Business Analyst, Data & AI Solutions (NAM Portugal)

Job ID: 5557

We are seeking a driven and curious Business Analyst to join our Data & AI team at Nordea Asset Management. This role sits at the intersection of business transformation and technology, playing a central part in how we design, implement, and scale our data and AI capabilities. From driving the adoption of a data mesh architecture to piloting cutting-edge AI tools and enabling agentic workflows, you will be a key connector between business teams and technical delivery.

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 building an agile environment where we experiment and grow together, and we welcome fresh ideas and diverse backgrounds to strengthen the team.

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 30,000 employees. NAM has around 900 employees and manages more than EUR 325 billion of assets for institutional, wholesale, and retail clients across the Nordic region and the globe.

About this opportunity

You will join our Data & AI team based in Oeiras, a cross-functional group focused on transforming how NAM leverages data and artificial intelligence across the organisation. We are building a solid foundation around data mesh, AI technologies, and agentic workflows to simplify our processes, unlock new capabilities, and reinvent the ways of working of tomorrow. You will have the chance to apply your analytical knowledge to real-world business challenges and be part of a deep transformation fuelled by data and AI in one of Europe's leading asset managers.

• The role is based in Oeiras (Quinta da Fonte).
• It’s expected you to work 100% on-site in the first 6 months and after on an Hybrid regime (3 days in the Office + 2 days from home).

Key responsibilities:

• Drive the end-to-end management of AI use cases — from ideation and scoping through to piloting, evaluation, and scaling.
• Support the implementation of data mesh across the organisation, working with domain teams to define and deliver data products, establish ownership, and embed data management best practices.
• Test and evaluate AI tools and solutions, providing structured and actionable feedback to inform adoption decisions.
• Contribute to the transformation toward agentic platforms and workflows, helping teams understand and adapt to new ways of working.
• Translate business processes and requirements into technical solutions, and communicate technical concepts back to non-technical stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with software engineers, data engineers, and AI engineers to ensure initiatives are delivered effectively and aligned with business goals.
• Facilitate workshops, manage project deliverables, track progress, and keep stakeholders informed and engaged throughout delivery.

Your profile

Collaboration, Ownership, Passion and Courage are our core values at Nordea AM. We especially value collaboration within our team.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

• Have a strong analytical mindset with high commitment and attention to detail.
• Have a good understanding of data mesh principles — including domain ownership, data products, self-serve infrastructure, and federated governance.
• Have a strong understanding of AI concepts relevant to modern enterprise deployments, including Agentic AI, Specification-based development, Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and Model Context Protocols (MCPs), Agent 2 Agents.
• Have a good understanding of best practices in Prompt Engineering and working with LLMs in a business context.
• Have a strong interest in innovation management and driving transformation in complex organizations.
• Are comfortable working within Agile/Scrum frameworks, contributing to sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery cycles.
• Have a genuine interest in finance and asset management topics is a plus.

The following soft skills:

• Curious and self-driven with a strong interest in data and AI technologies and their real-world applications.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment, bridging business and technical stakeholders.
  
• Efficient and delivery oriented - you follow through on commitments and keep initiatives moving forward.
  
• Persistent and determined in the face of ambiguity and complexity.
  
• Innovative and always looking for new and better ways to solve problems.

Your experience and background:

• Fluent in English. (Other European languages are considered an asset.)
• Degree in Business, Information Systems, Innovation, Computer Science, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred.
• Knowledge of key concepts in AI, Project Management, Business Analysis, and Change Management.
• At least 1 year of experience in a Business Analyst, Product Analyst, or similar role within a data, technology, or transformation context.
• Prior experience in projects involving data management, data governance, or platform modernization will be strongly valued.

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

If this opportunity is the challenge you are seeking, please send us your cover letter and CV in English latest on 31/08/2026.

At Nordea, we recruit from the widest possible pool and hire the best person for the job. Because diversity makes us stronger. And once you are on board, you will find that we offer equal opportunities to everyone.

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