Driver for data improvements in Sanctions (customer value chain)

Nordea is a leading Nordic universal bank. We are helping our customers realise their dreams and aspirations – and we have done that for 200 years. We want to make a real difference for our customers and the communities where we operate – by being a strong and personal financial partner.

Job ID: 15328
Would you like to be part of ensuring that Nordea is being data driven in sanctions compliance? We are now looking for an experienced professional with understanding of the customer lifecycle to be driving key data improvement initiatives that ensure sanctions controls function optimally.
About this opportunity
Welcome to the Sanctions Data & Analytics team. We add value by combining an understanding of business and stakeholder needs with knowledge about sanctions data to provide insights and data-driven solutions to support Nordea’s sanctions risk management and ensuring the data used for sanctions controls is well governed. As the GFCP Master Expert focused on data improvement, you will play a valuable role in uplifting the data landscape to utilise more strategic solutions and reduce complexity across the Customer & Counterparty value chain, while securing robust controls to manage sanctions risks.
What you’ll be doing:
* Translating business needs and strategic drivers into tangible data improvement deliverables, connecting business context to the data landscape
* Facilitating dialogues across business, data and technical value-chains to support an aligned approach to strengthening processes and controls relying on data
* Driving ideation and development of new capabilities in collaboration with the team and other relevant stakeholders to support strategic execution
* Driving and participating in data-related change work to improve how it is used by systems or end users.
* Providing expertise and sparring for team members and as part of projects, acting as a subject matter expert for sanctions data and analytics

You’ll join a team of data-minded colleagues who leverage the unique skills and knowledge of each team member to continuously improve on our capabilities and deliver relevant insights for the organisation. The role is based in Helsinki, Stockholm or Tallinn.
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:
* Thrive in a dynamic environment where the only constant is change, learning and adapting to a complex data and IT landscape that connects across most parts of Nordea
* Can distil complex information into stakeholder-friendly and actionable insight, adapting your communication style and materials to your audience whether this is senior management, formal governance or technical specialists
* Have strong analytical skills and a curious mindset to proactively identify important details in data, processes or technology which can be turned it into actionable insight
* Are structured, result-oriented and set a good example for others. You enjoy and have experience of building strong stakeholder relationships to support your work

Your experience and background: 
* Experience in the Financial or IT/Technology industries and familiarity with common banking industry concepts and processes. Knowledge of customer lifecycle and related data is a very strong advantage
* Experience in project or change work, capturing and understanding stakeholder requirements and driving changes according to plan
* Knowledge in sanctions compliance/financial crime prevention is a strong advantage
* Skilled user of MS Excel and PowerPoint
* Understanding of data and analytics tools such as Hadoop and PowerBI, and languages such as SQL, Python and R considered a strong advantage
* Advanced English spoken and written communication in a very international and diverse team environment
* A subject-relevant degree or equivalent work experience

If this sounds like you, get in touch!
Next steps

Submit your application no later than 13/04/2023. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Marianne Schalin, marianne.schalin@nordea.com.
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For candidates in Sweden - For union information, please contact finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACONordea@nordea.com.
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