Data Scientist - Predictive AI

Job ID: 2918

We are looking for a Data Scientist who is strong in statistics, comfortable working with real-world data, and motivated by understanding why things behave the way they do — not just building models, but reasoning about them. You will spend your time developing models and uncovering patterns that help us detect financial crime. The work combines analytical depth with real-world impact. The position is full time, permanent and located in Stockholm (hybrid). 

About our team

Meet the Predictive AI team. Our role is to build machine learning models to fight financial crime. Our team consists of around 10 data scientists and machine learning engineers, and belong to the group financial crime prevention (GFCP) unit. 

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. 

Main responsibilities in this role: 

• Explore and analyze large, complex datasets to identify patterns relevant for financial crime detection
• Develop, evaluate, and refine statistical and machine learning models with a focus on robustness and interpretability 
• Investigate model behavior in depth, including assumptions, limitations and stability
• Design and run experiments to assess model improvements and validate results
• Communicate insights and findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

Who you are

This is the right role for you if you enjoy analytical work, thinking deeply about data and models, and care about understanding the details behind results. You are motivated by solving complex problems, questioning assumptions, and building a clear understanding of how and why models behave the way they do. 

Your background and skills include: 

• Strong foundation in statistics and machine learning, including understanding of underlying assumptions and limitations 
• Ability to approach problems in a structured and rigorous way 
• Strong analytical mindset — you question results and validate assumptions 
• Good communication skills and ability to explain complex ideas clearly 

It would be ideal if you also: 

• Hold an MSc or PhD in a quantitative field (e.g. statistics, mathematics, machine learning, econometrics) 
• Have experience from research or similarly analytical environments 
• Are comfortable exploring data and using visualisations to build understanding 
• Are curious, engaged and take ownership of your work 

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 15/06/2026. For more information, feel free to reach out to Peter Nödtveidt (peter.nodtveidt@nordea.com), Head of Predictive AI in FCIIA.

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.

A Background Check will be performed for the person selected for this position, including internal applicants.

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