Head of Asset Finance Sweden
Job Description
Join Asset Finance Sweden as Head of Asset Finance Sweden and lead the business through an important transformation. As part of a Nordic Asset Finance organisation, you will combine strong local leadership and customer focus with close collaboration across countries and functions.
Asset Finance Sweden is an integral part of our Nordic organisation, and you will work closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the Nordic countries to share expertise, align priorities and translate common ambitions into strong local execution.
What You Will Be Doing
You will lead our Asset Finance business in Sweden across sales and operations. A key priority will be to guide the organisation through a business transformation that will develop how we serve customers, collaborate and work. The transformation will be supported by the introduction of a new IT system and by applying AI in relevant areas. Throughout the transformation, you will maintain our commitment to customer relationships, operational effectiveness and the cultural values that define our Swedish business.
You will
Have full PnL responsibility for our Swedish Asset Finance businessLead and develop the Swedish organisation across sales and operationsBuild and maintain long-term relationships with Swedish customers and partnersContribute actively to the Nordic Asset Finance organisation and build strong collaboration, knowledge sharing and alignment across countries and functionsManage HR responsibilities and serve as country caretaker for the broader teamEngage stakeholders across Sweden, the Nordic organisation and the wider bank to turn common priorities into effective local execution
About You
You have a genuine and transparent communication style and the confidence to voice opinions constructively. You build trust, create openness and bring people together across organisational and national boundaries. We see that you are an effective learner with the ambition to stay, grow and contribute over the long term.
Your profile
Fluent Swedish speaker with strong English communication abilitiesLeadership experience from customer-facing businesses and complex organisationsBroad business knowledge across sales, risk, operations and transformation, together with the ability to collaborate effectively across countries and functions
Experience leading business transformation and implementing new technology would strengthen your application. Familiarity with AI-enabled ways of working is an advantage, but the emphasis is on your ability to lead the business, engage people and turn technology into practical improvements for customers and colleagues.
What We Offer You
You will join an organisation with a strong growth track record and where your leadership can make a real difference. You will have opportunities to develop your skills in transformation
leadership while working in a customer facing role with a clear commercial growth focus. Our supportive environment encourages authentic communication and provides the autonomy to challenge and contribute meaningfully.
Due to having our core business both in Stockholm and Linköping and customers throughout the country, travels will be expected on a regular basis.
Are you ready for the next step?
We are looking for someone ready to lead, learn, and transform our Swedish operations. If you are excited about combining people leadership with customer focus in a rapidly evolving environment, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Claus Sørup Rasmussen at claus.sorup@nordania.dk with any questions about this opportunity.
The application deadline is 2026-09-27. We look forward to hearing from you!
We review applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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.