish bank, ideally versed in risk management or committee facilitation. The ideal candidate excels in dynamic, high-stakes environments and demonstrates great strategic and communicative skills across all organizational levels.

• A previous experience with managing and cultivating a team of professionals, emphasizing meticulous attention to detail and organizational prowess.
• Established capability in establishing and sustaining solid relationships with stakeholders, including senior managers and executives.
• In-depth knowledge of corporate governance and Danish corporate law, paired with a strategic commercial outlook.
• Great communication abilities, fluent in both English and a Scandinavian language, ensuring clear and precise exchanges.

Success Factors:

• Proficiency in planning, facilitating, and documenting high-level meetings, notably with Danske Bank’s Executive Leadership Team.
• Expertise in managing projects and processes aligned with the executive agenda.
• Competence in conducting and leading discussions with senior stakeholders.

We envision you as an individual with extensive experience within a prominent Danish bank or profound expertise in project management, senior management support, or HR leadership. Embrace this role and drive significant impact at the heart of Danske Bank’s decision-making processes.

What we offer
We offer you an inclusive and international work environment where you will contribute to our shared success. If you enjoy challenges and want to take the next step in your career, we offer you a prominent level of responsibility. We work out of Danske Bank’s new headquarters next to the Copenhagen Central Station, and we also offer flexible working during the week, e.g., working from home.

Ready for an exciting challenge?
We process applications on an ongoing basis, and we await yours.

If you have any questions about the position, please contact Thomas Frederiksen, Head of Risk Integration & Assurance, at +45 20 28 32 86 or [email protected].

Placering
Copenhagen V, Denmark

Arbejdsadresser
Bernstorffsgade 40 1577 København V