Data Scientist - Generative AI / LLM

Job ID: 30401

We are looking for multiple data scientists or machine learning engineers focusing on generative AI for text, and Large Language Models.

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

Meet the AI & Machine Learning team. Our role is to improve how we detect and investigate financial crime with the help of AI and machine learning, to keep our customers, Nordea and society safe.

Our team is about 25 people working out of Stockholm, Helsinki and Copenhagen as a part of the group financial crime prevention (GFCP) unit that provides financial crime prevention services to all of the bank.

 
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 you’ll be doing:

• Prototype and explore the feasibility of new AI use cases in collaboration with business stakeholders
• Implement, deploy, and monitor our AI applications
• Rigorously evaluate and improve the quality of our AI applications
• Keep up to date with the latest AI developments to shape our Gen AI best practices and tooling
• Document models and processes to ensure compliance and meet our compliance and risk management standards

The role is based in Stockholm; Helsinki.

Who you are

This is the right role if you have a passion to solve challenging problems - with the help of data, software and AI. As a person, you look past the noise, to do what is right. You prefer action to talking, but when you talk, people want to listen.

Your experience and background:

• MSc or PhD in a field related to predictive or statistical modelling or software development.
• At least 2 years’ experience developing AI solutions in python, with a focus on rapid development and iteration.
• Exposure to multiple AI projects using commercial grade LLM API's RAG, MCP, A2A.
• A knack for tackling complex problems and creating simple solutions.
• Strong interpersonal communication and presentation skills, explaining complex ideas and technology across domains.

It would be ideal if you also:

• Experience from working on AWS
• Experience developing production grade code
• Experience with model explainability, monitoring and observability

What we offer 
 
People come here when they want to get somewhere. 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. 

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

Submit your application no later than 08/08/2025. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Björn Hertzberg (bjorn.hertzberg@nordea.com).

The recruitment process consists of the following steps: 

• Preliminary CV selection
• Phone conversation with the recruiter
• Online interview with the hiring leader  
• Background check

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.

Please be aware that any applications or CVs coming through email or direct messages will not be accepted or considered. 

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.

 
Only for candidates in Sweden: For union information, please contact Finansförbundet at finansforbundet@nordea.se or SACO at SacoNordea@nordea.com.