Nordic Head of Business Development Coordination in Business Banking COO

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: 1885 
Job Country: Denmark; Finland; Norway; Sweden 
Job City: Copenhagen; Helsinki; Oslo; Stockholm 


We are looking for a driven leader to join our Business Development Coordination team in the Nordics. This is an opportunity for you to lead a high performing team and shape, develop and coordinate business development in Business Banking, Nordea - one of Europe’s largest financial services group.

You will be part of the management team in Strategy & Commercial Insight.

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 Business Development Coordination team, part of the Strategy & Commercial Insight unit within the Business Banking COO. The Business Development Coordination team is responsible for alignment of business development activities to our strategy and coordinating key cross-country business development activities.

As the Nordic Head of Business Development Coordination you will lead a highly talented and diverse team of 8-10 employees.  You will ensure the successful outcome of multiple important cross-country business develop initiatives  and will manage the IT change portfolio across Business Banking. It is essential to build up a good collaboration with your team, colleagues and stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing:

* Represent the team and collaborate with senior leaders in Business Banking
* Lead, empower and continuously develop the people in the Business Development Coordination team
* Working across the BB organisation to ensure and facilitate action towards BB’s direction
* Establish a systematic and efficient approach to coordinate business development within Business Banking
* Run portfolio management for Business Banking


The role is based in any of the Nordic capital areas.


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 build a successful career with us, you’ll work well with others and always act with the customer’s needs in mind. You love learning and trying new things, and you’re excited about bringing your ideas to the table. You’re honest and dependable, willing to speak up even when it’s difficult, and committed to empowering others. You’re passionate about doing a great job.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

* Can take ownership of the business development coordination in Business Banking  
* Have an ability to manage, support and influence key partners and senior stakeholders within the bank
* Are able to develop deep partnerships and facilitate action within the wider BB organisation
* Have a passion for people leadership and development
* Have an analytical mindset in order to make fact-based decisions 
* Have strong business acumen and ability to connect plans to business outcomes
* Have a strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritise


Your experience and background:  

* Experience from working with senior stakeholders (e.g. GLT-1)
* Strong experience from financing/banking
* Previous experience of managing complex change portfolio management incl. DPP/IT Change
* Experience driving multi/cross country business development activities
* Very strong communication skills and fully fluent in English (professional level)
* Master’s degree or equivalent relevant work experience
* Earlier leadership experience is an advantage



If this sounds like you, get in touch!



Next steps

Submit your application no later than 21/08/2021. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Michael Peter Lee Miller Smith, m.smith@nordea.com

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.

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

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