Senior Trade Finance Specialist

Senior Trade Finance Specialist Company: Danske Bank Location: Helsinki Posted: 2026-09-16 Are you interested in Trade Finance and ready to deliver quality customer service in a thriving international environment? Join our professional and leading Trade Finance team as a Senior Trade Finance Specialist, where you will provide comprehensive advisory services to clients across Finland whilst contributing to our digital transformation journey. What you will be doing As a Senior Trade Finance Specialist, you will work at the heart of our operations, collaborating closely with clients in Finland to deliver high-quality and tailored Trade Finance services. Your previous experience in bank guarantees will be essential as you support companies in navigating complex international bank guarantee transactions whilst working alongside colleagues in Nordic countries and Lithuania to ensure seamless service delivery. In this role you will Take ownership of bank guarantees end to end, creating value through trusted advice Keep documentation and deadlines on track for accurate, timely and compliant delivery Drive smarter ways of working that improve quality, efficiency and client focus Help develop digital capabilities that simplify processes and enhance client experience Build strong international collaboration to deliver a seamless service About you A minimum of three years in Trade Finance experience and strong knowledge in bank guarantees Knowledge of the legal, compliance and risk aspects of bank guarantees, including URDG and ISP rules; experience with other Trade Finance products is considered an advantage Engaging and professional communication skills in Finnish and English; skills in Swedish, German or French are considered an advantage A relevant degree in finance, business or a related field Proficiency in using digital tools accurately and efficiently A structured and proactive mindset, with confidence in navigating complexity, embracing new challenges and learning along the way What we offer you You will join an agile team of 10 Trade Finance specialists, ranked by clients as Finland's best Trade Finance team for two consecutive years in the Prospera Trade Finance survey. Working closely with experienced colleagues across the Nordics and Lithuania, you will broaden your expertise through collaboration, knowledge sharing and continuous professional growth. A strong team culture is central to our success. We celebrate achievements together and enjoy spending time as a team beyond our day-to-day work. Our hybrid working model offers flexibility while maintaining strong team connections through regular collaboration at the office 3-4 days weekly. Are you ready for the next step? We would be delighted to hear from you if you are ready to make your mark in Trade Finance. For more information about this position, please contact Minna Erkkilä at minna.erkkila@danskebank.fi or +358 50 410 9595 (on vacation 25-29 September). Please submit your application and CV by 4 October 2026. We look forward to hearing from you! About Us Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with bridges to the world around us. For 150 years, we have supported people and businesses in releasing their potential. A career with us is an opportunity to join a community of 22,000 colleagues in a culture where we are committed to Teaming Up, Owning It and Being Open. Together, we are on a journey to transform Danske Bank into a better bank. For our customers, our employees and the societies around us.