Strategic Partner to Group AI strategy and transformation

Job ID: 3063

We are looking for new Strategic Partner to play a key role in shaping Nordea’s Technology strategy and AI. This is an opportunity to grow and learn in a fast-paced environment in the center of Nordea’s AI development and implementation.

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve. Nordea is a universal bank with a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies. We are the largest bank in the Nordics and the most valuable company in the Helsinki Stock Exchange. Nordea is a globally leading digital bank supporting great customer experiences, investing significantly in technology. Technology and AI have been made core elements of Nordea’s 2030 strategy published in Capital Markets Day in November.

About our team

Group Technology Strategy and AI is responsible for development and execution of Nordea’s technology strategy, and is a Center of Excellence for AI Nordea’s AI value creation and execution. 

We are looking for a person with the main focus on technology strategy execution. This is an opportunity to join an exceptional team that works on a topic that matters for the strongest bank in the Nordics. This role offers a steep learning curve in a team working closely with Nordea’s key people in Technology, Business and Functions. You’ll be part of a team that defines Nordea’s technology and AI strategy and ambition and drives and delivers the implementation together with key stakeholders.

What you’ll be doing

You will sit at the intersection of technology strategy, AI, execution, and relevant key stakeholders, ensuring that strategy turns into measurable outcomes across a matrix organization. The exact role will depend on a person’s skills, experience, and interests. Some examples include:

• Technology strategy execution: Translate Technology strategy into clear execution priorities, milestones, and measurable outcomes, and contribute to the ongoing development and refinement of technology strategy 

• Execution planning & cadence: Design and run technology strategy execution planning, follow-ups, and progress reviews to ensure disciplined delivery against strategic objectives  

• Cross-technology coordination: Work closely with key stakeholders across Group Technology and Service Areas to align priorities, manage dependencies, and unblock execution 

• Execution tracking & performance management: Define and drive execution frameworks, strategic KPIs, and scorecards to track progress, surface risks, and enable timely course correction 

• Governance & operating model enablement: Strengthen technology execution governance by clarifying ownership, decision forums, and ways of working across technology strategic initiatives 

• Executive decision and communication: Support senior technology leaders with structured analyses, decision preparation, and executive-level materials for strategic discussions and decision-making 

You will work in an experienced and ambitious team with backgrounds from top-tier consultancies and leading Nordic corporates, providing exposure, mentorship, and the opportunity to grow rapidly as a professional. The preferred location for the role is Helsinki or Poland (Tri-City, Warsaw).

Who you are

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.

You are comfortable operating at the intersection of technology strategy and execution, working closely with senior leaders, and turning complex topics into clear actions. You don’t need to be a deep technical expert, but you should be able to understand technology concepts quickly, ask the right questions, and help translate strategic intent into practical execution.

• Most importantly, you are someone who is ready to take ownership, work independently across technology and business teams, and help shape how technology strategy is executed and tracked in a large, complex organisation. 

• Relevant experience in strategy, transformation, or execution contexts: You have 5-10 years worked on technology, digital, or enterprise transformation topics—either in consulting or within a large organisation—and are used to turning broad strategic direction into concrete plans and follow-through. 

• Strong structuring and problem-solving ability: You can break down complex or ambiguous problems, define priorities, and turn analysis into clear recommendations and actions 

• Execution-oriented way of working: You are organised and reliable, able to manage multiple workstreams, dependencies, and follow-ups in a matrix environment, even in environments where ownership is shared and authority is indirect 

• Clear and practical communication: You can craft concise, senior-ready materials and communicate complex topics clearly, both in writing and in discussions with stakeholders at different levels 

• Ability to prepare high‑quality materials for leadership team meetings, including strategic presentations and decision‑support documents. 

• Comfort with technology fundamentals: You are curious about technology and AI, understand the basics of how they create value, and are motivated to keep learning. 

• Fluency in English; Nordic languages are not required but considered a plus.    

It would be ideal if you also have: 

• Have strategy development and execution experience, preferably gained from top‑tier consultancies, technology companies, financial institutions, or leading multinational organisations  

• Are comfortable working with senior stakeholders in complex environments, leading your own areas of responsibility, and driving cross‑functional collaboration. 

• Have exposure to technology‑driven or AI‑driven transformation, including experience supporting large‑scale change programmes or strategy execution. 

What we offer

Why join Group Technology Strategy & AI? 

• You have a front‑row seat to enterprise AI for real. Be in the room where decisions and delivery happen, shaping how AI powers the bank at scale.
• Work shoulder‑to‑shoulder with senior leaders. Partner with executives and cross‑functional teams on the topics that matter most for Nordea’s next chapter.
• A team you’ll be proud to grow with. Join a collaborative, high‑performing crew with diverse backgrounds and a strong mentoring culture.
• Build your career where strategy meets AI. Own work at the intersection of Technology/AI, strategy and transformation inside the leading Nordic bank. 
• Steep learning curve, real impact. Move fast, learn fast, and see your work steer how we invest in AI. 
• Go deep on the tech. Develop practical knowledge in AI technologies, architecture and implementation.