Data Governance Expert

Job ID: 27545

Are you passionate about data and driven change? Would you like to build deep insight into the data landscape in Asset and Wealth management (AWM), where data plays a key role for business? We are looking for a Data Governance Expert to drive that data is fit for the digitalization of the bank and explore new ways of working with data with an emphasis on data quality both for business and regulatory purposes.

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. That’s why we’re deeply committed to providing the financial solutions of tomorrow to our customers. We’re creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.

About this opportunity

Welcome to AWM COO in the Application Portfolio and Data Management team. You’ll join AWM COO, a professional, fun and collaborative unit striving to “make it happen” – delivering excellence through tangible results. You will play a valuable role in identifying, defining and diagnosing data issues in addition to supporting Data Owners in best practices in the implementation of data governance and data quality management.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work closely together with Data Owners and Data Experts in order to bring their data assets under governance. You will provide support ranging from the practical implementation of data governance to communicating our data governance framework and data strategy
• Drive the data quality of AWM data. This includes the implementation and monitoring of data quality controls and data quality measurements in operational business processes
• Be one of the main responsible people for driving and implementing data governance in Nordea and work closely with our data steward on an operational level
• Be responsible for monitoring the effectiveness of data governance implementations in ‘Business as Usual’, which includes reviewing monthly data quality reporting and supporting the business in resolving data quality issues

The role is based in Helsinki, Stockholm, or Copenhagen.

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.  We are looking for a pro-active, energetic and result driven individual to take this role to the next level!

To succeed in this role, we believe that you are/have:

• A desire to learn and to have an impact on Nordea's future and, understand the impact of efficient data management on business
• Strong collaboration skills and stakeholder management; and the ability to translate, operationalize and communicate theoretical data governance terms and concepts to the Data Owners
• Hands-on and have personal drive for results combined with an ability to plan own and others' work involved in implementing data governance and connected with this to identify, define, and solve data quality issues to meet agreed deadlines
• Operational and have a strong drive and the ability to see what needs to be done, both in the short and long term, with a solution-oriented mindset
• Good analytics skills and a structured and methodical approach to tasks
• The ability to take both a high-level view and to pay attention to details
• Good English skills, both written and spoken

 Your experience and background:

• You have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience working with data in business or data governance related role
• Experience with operational data management preferred. This could include hands on experience as financial or risk controller, or in a back-office role
• Experience working with data and data models preferred
• Knowledge of savings products and business model  is an advantage

If this sounds like you, get in touch!
 

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 20/12/2024. The interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, so we urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

For more information, you’re welcome to contact Clara San Inocencio (clara.san.inocencio@nordea.com).

For candidates in Sweden only: ​For union information, please contact finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACONordea@nordea.com.