Head of Data Quality

Job ID: 19556 

Quality Assurance, Quality, QA, Data, Hadoop, Cloud

Would you like to lead a team of highly skilled QA engineers in their ambition to build technical solutions that brings Nordea to the next level in its data journey? We are now looking for a Head of Data Quality with a passion for data.

In Nordea, we’re harnessing the power of technology to reinvent the future of banking. A tech revolution is underway – and you can make an impact. Though we’re a Nordic bank, we’re also one of the largest IT employers in Tricity and Warsaw. Working with international teams in an inspiring working environment, you’ll have lots of opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career.  

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Data Systems Engineering team. We add value by creating solutions that support our mission of democratizing data access and make it possible for customers and staff to benefit from Nordea's rich and unique data. As Head of Data Quality, you’ll play a valuable role in developing and coaching your direct reports.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing, growing and evolving the unit and its capabilities.  
• Working with the head of Data Systems Engineering to develop strategic plans. 
• Leading a group of experienced QA professionals. 
• Collaborating with other capability area functions.  
• Managing operational team activities. Ensuring that mandatory and compliance activities are delivered with highest quality and according to set time frames.  
• Supporting budgetary and resource planning.  

You’ll join a team with a high level of knowledge and experience. The role can be based in Poland, Finland, Sweden or Norway. 

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in being at our best – and that we imagine you share with us.  

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Are passionate about coaching and you nurture an open dialogue and feedback culture in your unit.
• Have an analytical and data driven mindset.  
• Have a structured work approach, understand complex problems are and you are able to prioritize work in a fast-pace environment.    
• Have great people management skills, experience of cross-border projects with different cultures and knowledge of organisational value-based leadership 
• Holds a general technical knowledge and business orientation.

Your experience and background: 

• A natural “can do” attitude and a high level of curiosity within your field.
• As we are truly international organisation, we expect you to be able to speak and write English at an advanced level.
• You are risk aware, speak up when needed and like to work in an environment where we have open and transparent dialogs. 
• Thrive in dynamic environment and are able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Have great team-working skills, enjoy learning and are excited about bringing ideas to the table.
• Have excellent communication skills and ability to engage people.
• Experience in working with distributed teams.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 14/10/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Martin Wolf

At Nordea, we know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. We deeply believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us better at serving customers and communities. So please come as you are.

Only for candidates in Sweden: For union information, please contact Finansförbundet at finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACO at SacoNordea@nordea.com.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

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