Senior Public Affairs DK Advisor (maternity cover)

Senior Public Affairs DK Advisor (maternity cover)
Public Affairs, building relationships, network and communication

We are now looking for a Senior Public Affairs DK Advisor (9 months maternaty cover) to continue to building strong relationships towards Danish legislators and other public opinion formers together with Danish top 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 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 Branch Management Office DK team. We add value to Nordea by helping top management in Denmark driving and developing the Danish branch of Nordea Abp. The Branch Management Office DK is driving and coordinating the country responsibilities of Nordea’s Danish Branch Manager and Country Senior Executive. This includes both our many external partnerships with other banks and strategic providers but also our internal activities involving all business areas and product units. As Public Affairs DK advisor (maternaty cover) you’ll play a valuable role in helping to build strong relationships towards Danish legislators and public opinion makers and engage in advocacy on regulatory initiatives of strategic importance for Nordea Group.

The position involves:

• Drive proactive initiatives and position the Danish branch management towards politician on Christiansborg and other opinion leaders in Denmark
• Engage in advocacy on regulatory initiatives of strategic importance for Nordea Group
• Ensure that relevant stakeholders - politicians, authorities, regulators - make informed decisions regarding regulations which will impact Nordea in the future
• Coordinate and follow-up on public affairs work across Nordea
• Develop communications material to be used for meetings with politicians and in proactive enquiries to debaters, politicians and other relevant stakeholders
• Contribute to coordination of the work done in Finans Danmark
• Act as sounding board for the Danish branch management in relation to the public affairs effort

You’ll join a small and highly specialised team who drives several key areas for Nordea branch DK. 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:

• Are a strong communicator and networker who are able to be proactive in order to position Nordea
• Are easy going and a team playerHave the ability to be a sounding board for the Danish top management

Your experience and background:

• Have been working within the Public Affairs area for several years
• Have a strong network of stakeholders relevant for Nordea and the finansial sector in general
• Are able to etract and communicate Nordeas opinion on key strategic areas
• Dependable, willing to speak up – even when it’s difficult – and committed to empowering others
• Fully proficient in English and Danish

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 29 June 2020. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Mads S. Lykke on +45 22 91 59 49 or [email protected]

Please note that interviews are held at a rolling basis.

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.