AI Delivery Lead - Governance

Job ID: 5725

Nordea Asset Management (NAM) is the asset management arm of the Nordea Group, the leading financial services group in the Nordics with the vision of being a leading European Asset Manager. We want to do this by delivering returns with responsibility. The group has more than 9 million clients and 33,000 employees. NAM has around 900 employees and manages more than EUR 300 billion in assets for institutional, wholesale and retail clients across the Nordic region and the globe.

Would you like to manage the implementation of AI across Governance and ensure real business impact?

We are seeking an AI Delivery Lead to enhance our Governance function by speeding up the adoption and execution of AI initiatives.

At Nordea Asset Management, we see AI as a key enabler for improving efficiency, decision-making, and risk management. To make this happen, we need a dedicated driver who can translate vision into action and ensure that AI initiatives are delivered in a structured and compliant way.

About this opportunity

You will be part of the Governance function within Nordea Asset Management, responsible for leading and coordinating AI-related initiatives across Governance and with key stakeholders across the organisation. 

You will act as a central enabler, ensuring that AI initiatives are progressed, aligned, and embedded into governance processes in line with regulatory requirements and Nordea standards.

This is an important role  combining project leadership, stakeholder management, and operational execution.

The role offers a unique opportunity to shape how AI is operationalised within Governance, at the intersection of regulation, risk management and innovation.

Your responsibilities: 

• Manage the execution of AI initiatives within Governance, ensuring delivery from concept to implementation
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between Governance units and the wider NAM organisation
• Translate regulatory requirements (e.g. EU AI Act) and internal policies into actionable initiatives and guidance
• Support the development and implementation of AI governance frameworks, processes and controls
• Track progress, dependencies and risks to ensure timely and high-quality delivery
• Act as a point of coordination for AI-related activities, ensuring clear ownership and accountability
• Prepare and support reporting to Governance leadership and governance forums
• Contribute to building awareness, adoption and cultural change related to AI within Governance - You have a good understanding of company structures, investment vehicles (e.g. UCITS/AIFs), and the asset management environment is considered an advantage.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

The role is based in Quinta da Fonte (Paço de Arcos).

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.

We are seeking a well-organized professional who can effectively execute in a complex environment.

Your experience and background: 

• History of effectively guiding  cross-functional projects or transformation initiatives.
• Experience from governance, risk, regulatory or technology environments.
• Exposure to AI, data or digital transformation initiatives with a high degree of curiosity for the topic and a pragmatic approach.
• Solid stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across functions and seniority levels.
• Ability to translate complex topics into clear, actionable plans.
• Structured, results-oriented and comfortable working in an environment with evolving requirements.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 31/07/2026.

Please note that the position may be filled before the application deadline.

At Nordea, we believe that an inclusive workplace is a sustainable workplace. Diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthen our ability to serve our clients and communities.

Come as you are.

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