Business Lead, Consumer Cards Denmark

Job ID: 3324

Are you driven by ensuring Nordea’s vision is met and is willing to go the extra mile to reach this?

Would you like to learn about cards and drive related business activities in Denmark? We are now looking for a Business Lead for Denmark in our Retail Payments unit to drive Consumer Cards business in Denmark and to coordinate the local value chain.

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 the Retail Payments. We add value by setting the commercial direction for consumer cards, wallets and account-to-account payments and enabling seamless everyday payments to Nordea’s personal banking and private banking customers throughout the Nordics. You will be part of a Nordic team, Retail Payments in Transaction Banking and report to the Head of Retail Payments. Transaction Banking is a Product Responsible Unit with approx. 750 employees in the Nordics, Estonia and Poland. Transaction Banking is responsible for setting the strategic direction and execution of strategic initiatives for Nordea’s Payments offering and products, including Cash Management, Cards and Trade. Payments sit at the very heart of our strategy – and this role puts you right where the action is.

Cards and the consumer payments industry is experiencing a rapid transformation driven by technological advancements and changing consumer preferences. As local Consumer Cards Business Lead, you’ll play a vital role in developing cards business for Nordea and driving commercial activities in Denmark in order to ensure we have a strong local cards offering that is top of mind with best in market sales development together with high customer and stakeholder satisfaction.   

What you’ll be doing

• You will build and execute on the strategic direction and business plan for Consumer Cards in Denmark aligned colleagues in Transaction Banking, Personal Banking and Private Banking.
• You will be responsible for ensuring that consumer cards portfolio in Denmark is profitable and supports local and Nordic targets.
• You act as a key counterpart to our local stakeholders in Denmark in Consumer Cards related topics and you collaborate with Nordic colleagues and card scheme providers. You will coordinate Consumer Cards value chain in Denmark securing that internal collaboration supports Nordea’s priorities.
• Stay informed on regulatory developments and local competition. 
  You’ll join a diverse, multi-faceted and passionate team. Occasional travel primarily in the Nordics should be expected. The role is based in Copenhagen

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 are proactive, independent and pragmatic
• You possess a sound commercial judgement and integrity, combining commercial drive with relationship building capabilities and you learn through following and understanding the changes in the consumer cards industry, including the domestic schemes and the shift from cards to account-to-account solutions
• Passionate about learning new things in an ever changing payments industry and appreciates an ever-changing work environment, striving to deliver results that surpass expectations
• You are a “Doer” that thrives in a complex environment, managing multiple tasks, solving problems and communicating ideas and decisions effectively to team members & stakeholders
• You are a true team player, and you are good at driving collaboration within Consumer Cards value chain and with colleagues in Personal Banking and Private Banking

Your experience and background: 

• +10 years of related work experience
• You have proven senior stakeholder management skills and excellent capabilities in developing business and value propositions
• You have proven skills in presenting and arguing for good proposals both in local and in Nordic settings
• You have a relevant academic degree and professional skills in Danish and in English, both spoken and written
• Knowledge of Personal Banking, cards, wallets, consumer payments industry in general - a plus but not mandatory

What we offer

People 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 13/04/2026.

For more information, you’re welcome to contact Gustaf Neander at gustaf.neander@nordea.com. 

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.

If you are an external consultant interested in this role and wish to apply please contact the hiring people leader for separate instruction on how to apply.