Strategy Partner in Group Investment Steering, Chief of Staff Office

Job ID: 31212 In Group Investment Steering (“GIS”) we are passionate about securing the future success of Nordea through technology-enabled change. Our team’s mission is to steer Nordea’s technology investment decisions through high quality inputs and analysis, with a focus on long-term strategic value creation. We are looking for a new Strategy Partner to help drive this important agenda for Nordea.About Our TeamAt Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve.This is an opportunity to join an exceptional team at the heart of the strongest bank in the Nordics. In the Group Investment Steering team, you will be part of an experienced and ambitious team, with a chance to make your mark on something bigger and grow at a steep learning curve.Group Investment Steering contributes to the bank’s future by steering the distribution of technology development funding in a way that maximises the strategic value creation for Nordea. The team works closely with Strategic Investment Steering (SIS) and Group Leaderstip Team to (GLT) evaluate investments, prepare funding recommendations and to track the delivery of committed investment benefits.Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in how we work and how we make decisions – and that we imagine you share with us. What You’ll Be DoingMain responsibilities in this role: Steering the Technology Portfolio: Support prioritisation of technology funding across business areas, balancing customer experience, risk reduction, technology transformation, and regulatory obligations Supporting Strategic Decision Making: The Technology Investment Portfolio is a major enabler of our Group Strategy – we work closely with the Group Strategy Office to secure and align this impact Collaborating Across Nordea: Work closely with other functions such as Group Technology, Group Finance, and Group Risk to deliver a best-in-class investment process; engage with all Business Areas and Group Functions on their technology investment needs; discuss and support Senior Executives on crucial portfolio decisions via Strategic Investment Steering (SIS) and GLT Assessing and Challenging Investment Proposals: Evaluate business cases for major technology initiatives to ensure strategic alignment, commercial value and/or risk reduction Monitoring Performance and Value Realisation: Track the delivery and business impact of approved investments, ensuring lessons learned are captured to enhance future portfolio decisions You will be part of a dynamic team of 4 people with strong credentials in strategy and finance (from leadership positions in financial services, top tier management consultancies and the biggest Nordic companies).You will report to Philip Garner, Head of Group Investment Steering. While the team is primarily based in Helsinki, applications will also be considered from Copenhagen.Who You AreYour background and skills include: Strategic Technology Insight: Familiarity with trends in Technology, data, fintechs and experience from working with the technology change agenda Financial and Commercial Acumen: Skilled in interpreting business cases, ROI modelling, and total cost of ownership to guide sound investment decisions.Experience from Financial Services: Strong knowledge of the financial services industry, including major customer and regulatory developments Collaborative Leadership: Proven ability to influence and build consensus across complex, matrixed organisations Problem-solving & insight: Mastering of data-driven problem solving and analytical skills, from structuring problems, to data analysis, financial modelling and market & competitive analysis, to developing the insight and devicing a solution Executive communication: Strong skills in executive communication (oral, written and visual), ability to summarise complex topics into simple messages that call for action – in particular, being able to communicate to senior executives and bridge across both business and technology Adaptability, Innovation and Resilience: Ability to thrive in unstructured, fast paced environment and to turn complex problems and insights from analysis into a solution with limited guidance The team and company working language is English – we expect fluency in English at professional level, while Nordic languages are a plus but not a requirement.What We OfferPeople come here when they want to get somewhere. For some, it’s to take their career to the next level. For others, it’s to break new ground within their area of expertise – in other words, with us, you will always move forward.A culture that fosters performance and growth in one of the largest Nordic banks, offering various opportunities to evolve, develop and learn from brilliant colleagues with diverse backgrounds in a vibrant working environment.Hybrid working model – we believe in the value of bringing people together and at the same time we embrace the freedom of flexibility.Diversity and inclusion are a natural part of our daily work. We know that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable one. We genuinely believe that our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits make us stronger together. Every day we strive to find new ways to improve diversity and inclusion within our community e.g. we have signed the European Diversity Charters in the countries where we operate to show our commitment and engage with others to continue learning and improving.If this sounds like you, get in touch!Next steps Submit your application no later than 10/12/2025. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Philip Garner at philip.garner@nordea.comThe recruitment process consists of the following steps: Preliminary CV selection Online interview with the hiring leader Background check We enable dreams and aspirations for a greater good.We build relationships. We add a personal touch to everything we do – when advising our customers, collaborating with colleagues, and meeting our potential candidates.We learn and develop. We take pride in being experts and thinking ahead. We use our expertise to meet our customers’ needs, from the simplest to the most complex. We bring a growth mindset to our work that enables us to focus on a broader perspective in our daily challenges.We lead change. We are responsible and aware of the impact of our decisions, both for our customers and for our local and global communities. Mindful of our responsibility towards current and future generations, we have made sustainability an integrated part of our business strategy.We are Nordea. We have a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies and our values are deeply rooted in these open, progressive and collaborative societies. As one of the biggest employers in the Nordics, Poland and Estonia, you have excellent opportunities to evolve, develop and move forward with us.Only for candidates in Finland: A security clearance will be performed for the person selected for this position.