Compliance Officer - NAM Compliance (NAM Portugal)

Nordea; Oeiras; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Nordea seeks a Compliance Officer for NAM Portugal, based in Lisbon with the Asset Management Compliance team. The role involves identifying and mitigating compliance risks across NAM, providing practical guidance to management, and ensuring regulatory alignment in a global context.

Initially 100% on-site, moving to a hybrid model (3 days in office, 2 from home). Ideal candidates have 3+ years in Asset Management compliance, strong FCA knowledge, and proven UK regulatory experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in Compliance within Asset Management.
• Strong experience supporting a UK Asset Management business.
• Detailed knowledge of FCA regulatory framework for Asset Managers.
• Experience advising on UK regulatory requirements including SMCR, conflicts of interest, market abuse.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess and monitor compliance risks across NAM.
• Provide practical compliance advice to business stakeholders and senior management.
• Support implementation and enhancement of the Compliance Framework.
• Conduct reviews, assessments and monitoring activities.
• Deliver compliance training and promote a strong risk culture.
• Advise on regulatory developments affecting NAM.
• Support governance forums, reporting and regulatory interactions.
• Partner with UK and European teams on regulatory matters.

Skills

Compliance

Asset Management

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder comms

English fluency

Job description

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Compliance Officer - NAM Compliance (NAM Portugal)

Job ID: 7043

Would you like to support the business in developing ethics and risk culture? We are now looking for a Compliance Officer to ensure adequate compliance risk management in Asset Management.

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. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.

About this opportunity

Welcome to the Asset Management Compliance team. We add value by advising and supporting business management and employees to enable sound business practices and effective management of compliance risk. We support management and boards in their oversight responsibilities and seek to combine deep regulatory expertise with a strong understanding of the Asset Management business, its risks and control environment.

As a Compliance Officer, you will play a key role in delivering fair customer outcomes, promoting a strong ethics and risk culture, and supporting Nordea Asset Management's continued growth and regulatory compliance. The position is based in Lisbon but forms part of the global NAM Compliance team, working closely with colleagues across Europe and Asia.

The role is based in Oeiras (Quinta da Fonte).

It’s expected you to work 100% on‑site in the first 2 months (with flexibility) and after on an Hybrid regime (3 days in the Office + 2 days from home).

What you'll be doing

• Identifying, assessing and monitoring compliance risks across Nordea Asset Management.
• Providing practical compliance advice and challenge to business stakeholders and senior management.
• Supporting the implementation and continuous enhancement of the Compliance Framework.
• Conducting compliance reviews, thematic assessments and monitoring activities.
• Delivering compliance training and promoting a strong risk and compliance culture.
• Advising on regulatory developments affecting the Asset Management industry.
• Supporting governance forums, management reporting and regulatory interactions where required.
• Partnering with UK and European business teams on regulatory compliance matters.

Who you are

Collaboration. Ownership. Passion. Courage. These are the values that guide us, and we believe they will guide you too.

To succeed in this role, we believe you have:

• At least 3 years' experience in Compliance within Asset Management.
• Strong experience supporting a UK Asset Management business.
• Detailed knowledge of the FCA regulatory framework applicable to Asset Managers.
• Practical experience advising on UK Asset Management regulatory requirements, including topics such as:
• Conduct and governance requirements
• Conflicts of Interest
• Client and investor protection
• Market Abuse Regulation
• Product governance
• Distribution
• Senior Managers & Certification Regime (SMCR)
• Experience engaging with stakeholders and providing risk-based advice.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 31/10/2026.

For more information, you’re welcome to contact Head of NAM Compliance, James O’Connor ([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.

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