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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. But what everybody has in common is the will and expertise to move people, businesses and society forward - one step at a time.
How we recruitThe largest financial services group in the Nordic region
When working at Nordea, you come as you are. We believe that great minds don’t think alike, and all perspectives are valuable to move forward for something better – for yourself, your colleagues, customers, shareholders and society at large. By joining Nordea, you will become a part of our team of 31,000 colleagues. A great mosaic of expertise and eagerness, who everyday work to do what’s right and enable positive change. We are passionate to serve our customers and we are dedicated to maintaining an inspiring and welcoming environment daily, for our colleagues and our partners. Because in the end, Nordea is all about making tomorrow a little better than today. That’s the Nordic Idea we’re built upon.
We call it: The idea of something better. Come join us on that journey.
Stories from our graduates and teams

Tech talents
Beyond a bank: A deep dive into the complex tech landscape of Nordea
Nordea’s technological ecosystem is a multifaceted landscape where numerous factors intertwine, creating an environment that is both challenging and intriguing. Let’s break down this complexity and explore the various elements that add layers to the relationship between technology and business.
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Tech talents
Detection, prevention, response - staying ahead of cyber threats
Nowhere is cybersecurity more critical than in the banking industry, where the stakes are high, and the threats are continuously evolving. With an increasingly complex threat landscape, banks like Nordea are targets for cyber-attacks. At Nordea, we believe that the foundation of success lies in a strong defence. Let's delve into how Nordea’s cybersecurity professionals are leading the charge in safeguarding customers data and financial assets.
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Markets LC&I
See what makes Women’s Finance Insight Programme “fascinating and eye-opening”
In the spirit of International Women’s Day, we shine a spotlight on our ongoing Women’s Finance Insight Programme (WFIP) and some of the 65 attending talents sharing their “valuable experiences” from our pan-Nordic spring programme. They’re seemingly enjoying every bit of it – see for yourself in this second blog and learn what makes it “very engaging”, “fascinating”, “inspiring”, and “eye-opening”.
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How we recruit
Each recruitment will differ depending on the role you are applying for and the business area or function you are interested in. However, what all our recruitments have in common is that we will do our outmost to create a positive and seamless experience for you.
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Students & graduates
No matter whether you seek a career in markets, IT, business or compliance, you can find opportunities at Nordea. Learn more about the programmes in each of the countries where Nordea operates and see how you can start your career today!
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A diverse community
We genuinely believe that our unique qualities make us stronger and better at serving the needs of our customers and the communities we operate in. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, characteristics and traits widen our perspectives and enable us to see things in different lights.
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''Nordea is a forward-thinking organisation, ideal for people who want to move forward.”
Youth financial literacy is something we focus on all year round
At Nordea we're reaching thousands of children and young people with our financial skills activities and we're collaborating with more than 50 partners in the countries were we're located.
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What makes Nordea great is our people and culture
Start your career with us – you’ll be surrounded with brilliant people from a wide range of backgrounds, with different skillsets and experience, so come as you are.
Watch the video below where Nordea’s Chief People Officer Christina Gadeberg talks about how our purpose and values guide all Nordea employees, as well as how these link to providing the best service possible to our customers.
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Our people
ESG upskilling to support our customers
Nordea is committed to helping our customers transition to a sustainable future. Employees have a key role to play in this journey of implementing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) in to our processes, and it's therefore essential to continue investing in building ESG expertise.
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Diversity & inclusion
At Nordea our people come from 107 countries
Cultural diversity has increased in all our countries and shows that our goal of becoming even more diverse is progressing. At the end of 2023, citizens from 107 countries worked at Nordea, speaking a total of 66 languages.
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Our people
More employees recommend Nordea as a place to work
We strive to make Nordea a great place to work, where people come as they are and are met with opportunities to evolve, develop and move forward in their careers. Our employee survey shows progress in this area with more that recommend Nordea as a place to work.
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