Internship in Distribution Advisory (NAM Portugal)

Job ID: 4227

We are looking for a motivated intern to join the Distribution Advisory team in Nordea Asset Management (“NAM”). This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in marketing governance, regulatory compliance, and distribution advisory within a leading European asset manager. 

If you are curious, analytical, and want to learn how marketing and distribution activities are performed in a complex cross-border environment, this role may be perfect for you.

About our team

The Distribution Advisory team plays a central role within NAM’s distribution value chain.

Some of our core responsibilities include:

• Reviewing marketing communication issued by NAM globally
• Drafting, maintaining and updating polices, guidelines and procedures related to marketing and distribution
• Advising internal stakeholders on distribution and marketing related matters, as well as risk appetite and exceptions
• Supporting AML on distribution related operational challenges

About this opportunity 

You will join Nordea Asset Management which consists of:

• Nordea Investment Management AB, a Swedish investment firm, authorised by the Swedish FSA (Finansinspektionen) to conduct investment services and investment activities with branches in Finland, Denmark, Norway, Germany and Portugal, and subsidiaries in Denmark, UK and the US.
• Nordea Investment Funds S.A., a fund management company established under the laws of Luxembourg and authorised by the Financial Supervisory Authority in Luxembourg, Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), to conduct collective management of funds, including UCITS funds and alternative investment funds (AIFs) with branches in Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Germany, Austria, Belgium and Singapore; and subsidiaries in Chile and Switzerland.
• The internship we offer is for a period of 12 months.

What you’ll be doing

As part of our team, you will support daily operations and contribute to the improvement of NAM’s marketing and distribution governance framework.

Your tasks will include: 

• Reviewing the marketing communications prepared for different markets and channels
• Assisting in providing guidance on marketing and distribution related topics
• Contributing to ongoing reviews of processes and procedures related to the Distribution Governance frameworks
• Assessing regulatory requirements and ensuring they are reflected in documents and workflows
• Ensuring stakeholder communication and reporting

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.

We are looking for a new colleague to join our team. You will be joining our Portuguese branch and work closely together with the other team members located in Luxembourg and Copenhagen. 

You have the willingness and ability to read and understand marketing regulatory requirements, the eagerness to learn and develop in the role, are business orientated and pragmatic.

• You have a problem-solving and analytical mindset
• You demonstrate a high level of commitment and professionalism
• You are an effective communicator verbally and in writing
• You pay attention to detail and are very organized
• You are able to work autonomously and prioritize your tasks
• You are fluent in English. Knowledge of a Nordic language, French, German, Italian or Spanish is a merit
• You have a Law, Finance or Economics university degree (or about to graduate)
• You have a good understanding of company structures and the asset management environment
• You are knowledge about new technologies and interested in process automation

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

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 30/04/2026.

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.

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