Vacancy details
General information
Reference
2026-1524

Category
Standard

Position description
Category
CEO Area - Legal & Corporate Compliance

Job title / Headline
Enterprise Risk Management & Governance Manager

Introduction
Are you looking for a job that combines Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), insurance and compliance? Scandlines is looking for an Enterprise Risk Management & Governance Manager.

Job description
We are looking for a motivated colleague to strengthen our governance team in a role that combines Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), corporate insurance interface work, and the opportunity to gradually develop into corporate compliance.

While the position initially serves as a maternity leave replacement for our Risk Manager, we are explicitly seeking someone interested in a long-term perspective within the organization.

You will become part of our Legal, Risk Management, Insurance & Corporate Compliance team, which consists of people with different backgrounds and areas of expertise, hereunder: Legal, economics, insurance and risk. This multidisciplinary setup reflects our approach to governance, combining legal judgement, business understanding and analytical insight.

Scandlines is a modern and innovative ferry operator, running two high-capacity, high-frequency routes with a strong sustainability ambition. At Scandlines we want to provide the best break on the journey for both passengers and freight customers.

Your role

• Develop and coordinate our Enterprise Risk Management framework
• Act as the interface between ERM and the corporate insurance programme, working closely with responsible colleagues
• Support management and business units in risk identification, assessment and mitigation
• Prepare risk analyses and reports for sound business decision-making
• Contribute to business continuity and organizational resilience
• Gradually take on responsibilities in corporate compliance and GDPR governance (non-IT focus), including policy development and awareness activities

Competencies

• Background in Economics, Business Administration, Legal, Finance, Risk Management or similar
• Experience in Enterprise Risk Management and/or corporate insurance
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• Ability to work across functions and cultures in an international environment
• Interest in developing into corporate compliance over time
• Curiosity, initiative and a pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset
• Experience in compliance is not required—we value genuine interest and willingness to develop in this area.

Additional information
Additional information
What we offer

In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organization, helping strengthen decision-making and resilience across the business through effective risk management and governance You will join an international and collaborative environment that offers excellent opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth beyond the initial maternity leave assignment.

The position is primarily based in either Copenhagen (Havneholmen) or Hamburg, and regular travel to other Scandlines offices is part of the role. We offer a competitive salary based on your qualifications, along with attractive benefits including a pension scheme, health insurance, staff canteen, special leave days and various discount agreements.

We review applications and conduct interviews on an ongoing basis and reserve the right to close the position once the right candidate has been identified. If you enjoy working where risk, governance and business decisions come together, we look forward to receiving your application.

Position location
Job location
Denmark, Copenhagen