Application Manager

Job ID: 24380 
 

We are looking for an Application Manager/Business Analyst, to join Sanctions Application Management (SAM). The successful candidate will support us in further development and maintenance of Sanctions applications, as well as ensure their compliance with business objectives and regulatory requirements. You will contribute in designing, analysing and bringing oversight and control of applications to the next level. This is an opportunity for you to be a part of one of the exciting initiatives going on within Nordea on our journey to fight financial crime.

In Nordea, we know that great customer experiences require a team that leads the way in first-class service and operations. We’re more than just a Nordic bank, we’re one of the largest employers in Poland. With us, you’ll work with skilled, international teams in a bright, modern office. The lively and collaborative atmosphere offers plenty of opportunities to learn and grow as you build your career with us.

About this opportunity
 

We are on the lookout for a proficient and motivated individual to take on a dual role that combines the competences of Application Manager and Business Analyst in our progressive and forward-thinking team. This unique position is an exceptional opportunity for someone who thrives in managing applications while also excelling in analytical roles, offering insights and strategies to drive our business forward.

Welcome to the heart of our operations, where technology meets business acumen. As an Application Manager and Business Analyst, you will be instrumental in overseeing our suite of applications and providing analytical expertise to enhance our business processes and customer experiences.

Our team is part of Group Financial Crime Prevention (GFCP), where we deliver group-wide solutions to detect and prevent financial crime for the greater good of society. We manage and maintain applications across Sanction functions. The high focus on FinCrime in the group gives the appointed candidate a unique and exciting opportunity to continue to deliver “best in class” solutions and lay the foundations for the future.

What you’ll be doing:

• Cover a broad set of application management related tasks, including but not limited to maintaining application lifecycle roadmap, managing risk and regulatory requirements, maintaining yearly plans for applications, covering deployments, maintenance, upgrades and decommissioning.
• Ensure owned applications are available, comply with security and application management standards as well as are aligned with business needs.
• Understand complex business and IT implementation requirements and ultimately act as the decision-maker on important applications-related implementations.
• Conduct comprehensive business analysis to identify areas for improvements/enhancements in processes, systems and data.
• Drive initiatives independently and work collaboratively with diverse teams to implement and refine business strategies.
• Analyse data from various sources to develop actionable insights and recommendations, to keep applications compliant
• Serve as a bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, effectively communicating complex ideas and findings.
• Work closely with other FCAM team members and engage in team-related activities to knowledge share, exchange information and maintain good relationships within the team, contributing towards overall team effectiveness, quality and wellbeing.
• Collaborate closely with experienced professionals (business, developers and architects) to analyse, define and document requirements for change activities and ensure that they correspond to the business needs.
• Continuously review business and non-functional requirements to get them clarified, assessed, fully understood and matured.
• Maintain expertise within applications end to end flow and verify implementations.

You’ll join a team where you can bring your talent and engagement to work in an international and dynamic environment. The role is based in Stockholm, Gdansk or Łódź.

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 envision our ideal candidate as someone who:

• Exhibits strong analytical skills as well as the ability to structure and break down complex initiatives into manageable pieces.
• Is adaptable, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced and changing environment.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills and can manage a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Maintains high ethical standards and is unafraid to voice opinions constructively.
• Demonstrates a blend of technical savvy and business intelligence.
• Hass a good ability to understand large and complex system landscapes.
• Shows passion for technology and its application in solving business challenges.

Your experience and background: 

• Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Business Administration/Computer science/Information technology or related field.
• Proven experience in application management and business analysis.
• Experience in requirement specification (functional and non-functional).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Understanding of sanctions, compliance and AML, knowledge and experience in FinCrime area is a plus
• Experience in agile way of working and methods (SAFe, Scrum, Kanban) is an advantage
• Fluent in English, both spoken and written.

At Nordea, we’re more than just a workplace. We’re a community where your ideas matter and your growth is prioritized. If you’re ready to make a significant impact in a challenging yet rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

If this sounds like you, get in touch

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 06/06/2024. 

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 candidates in Sweden only - For union information, please contact finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACONordea@nordea.com.

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