Senior Risk Analyst, Nordea Pension

Would you like to be part of our risk management team working in Nordea Pension? We are now looking for a (Senior) Risk Analyst to strengthen and develop our risk management system.

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 Nordea Pensions Risk Management team. We add value by ensuring an effective risk management system is in place in Nordea Pension. As (Senior) Risk Analyst, you'll play a valuable role in ensuring strong risk management within Nordea Pension in Denmark.

What you'll be doing:

1. Your base will be within the field of solvency management, in particular regarding QRT, ORSA, SFCR, RSR, etc.
2. In addition, you will contribute to ensuring robust management of all relevant risks in Nordea Pension.
3. Help develop risk management of current and emerging risk themes.
4. Engage with a broad section of stakeholders in Nordea Pension to oversee and challenge our risk exposure.
5. Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.
6. Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.
7. Maintain our framework of risk-related policies and processes.

You'll join a small and diverse team of experienced risk professionals. The role is based in 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.

To succeed in this role, we believe that you:

1. Enjoy working across a varied field of subjects with many different stakeholders.
2. Take initiative to identify and shape topics of work.
3. Have strengths in analytical thinking and a structured approach with attention to detail.
4. Possess strong oral and written communication skills.

Your experience and background:

1. Knowledge of Solvency II including QRT, ORSA, SFCR, RSR, etc., and practical experience with solvency calculations is an advantage. Proven risk management and control experience within the insurance, pension, credit, or investment management financial sectors.
2. At least 3 years' experience in risk management within the financial sector.
3. Academic degree – preferably at Master's level or equivalent – in a quantitative field such as finance, economics, actuarial science, mathematics, statistics, or similar.
4. The internal language in Nordea Pension is Danish, hence fluency in both written and spoken Danish is important. Other than that, all analysis, reports, and presentations that we perform are in English, and all projects that you will take part in on Nordea Pension Group level are conducted in English, therefore, fluency in written and spoken English is essential.

If this sounds like you, get in touch

Next steps

Please submit your application no later than 31/01/2025, which must include your CV and motivation letter as soon as possible. Interviews will be held successively during the recruitment process based on candidates' qualifications.

For more information, you're welcome to contact Kasper Riis-Hansen on e-mail:

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.