Job ID: 3633

Are you passionate about technology risk and compliance? Would you like build experience in strengthening the relationship between business and technology through application governance in Asset and Wealth management  (AWM), where technology plays a key role for business? We are looking for a temporary Application Owner / Application Manager to join us as maternity leave cover, where you will drive application governance, compliance and risk management and ensure applications meet business, regulatory and technology requirements.

About our team 

Meet the Application Portfolio and Data Management team within AWM COO. Our role is to support the business by ensuring our applications are well governed, compliant and fit for purpose, helping protect data, manage risk and enable stable and efficient solutions for our customers. Our team is part of AWM COO and works closely with both business and technology stakeholders to strengthen the relationship between business needs and technology capabilities in a regulated environment. 

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us in how we work and how we make decisions and that we imagine you share with us.

What youll be doing:

• Driving application governance, risk management and compliance within agreed risk appetite
• Coordinating and following up on key application management activities such as access management, continuity, backup and vulnerability management
• Acting as a key interface between business and technology stakeholders, supporting prioritisation and clear ways of working
• Ensuring applications are fit for purpose and aligned with business needs and target architecture
• Contributing and driving initiatives and projects related to application management, information security, regulatory requirements and business continuity 

Who you are 

This is the right role for you if you are proactive, structured and comfortable working in a regulated environment. You enjoy collaborating with multiple stakeholders, take ownership of your work and can balance attention to detail with a broader business perspective. You are confident communicating and advising others and are motivated by delivering tangible results.

• Experience in application management, technology risk, compliance or a similar role
• Understanding of application operations and IT processes (e.g. ITIL)
• Ability to translate business requirements into applicationrelated actions
• Pro-active with strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Good English skills, both written and spoken

It would be ideal if you also have:

• Experience with information security or regulatory frameworks (e.g. DORA)
• Worked in financial services or other regulated environments
• Experience working with vulnerability or application risk assessments

What we offer 

People come here when they want to get somewhere. For some, its to take their career to the next level. For others, its 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

Submit your application no later than 20/05/2026. 

For more information, youre welcome to contact Kim Engelbrecht (kim.engelbrecht@nordea.com).

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.