Rating analyst for Rating & Financial Analysis

Are you ready to advance your career in financial analysis? Join our Rating & Financial Analysis department, where your expertise will help safeguard the bank’s portfolio and support business customers in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

About us

In the Rating & Financial Analysis department, we continuously assess credit risk and provide key insights that help us navigate the ever-changing global landscape. Our team covers diverse segments, including agriculture, real estate, SMEs, and large corporate clients, ensuring a comprehensive approach to risk management. You’ll be part of a department that plays a critical role in safeguarding the bank’s portfolio and supporting our business customers.

You’ll join a close-knit team that thrives on collaboration and mutual support, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can bring their ideas to the table. Currently, we are focused on using our analytical skills to anticipate how global uncertainties might impact our customers on both a portfolio and individual level. Based in Postbyen, Copenhagen, our team is part of a larger Nordic and Lithuanian network of approximately 60 analysts, all working to deliver high-quality insights and advice.

About the role

In Rating & Financial Analysis, we offer you the opportunity to continuously build your skills and lay the foundation for a strong career in the financial sector. We will support your professional development and ensure your expertise grows in alignment with our core focus areas. As you demonstrate strong capabilities, your tasks can expand to include cross-functional projects, enhance internal workflows, or even contribute to leadership initiatives.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Creating an overview of the information basis for individual clients and reaching out to relevant client managers
• Analysing annual reports, budgets, forecasts, etc., to gain insights into client profitability, capital structure, and payment capability
• Connecting business and financial risks to assess the credit risk of individual clients
• Preparing internal ratings, critical for both client relationships and the bank’s capital requirements

Who are we looking for?

There are many paths into this role. Whether you’re an experienced adviser looking to apply your skills in a new setting, a newly qualified cand.merc. with a couple of years of experience, or something entirely different, we welcome you to a department full of opportunities for both professional and personal growth.

What matters most is your ability to balance high-quality analysis with frequent deadline-driven work. You thrive on delivering clear and accessible written analyses, serving as a self-driven force within a team where individual cases are handled on their own, yet collective goals remain paramount.

Key qualities we are looking for:

• A strong ability to deliver high-quality financial analyses under tight deadlines
• Clear communication skills, ensuring your findings are understandable for all stakeholders
• A proactive approach and able to take responsibility for your tasks, while being a collaborative team player
• A high level of professionalism combined with a genuine drive to grow and contribute to the organisation
• Proficiency in both English and Danish

Theis Kierulff, Head of Rating Large Corporate & Property, says, “We are looking for colleagues who not only bring expertise but also share our values of collaboration, drive, and inclusivity. This is a workplace where you can build a strong professional network and lay the foundation for a thriving career. Danske Bank is on an exciting journey, and we hope you’ll join us”.

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 Theis Kierulff, Head of Rating Large Corporate & Property, tkie@danskebank.dk or Mads Skytt Søndberg, Head of Financial Analysis & Rating Specialized, msnd@danskebank.dk.