AI Platform Lead
Nordea · Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
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- On site
- Full-time
- €100,000 / year
- Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland
Job highlights
- Lead AI platform development and adoption.
- Define technical strategy for AI workflows.
- Design production-grade ML services and pipelines.
- Collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
- Optimize AI workloads and manage FinOps.
About the role
AI Platform Lead
We are looking for an AI Platform Lead to drive the development and adoption of AI-powered solutions that strengthen our ability to detect and investigate financial crime. The role is permanent and can be based in Helsinki.
About Our Team
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.
Main responsibilities in this role:
- Define the technical strategy for the AI Platform spanning predictive, generative and agentic workflows.
- Design production-grade services, CICD pipelines and infrastructure as code with sound architecture principles & scalability.
- Collaborate with Business, Architecture and Technology stakeholders to align business priorities and technical decisions.
- Champion engineering excellence and keep abreast of emerging AI technologies.
- Weigh tradeoffs, distill technical complexity into accessible, clear communication for non-technical audience.
- Design and implement monitoring for predictive AI (drift, performance), generative AI (token usage, latency) workflows.
- Design and implement cost optimization & FinOps for AI workloads.
- Handle IT management processes such as incident management, risk and change management.
- Monitor the established operations support channels and service infrastructure provisioning & troubleshooting in line with defined SLAs.
Who You Are
This is the right role for you if you are:
- Ambitious and enjoy bringing ideas, exploring their potential, and presenting the results.
- Passionate about ensuring production excellence in machine learning operations, ensuring both the bank’s and society's safety.
- Collaborative and thrive in cross-functional environments, comfortable working at the intersection of business and technology.
- Communicate clearly and confidently with both technical and non-technical audiences, and you’re comfortable driving work forward independently.
Your background and skills include:
- BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, a relevant technical field or equivalent practical experience.
- 8+ years of experience as a Cloud native expert in designing and building production grade applications and services on AWS and other cloud providers (Azure or GCP).
- Practical experience with Python development and managing complex environments with Terraform.
- Experience working with AI/ML platforms such as Amazon SageMaker, Bedrock, AgentCore and Data platforms such as S3, AWS Glue, Lake Formation.
- Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder relationships across multiple domains, including expectations management.
It would be ideal if you also have:
- Experience with agile methodologies and product development lifecycle.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, architecture and data science teams.
- Professional experience working in regulated industries i.e. Banking, Government, etc.
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.
Key skills/competency
- AI Platform Lead
- Technical Strategy
- Machine Learning Operations
- Cloud Native Architecture
- AWS
- Python Development
- Terraform
- AI/ML Platforms
- Stakeholder Management
- FinOps
Skills & topics
- AI Platform Lead
- AI
- Machine Learning
- Cloud
- AWS
- Python
- Terraform
- FinTech
- Financial Crime Prevention
- MLOps
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 8+ years of cloud-native expertise, Python, Terraform, and AI/ML platform experience (SageMaker, Bedrock).
- Showcase your skills: Emphasize your experience in designing production-grade applications and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
- Demonstrate passion: Clearly articulate your ambition, passion for production excellence, and collaborative approach in your application.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss technical strategy, architectural principles, and how you communicate complex AI concepts to non-technical audiences.
Technical preparation
Behavioral questions
Frequently asked questions
- What are the key responsibilities of an AI Platform Lead at Nordea?
- As an AI Platform Lead at Nordea, you will define the technical strategy for the AI Platform, design production-grade services and CICD pipelines, and collaborate with business and technology stakeholders. You will also champion engineering excellence, manage AI workload costs (FinOps), and oversee IT management processes like incident and risk management.
- What technical skills are most important for the AI Platform Lead role at Nordea?
- Key technical skills include 8+ years of cloud-native expertise (AWS, Azure, GCP), proficiency in Python development, and experience with infrastructure as code tools like Terraform. Familiarity with AI/ML platforms such as Amazon SageMaker and Bedrock, as well as data platforms like S3 and AWS Glue, is essential.
- What is the work arrangement for the AI Platform Lead position at Nordea?
- The AI Platform Lead position at Nordea offers a hybrid working model. This model balances the value of in-person collaboration with the flexibility of remote work, allowing employees to move forward in their careers.
- What kind of experience is ideal for an AI Platform Lead candidate at Nordea?
- Ideal candidates will have experience with agile methodologies, the product development lifecycle, and working cross-functionally with engineering, architecture, and data science teams. Professional experience in regulated industries like banking is also highly desirable.
- How does Nordea approach diversity and inclusion for the AI Platform Lead role?
- Nordea is committed to diversity and inclusion, viewing it as essential for a sustainable and strong workplace. They actively strive to improve D&I within their community, demonstrated by their commitment to European Diversity Charters.
- What is the expected career growth for an AI Platform Lead at Nordea?
- Nordea emphasizes career growth and development. As one of the largest Nordic banks, they offer numerous opportunities to evolve, develop, and learn from diverse colleagues in a vibrant working environment. Employees are encouraged to move forward and take their careers to the next level.
- What is the application process for the AI Platform Lead role at Nordea?
- Applications are encouraged as soon as possible, as interviews begin on an ongoing basis. For more information, you can contact Björn Hertzberg, Head of Data Science in FCIIA, at bjorn.hertzberg@nordea.com. A background check will be performed for the selected candidate.