Graduate Program Legal, Risk & Compliance - Denmark

Graduate Program Denmark – Compliance Specialist (m/f/d)

Job Description

Are you looking to kick off your career journey? Do you like the idea of joining the European PayTech? If so, you are at the right place!

Our Graduate Program gives you the chance to build your own career path within our diverse international team, operating in more than 25 countries. Rotate among different teams, learn from experienced professionals, and make a difference by working on real business cases.

About the Role

As part of the Graduate Program in Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance, you will work at the intersection of law, technology, and business. You will support various risk management activities, support interpretation and implementation of regulatory requirements, collaborate with stakeholders across the organisation, and contribute to ensuring that our products, processes, and operations comply with applicable regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse and interpret legal and regulatory requirements relevant to the payments and financial services industry
• Support compliance, governance, and risk management initiatives across the organisation
• Assist in translating regulatory requirements into practical business processes and controls
• Collaborate with stakeholders across business, legal, compliance, and technology functions
• Participate in regulatory projects and implementation initiatives
• Prepare analyses, reports, recommendations, and presentations for stakeholders and senior management
• Support monitoring of regulatory developments and assess their potential business impact
• Contribute to cross-functional projects involving operational and technical teams

About the Program

Our Graduate Program is more than a learning path, it’s a journey where you will work on real business cases and have a direct impact on business results.

• Career Path: Start with a permanent contract from day one. Over 12 months, experience rotations across teams and transition into a landing role where you can continue to grow
• Training & Development: Receive a structured Project Management training program and access to our Digital PayTech University
• Impact & Networking: Work on real business challenges and collaborate with colleagues and senior leaders across Europe

Who are We Looking For?

• You have graduated within the past 12 months or will graduate within the next 6 months with a Master’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Commercial Law, Regulatory Affairs, Governance, Risk & Compliance, Information Technology, or another field combining legal and technical understanding
• You have strong written and verbal communication skills, are fluent in English, and Danish is considered a plus
• You bring international experience through studies, work, or collaboration in a global environment
• You have no more than one year of professional experience through internships, , or projects related to Compliance, Legal advisory, Governance, Risk management, Regulatory affairs, Financial services, Technology or regulated industries[HS1]
• You have the legal right to work in Denmark (e.g., residency or visa)
• You combine strong academic knowledge with a keen interest in the intersection between tech, payments, and regulatory topics
• You are comfortable working in a regulated environment and working with practical implementation of regulatory requirements in a complex organisation
• You are confident in collaborating with specialists and senior stakeholders, and building relationships across the organization
• You enjoy working in cross-functional and international environments

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to building a diverse culture where talents from all walks of life feel they truly belong. By applying to our Graduate Program, you are one step closer to joining us. Next starts with you, every day.

This target-driven sales role offers the chance to join a leading player in the Nordic payments ecosystem. You’ll spend much of your day on the phone, pursuing clear KPIs while gaining experience across a broad portfolio of payment solutions.

We are looking for a professional who exceeds their own targets, continuously improves their craft, and delivers results while building trust and long-term customer value. You take ownership of your performance but understand that the strongest results come from collaboration and contributing to a culture of quality, accountability, and shared success.

This role offers direct impact on your results, a supportive, high-performance team, and a competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

Next starts with you, every day

At Nexi, our next idea, our next innovation, starts with you. Join us today.

About Us

Are you interested in joining one of Europe’s leading PayTech companies? Do you want to be part of a diverse team, collaborating with colleagues from across Europe? If so, you’re in the right place!

About the Team

We are the result of merging Nexi, Nets, and Sia, with a presence in over 25 countries. With over 80 years of experience, we offer plenty of opportunities for personal and professional growth

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