Country Security Manager and Protective Security Specialist

Job ID: 29364

Would you like to play a key role in developing and maintaining Nordea’s overall work with Protective Security? We are now looking for a Protective Security Specialist to coordinate and oversee the implementation of the Protective Security Act in Nordea. In addition, you will also be the Country Security Manager in Sweden.

At Nordea, we’re committed to being a partner that our customers and society can count on. Security and integrity go hand in hand. Joining us means you’ll have a significant impact on how the largest financial institution in the Nordics manages and implement the Swedish Protective Security Act. You will also be Country Security Manager being the focal point regarding all physical security related matters in Sweden.

As part of the Corporate Security unit you will be part of a team of highly skilled security professionals being responsible for the operational implementation of all physical security matters across the Nordea group. The team is placed in 1st Line of Defence and is responsible for the Nordics and Estonia and Poland.

About this opportunity

As the Country Security Manager and Protective Security Specialist in Sweden, you will be coordinating and overseeing the Protective Security work in Nordea. You will be driving the work and support the organisation with substantial knowledge regarding Protective Security and will guide key stakeholders in their concrete work with both the Protective Security Analysis and the development and implementation of the Protective Security Plan. In addition, you will also support the security vetting process. We are looking for someone with extensive experience from Protective Security, that can continue to spearhead the way Nordea works with implementing the Protective Security Act. You will be reporting to Head of Corporate Security/Head of Protective Security and  you will be operating from the HQ building in Stockholm.

What you’ll be doing:

• Be the focal point for physical security related tasks in Sweden and work closely with the outsourced partner, as well as key internal stakeholders
• Manage and develop Nordea’s Protective Security work and coordinate protective security activities across the organisation
• Identify and solve both strategic, operative and administrative challenges connected to protective security
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures and policy level instructions related to protective security
• Support, advice and guide internal Nordea stakeholders on protective security related questions and issues

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 person passionate about combining technical skills, regulatory requirements and business understanding - someone committed to take responsibility and walk the extra mile.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you are/have:

• Extensive experience in Protective Security
• Action oriented, eager to take lead and ownership as well as deliver results
• Ability to evaluate complex issues, influence leaders and create workable solutions
• Hold integrity and trust as your core values and have excellent collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Demonstrate structured thinking and be comfortable working with complex assignments 
• Proactive, independent, pragmatic, diplomatic and solution oriented
• Possess the capability of transforming security requirements into “easy to follow” security instructions

Your experience and background:  

• Experience in Protective Security and implementation of the Swedish Protective Security Act
• Experience working with security in complex organisations 
• Experience in the banking industry or other regulated industry
• Previous Military, Law Enforcement and/or related government protective security experience is highly appreciated
• Relevant academic background from the security domain or other similar area
• You have full professional proficiency in Swedish and English (spoken and written)

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 27/06/2025. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Michael Lindeen on michael.lindeen@nordea.com or +46 72 141 66 54 or Martina Julin, Talent Acquisition, +46 721-480683, martina.julin@nordea.se.

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.

​For union information, please contact finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACONordea@nordea.com.