Job ID: 21905 

The banking industry is undergoing a period of dynamic change and Transaction Banking (TxB) – the Payments, Cards and Trade Solution area – is at the heart of the digital, instant and open revolution. We are looking for a Business Data Scientist to create actionable customer insights, improve operational efficiency and identify new revenue opportunities utilising data.

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 creating an agile environment where we experiment and grow together – and we need your ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.  

About this opportunity 

Welcome to the TxB Analytics team; the business intelligence and data science team that enables TxB and our customers to become more data driven. We add value by creating actionable customer insights to optimise existing business while at the same time exploring new revenue opportunities and improving efficiency. To be successful we need a tech savvy and analytical mind with great business understanding. We aim to be courageous and explorative in our approach which means you’ll have many opportunities to learn and grow as you build your career with us. Will you help us take the next step with our use of data? 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Work closely with our most important stakeholders, understand their needs, capture requirements and conduct workshops with them. 
• Utilise data analytics to build data products so our stakeholders can make important strategic decisions, grow income, improve operational efficiency and develop Nordea’s product offering. 
• Identify business opportunities (e.g. sales leads, merchant intelligence opportunities, etc) utilising internal and external data.  
• Apply data science techniques such as statistical modelling and machine learning. 
• Acquire, process and structure data in collaboration with data engineers. 
• Support and collaborate closely with other team members.  

You’ll join a strategically important area getting all the support needed to succeed.  

The role is based in any of the Nordic countries or Poland.  

Who you are 

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the four key values that guide us in being at our best. We imagine that you enjoy learning and are excited about bringing your ideas to the table. You’re dependable, willing to speak up – even when it’s difficult – and committed to empowering others through collaboration. 

Your profile and background: 

• You have experience working as a Data Scientist or similar where you have experiences with analytical and quantitative problem solving using advanced statistical techniques and machine learning methods. 
• You have a business consulting mindset and are proactive working with stakeholders to understand their needs and how analytics can help them. 
• You are familiar with SQL and have programming experience with e.g. Python. 
• You are familiar with Power BI (or similar business intelligence tools). 
• Data engineering experience/understanding is an advantage. 
• You are business minded, analytical and have excellent communication skills in English (both in text and verbal). 
• You are a social, curious and a pragmatic team player. 
• You have a MSc/BSc/BA degree in computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics or related quantitative degree. 

If this sounds like you or something you aspire to be, get in touch asap! 

Next steps 

Submit your application as soon as possible as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. However no later than 12/02/2024. For more information, you’re welcome to contact recruiting leader Mikael Simonsson, mikael.simonsson@nordea.com.

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

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. 

Only for candidates in Sweden - for union information, please contact Finansförbundet at finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACO at SacoNordea@nordea.com.

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If you are an external consultant interested in this role and wish to apply please contact the hiring people leader for separate instruction on how to apply.