IT Analyst, Front Office AM e-Trading

Nordea Bank Norge ASA; København; On-site; DKK 650,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Nordea Bank Norge ASA in Copenhagen, Denmark, is seeking a Front Office AM e-Trading IT Operations professional to help keep FX trading systems running at peak performance on the trading floor.

You will collaborate with IT and business teams, shape monitoring strategies, and use AI-driven automation to boost efficiency while delivering reliable FX platforms for traders and sales teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree with relevant work experience.
• Technical skills in Linux, SQL, Python.
• Strong communication skills and professional-level English.
• Experience or strong interest in working with AI tools and technologies to solve problems or automate tasks.
• Banking or financial services experience is an advantage.
• Knowledge of FX or other financial products is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with IT and Business teams to solve complex technical and business challenges
• Push the boundaries of monitoring capabilities - define, shape and innovate monitoring strategies and tools
• Be the 1st point of contact for trading systems, supporting traders and sales teams in real-time
• Be responsible for the FX Production environment and oversee all changes
• Manage and monitor our electronic FX platforms and systems, acting as the primary line of defence
• Lead incident resolution by troubleshooting and resolving issues, coordinating cross-team efforts, and implementing preventive measures
• Leverage AI and automation to enhance operational efficiency and expand team capabilities
• Contribute your own ideas to projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Strong communication

Professional-level English

Curiosity about AI tools

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree with relevant work experience

Tools

Linux

SQL

Python

AI tools

Job description

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Want to work where technology meets FX trading? Join Front Office AM e-Trading and be part of a team that keeps FX trading systems running at peak performance. You'll be embedded on the trading floor working directly with Trading & Sales, Developers, Business Analysts and more.This isn't a typical operations role - you'll build deep expertise in both FX markets and the technology that powers them, becoming the critical bridge between business and IT in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment. This role offers significant growth potential as you develop skills in trading technology and AI-driven operations.

Nordea is a place where traditions meet tomorrow. We're not just a bank; we'rea tech employer on a mission to evolve finance securely and responsibly. Together, we impact millions of people’s daily lives by ensuring they can access our solutions anytime, anywhere, while safeguarding their personal data and wealth. Join us in making an impact on the banking industry.

What you’ll be doing:

• Work closely with IT and Business teams to solve complex technical and business challenges
• Push the boundaries of monitoring capabilities - define, shape and innovate monitoring strategies and tools
• Be the 1st point of contact for trading systems, supporting traders and sales teams in real-time
• Be responsible for the FX Production environment and oversee all changes
• Manage and monitor our electronic FX platforms and systems, acting as the primary line of defence
• Lead incident resolution by troubleshooting and resolving issues, coordinating cross-team efforts, and implementing preventive measures
• Leverage AI and automation to enhance operational efficiency and expand team capabilities
• Contribute your own ideas to projects and continuous improvement initiatives

You'll join a diverse multinational organization with passionate and competent colleagues. The role is based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

This role is for you if you:

• Want to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where no two days are the same
• Stay calm and focused in high-pressure situations and can think clearly when stakes are high
• Have a genuine interest in technology and enjoy working with IT systems, tools, and platforms
• Excel at collaboration and work effectively with diverse teams across IT and Business, but can also take the lead and work independently
• Are proactive, take initiative, and have a strong sense of ownership that extends beyond your direct responsibilities
• Embrace uncertainty and approach new challenges with curiosity and creativity
• Adapt quickly and embrace continuous learning in an ever-evolving technology landscape

Your experience and background:

• Bachelor's or master's degree with relevant work experience
• Technical skills in areas such as Linux, SQL, Python - we value IT competency and ability to learn
• Strong communication skills and professional-level English
• Experience or strong interest in working with AI tools and technologies to solve problems or automate tasks
• Banking or financial services experience is an advantage
• Knowledge of FX or other financial products is beneficial but not required

We value diverse backgrounds and experiences. If you don't match every requirement but this role excites you, we encourage you to apply - we're interested in your potential and what you can bring to the team.

What we offer

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.

People are driven by many different factors. 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.

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.

Studies show that members of underrepresented communities don't apply for jobs unless they tick all the qualification boxes. If this is part of why you hesitate to apply, we would like you to reconsider and give it a chance. Maybe your profile fits our needs much better than you think.