Strategic Partner, Corporate and Institutions Credit Management

Job ID: 27304 

Do you find inspiration in working with performance, strategic decision making and stakeholder support?
 

We are looking for a Strategic Partner to support the leadership team on strategic decision making and drive development projects with high complexity, ensuring a real impact on the user experience, in accordance with the relevant strategy and business plan.
 

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.

Group Credit Management (GCM) is a1st line of defence (1LoD) credit risk management function, providing the business areas (BAs) with credit assessment, credit decisions and risk management needed to become a strong and personal financial partner. There is a high speed to meet demand for credit decision automation and at the same time, stay compliant. Our work span across the End-to-End Credit life cycle, from the Credit decisions to Monitoring and control as well as High risk processes and Reporting. To deliver on our agenda we collaborate with all Business areas, within Group Business Support as well as Group Risk and Compliance. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.  

About this opportunity
 

You will join C&I Credit management, a unit within Group Credit Management. Our unit enables good credit decisions for customers in Business Banking and LC&I by being the trusted advisor and dialogue partner, sharing prudent credit risk management knowledge, securing no surprises.

As the Strategic Partner, you will drive change management in an effective way and ensure proactive and close collaboration with stakeholders across the organization to maximize effectiveness as a thought leader in the unit. Furthermore, you will lead multiple projects, demonstrating ownership and initiative and providing guidance and coaching to team members as needed. You will also contribute to a compliant, simplified and digitised business and ensure best possible profitability/cost effectiveness of the solutions developed.

What you are accountable for:

• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the credit process landscape and support in setting a clear vision for the unit, effectively planning and managing work to ensure accountability, stakeholder engagement, and delivery on multiple priorities
• Develop high-quality, impactful written materials independently, crafting effective storylines to anchor both internal and external support for strategic initiatives
• Present complex analyses and data clearly, structuring content around end-goals for efficient processes, and confidently deliver presentations to senior audiences with credibility and adaptability
• Act as a proactive problem solver, facilitating productive meetings with senior stakeholders, leveraging group dynamics, and navigating organizational and political contexts to build support and achieve objectives

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.  
 

To build a successful career with us, you’ll work well with others and always act with the customer’s needs in mind. You love learning and trying new things, and you’re excited about bringing your ideas to the table. You’re honest and dependable, willing to speak up even when it’s difficult, and committed to empowering others. You’re passionate about doing a great job. We are seeking a high performing individual meeting the qualifications for this position.

To make an impact in this role, we believe that you are/have:

• A high ability to understand and think strategically and holistically about topics, and to gain and use that knowledge
• Able to see beyond theoretical strategy and be able to clarify a strategy execution down to activity level
• Very structured, communicate easily with people, and have an eye for the details comprising the big picture
• High integrity and are able to keep calm while performing under pressure
• Strong skills in using Microsoft Office tools
• A team player and feel comfortable and inspired by working with people from diverse backgrounds and skillsets
• Focused on delivering results personally or through people and enabling the team to effectively deal with their responsibilities by sharing information and delegating both responsibility and the mandate to act

Your experience and background: 

• Master’s degree
• Project management and highly analytical track record
• Strong presentation and communication skills
• Knowing Credit Risk Management is a strong merit
• Good influencing skills
• Superior level in English, both written and spoken

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 05/01/2025. Applications will be reviewed continuously. For more information about the position, you are welcome to contact Beatrice Malm on +46 768239279, Beatrice.malm@nordea.com.

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.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered.

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