Senior Sustainability Reporting Specialist/Analyst

Are you ready to drive the future of sustainability reporting? Do you want to be part of a team that is setting the standard for integrating sustainability into a leading financial institution's core processes? At Danske Bank, we are on a dedicated journey to embed sustainability into everything we do, and we are seeking a driven and highly collaborative professional to help us make it work in practice.

About us

We are looking for a senior profile to join our Group Finance Sustainability Reporting team. As part of this specialised unit, you will be instrumental in driving the implementation of sustainability reporting across Danske Bank Group, collaborating with internal stakeholders to ensure high-quality, transparent, and impactful reporting aligned with our sustainability goals.

You will be welcomed into a small, skilful team of dedicated specialists who are committed to inspiring change driving transformation . Together, we work on visionary projects that shape the way sustainability reporting is integrated into the Group's financial framework, ensuring compliance and facilitating positive change.

About the role

You will play a pivotal role in interpreting and practically implementing sustainability reporting requirements, with a particular focus on CSRD and ESRS. Your work will directly shape how we develop robust, scalable, and auditable reporting processes that deliver results in practice—not just on paper.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading or contributing to the review and assurance-readiness of sustainability disclosures in the Annual Report and other regulatory filings.
• Translating complex regulatory requirements into practical solutions that support a strong control and reporting environment.
• Supporting the financial materiality assessment and advising on emerging ESG topics.
  Collaborating with stakeholders across Group Finance, Risk, Legal, and business units to ensure consistent and compliant reporting practices.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for someone with the expertise, collaboration skills and a strong motivation to contribute to the evolving field of sustainability reporting. You should be a proactive and analytical professional who thrives in a team environment and is motivated by the opportunity to manage complex challenges with practical solutions. A strong drive to explore and co-create solutions with stakeholders is essential. The ideal candidate has:

• Practical experience with CSRD/ESRS implementation and a solid understanding of the practical implications of the evolving EU sustainability landscape.
• A strong background in sustainability assurance and/or financial audit, accounting—ideally with 3–5+ years of experience from a Big 4 firm or a listed company.
• Analytical strength and the ability to assess complex regulatory texts and translate them into actionable insights.
• Highly developed collaboration abilities, solid skills in managing stakeholders and a strong drive to explore, analyse, and co-create solutions to complex challenges in diverse teams.

Maria Steffensen, Head of Sustainability Reporting, Group Finance, says, "This is a distinct chance to take a leading role in sustainability reporting in a leading Nordic bank. You will have the chance to facilitate the integration of sustainability into core financial processes and work in a collaborative, learning-focused environment where your expertise will direct the path ahead. We are on an exciting journey to embed sustainability into everything we do—and we are looking for someone who shares our drive to make it work in practice" .

Ready to join us?

Apply now We process applications continuously, so we encourage you to apply sooner rather than later. If you have any questions about the job, please contact Head of Sustainability Reporting, Group Finance, Maria Steffensen at tel

We look forward to receiving your application