Senior Business Analyst to Sanctions Change, Group Financial Crime Prevention (GFCP)

Job ID: 23924

In Sanctions Change, we take pride working together as a team, supporting each other on our individual commitments while having fun, transferring knowledge and care about each other along the way.

We are now looking for a Senior Business Analyst to join our Sanctions Change unit and be part of the exciting world of Sanctions.

At Nordea, we’re committed to being a partner our customers and society can count on. Compliance and integrity go hand in hand. Joining us means you’ll have an impact on how we do banking – today and tomorrow. So bring your ideas, skills and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with plenty of opportunities to collaborate, grow and make your mark on something bigger.

About this opportunity

Sanctions Change is a sub unit within the wider Sanctions Unit which sits within the Group Financial Crime Prevention (GFCP) department. Sanctions Change is responsible for handling any sanctions changes in Nordea, whether it is through programmes, projects or agile. Our mission is to enable to spot any financial crime exposure which will then form part of a feedback loop to strengthen Nordea’s capability to manage its financial crime risk. Ultimately, your role contributes to keeping Nordea, its customers and society safer.

You will be a part of the Sanctions Change unit working alongside other Financial Crime Prevention and Change experts. The team consists of smart and passionate employees, who are located in Finland, Sweden, Denmark and Estonia. The role can be based in Stockholm, Helsinki or Tallinn.

What you’ll be doing:

• Lead and support process engineering/mapping activities in order to determine business goals to work towards  deliverables.
• Successfully help to define business problems via in-depth investigation and gathering of technical and non-technical requirements/information.
• Support the successful execution of our business strategy through design, innovation, and /or implementation of high quality solutions, improvements, and/or products that have a real impact on the user experience. You will also be able to drive effective change management.
• Play an active role, demonstrating ownership, commitment, and initiative in daily work. You  will also take lead on assignments requiring engagement of multiple stakeholders.
• Contribute to a compliant, simplified and digitised business and ensure best possible profitability/cost effectiveness of the business solutions developed.
• Support multiple projects across all phases of their lifecycle.

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Strategic Analysis.
• Development of business and financial cases.
• Stakeholder analysis and management.
• Strategic Business Solution e.g. lead on Options Paper for decisions in governance forums.
• Requirements Engineering and Elicitation, using a broad range of research methods / Investigation techniques (workshops, interviews, surveys, observation), requirements analysis, cataloguing etc.
• Implementing business change (e.g. Change impact assessments, Training Needs Assessment, Training Materials, Business Readiness Tracking, User Acceptance Testing, Transition to BAU, Maintenance issue management etc.)
• Business Benefits Realisation assessments, SWOT analysis.

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:

• Are a self-driven, analytical person with a proactive attitude and a solution oriented mindset.
• Are structured, result-oriented and set a good example for others.
• Are a reliable team player with stakeholder management skills and experience in managing stakeholders on different levels of the organisation.
• Have a strong track record in delivering positive results.
• Have the ability to comprehend, analyse, connect, and utilize complex information in a highly paced environment.
• Are a fast learner and manage to carry out various assignments on different complexity levels.
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Your experience and background:  

• Strong analytical skills with a focus on data and technology.
• Experience working with requirements in IT development activities and to define and document business requirements.
• Experience working in a complex and international environment in projects.
• Advanced spoken and written communication skills, planning and organisational capabilities.
• Bachelor´s or Master´s degree.
• English spoken and written at Professional level.
• Experience in Finance/Banking domain is a plus.

If this sounds like you, we look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 10/05/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Anna Fransén anna.fransen@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.

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