Strategic Partner, Nordea Group Strategy Office

Job ID: 4385

 

We are looking for a new Senior Strategy Partner to play a key role in shaping the future strategic agenda of Nordea Group by driving development of strategic direction and implementation. This is an opportunity to grow and work closely with the CEO and rest of the Executive Group Leadership Team (GLT).

 

About the team

 

At Nordea, we see that the world is changing fast – and we want to be one step ahead of the curve.

 

Nordea is a universal bank with a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies. We are the largest bank in the Nordics and the most valuable company in the Helsinki Stock Exchange. Nordea is a globally leading digital bank supporting great customer experiences, investing significantly in technology. Nordea’s ambitious development agenda has been recognised externally as Nordea’s CEO Frank Vang-Jensen was named as Finland’s Transformation Leader of the Year in 2023.

 

The Group Strategy Office (GSO) helps to shape the bank’s future by  defining the Group’s strategic priorities, leading the the development of Group and Unit level strategies throughout the year, driving priority strategic initiatives and  collaborating  with Business Area, Technology and Group Function teams to develop and follow-up on Unit-level strategies and execution.

 

About this opportunity

 

This is an opportunity to join an exceptional team at the heart of the strongest bank in the Nordics. At the Group Strategy Office, you will be in an experienced, energetic and ambitious team, with a chance to make your mark on something bigger and grow at a steep learning curve.

 

What you will be doing: 

• Group Strategic Planning & Direction: Lead the development and execution of  long-term strategy for the Group, ensuring high ambition and aligning with customer trends, changes in the market and competitive environment, in collaboration with the CEO and Group Leadership Team
• Business Area and Functional Strategies: Set the Group-wide strategy development process and drive the discussions with Business Area, Function, and Technology teams to guide formulation of Business Area and Functional strategies that are aligned with Group’s strategic direction, and lead towards execution and measurable value creation
• Group level Strategic Initiatives: Steer large strategic initiatives in the Group by setting standards for program steering and follow-up, collaborate with the streams to develop plans and follow-up on progress, and ensure proper steer from CEO and Group Leadership Team
• Strategy Execution: Establish KPIs for the Group, set the frame for tracking execution of strategic initiatives across the Group, track performance to measure success and inform on needs to adjust strategies and propose deviating actions
• Thought leadership: Provide perspectives and strategic advisory to Group Leadership Team and stakeholders across the bank - building on insights to make a high quality strategic decision

 

You will support in leading and mentoring a high-performing strategy team fostering a culture of drive, collaboration, ownership, and curiosity. You will be a senior lead in a team of 5-6 individuals with strong credentials in strategy development (from leadership positions in financial services, top tier management consultancies and the biggest Nordic companies). You will report to Marianne Laakeristo, Head of Nordea Group Strategy. The role can be based in Helsinki or Copenhagen.

 

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. 

 

Your experience and background:  

• Proven Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated capabilities in strategic planning and execution, corporate development and change management. Experience in strategy development and implementation with a proven ability to formulate and execute on strategies that drive superior value creation. E.g. Leader position in top-tier management consultancies, strategy functions in financial institutions, or leading multinational companies
• Problem solving & insight: Mastering of data-driven problem solving and analytical skills, from structuring problems, to data analysis, financial modelling and market & competitive analysis, to developing the insight and devicing a solution
  Adaptability  & Innovation: Ability to thrive in unstructured, fast paced environment and to turn complex problems and insights from analysis into a solution with limited guidance
• Experience from Financial Services: Strong knowledge of the financial services industry, either through one or several of the segments (personal, SME, large corporates, wealth management) or products
• Leadership & collaboration: Effective leadership skills and ability to partner with the Group Leadership Team and Business Area teams, demonstrated by experience from working at CxO or division management level of large and complex organisations  to inform strategic decision-making. Cross-functional orchestration and stakeholder management are core components for success
• Executive communication: Strong skills in executive communication (oral, written and visual), ability to summarise complex topics into simple messages that call for action– in particular, being able to communicate to senior executives and bridge across both business and technology
  Technology & Data acumen: Familiarity with trends in Technology, data, fintechs and experience from working with the technology change agenda

 

The team and company working language is English – we expect fluency in English at professional level, while Nordic languages are a plus but not a requirement.

 

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

 

Please submit your application no later than 18/05/2026. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Head of Nordea Group Strategy Marianne Laakeristo at marianne.laakeristo@nordea.com or Senior Leadership Recruiter Tuulamaija Onninen at tuulamaija.onninen@nordea.com.

 

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.

 

Only for candidates in Finland: A security clearance will be performed for the person selected for this position.