Technical Business Analyst

Job ID: 3554

Would you like to play a part in building a better bank that fulfils a meaningful role in society? We are now looking for a mid to upper level Technical Business Analyst to join our team to drive cutting edge Nordea group wide application development initiatives across Financial Crime Prevention within Nordea based in Estonia.

We aim to help our 11 million customers around the world improve their lives and reach their goals. To protect our customers and society as a whole, we dedicate our best minds and latest technologies to stop money laundering, financing of terrorism, bribery and corruption and other financial crimes by denying the criminals access to the banking system.

Our scope is international, as we are the leading bank in the Nordic region with activities around the world, and we must be always up to date on the lookout for new threats and proactive responses. The task is exciting and intellectually rewarding. Are you up to the challenge?

At Nordea, we know our customers’ needs are changing – and we’re deeply committed to meeting them with the financial solutions of tomorrow. We’re creating an agile environment where we’re harnessing the power of technology – one where you can make an impact. So bring your skills, ideas and unique background. With us, you’ll find plenty of opportunities to grow and make your mark on something bigger.

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Data team. This is a role within the Investigation, Intelligence & Analytics area of Financial Crime prevention (FCIIA) that operates cross jurisdictional, proactive and reactive complex investigations. As a Technical Business Analyst you will play a valuable role in helping to establish an outstanding financial crime prevention capability.


What you’ll be doing:

Support development and implementation of industry leading products and applications
Acting as a liaison between business and IT department
Understand what business really wants, elicit requirements and using those requirements to get IT onboard and propose solutions
Use your technical knowledge and experience to assess processes, suggest improvements, create specifications and support implementation of data-driven solutions
Drive discussions within IT development teams and with business to ensure deliverables are correctly understood and the best solutions are found
Drive development initiatives taking end-to-end ownership of deliverables
Enabling, coordinating and participating in User Acceptance Testing

You will play a valuable role in making us even more effective in our line of business, working together with our IT development partners. The role is based in Tallinn , in our modern offices in Ülemiste City. The position is likely to require some travel to other Nordea international sites.

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 succeed in this role, we believe that you:

Have a minimum 3 years of relevant work experience
Have a professional approach in taking initiative and work proactively under your own direction with a proven track record of delivering results
Have a strong cultural awareness and also a dynamic approach, willing to take on extra responsibilities when needed
Have experience in translating business needs into development and solution design for development
Have an analytic and structured approach and you can work both individually and as part of a delivery team on site and remotely
Can define and document business requirements, and you have proficient computer skills over the full MS Office suite
Have a curious mind, not afraid of suggesting solutions that will increase the bank’s effectiveness and efficiency
Have excellent planning, organisational, and time management skill


Your experience and background:

We imagine that you have a higher education preferably with a technical focus. You have a minimum of 3 years of experience working as a business analyst (preferable with experience working together with IT or working with development in general). In addition the following items would be desirable:
Experience from financial services industry
Experience within financial crime prevention
Experience in working in an Agile environment
AML (ACAMS, ICA) or Investigations qualifications

​​​​​​​If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 19/02/2022. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Simon Warthoe at simon.warthoe@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.