Distribution Governance Specialist (NAM Portugal)
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In short
Nordea Asset Management is seeking a Distribution Governance Specialist in Portugal to support effective governance of distribution risks. The role involves ensuring products are marketed and distributed appropriately, acting as a partner to business and control functions, and implementing governance frameworks across markets and channels.
Responsibilities
- Provide practical advice on product marketing and placement across markets and channels.
- Support Sales on cross-border marketing, investor approaches, and distribution activities.
- Maintain clear country and activity guidance based on applicable requirements.
- Contribute to product development by identifying distribution risks and target-market considerations.
- Support the governance of distributors and their networks, including due diligence and monitoring.
- Advise on distribution arrangements and non-standard cases, outlining risks and options.
- Translate regulatory requirements and legal advice into business guidance.
- Work collaboratively with Sales, Product, Legal, Compliance, Marketing, Operations, and Technology teams.
- Document advice clearly and escalate material issues.
Requirements
- Relevant experience in asset management, fund distribution, distribution compliance, regulatory advisory, consulting, or governance.
- Practical knowledge of European cross-border fund distribution and associated risks.
- Understanding of how product features, target markets, and distribution channels affect distribution risk.
- Proven ability to question established approaches and develop practical improvements.
- Experience preparing guidance, procedures, training, or other governance material.
- Ability to analyze cases, separate legal, regulatory, operational, and commercial points, and recommend practical steps.
- Strong written and spoken English communication skills.
- Reliable and collaborative working style with accurate documentation and appropriate escalation.
Desired Qualifications
- Curiosity, practicality, and comfort working with both commercial and control teams.
- Critical thinking and the ability to consider the regulatory, product, commercial, and operational picture.
- Willingness to challenge established ways of working and find simpler, more effective solutions.
- Ability to use data, technology, and AI to solve problems and improve efficiency.
- Clear explanation of thinking, knowing when to escalate, and following matters through to conclusion.
Benefits
- A specialist role at the centre of NAM’s international distribution activities.
- Opportunity to help the business grow safely through clear guidance and sound distributor governance.
- Close cooperation with experienced colleagues across various departments.
- An international working environment, based in Portugal and connected to teams across NAM.
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Company
Nordea
Job Posted
3 weeks ago
Expires
in 1 week
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
On Site
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Paço de Arcos, Portugal
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