FX Strategist, Research & Risk Solutions, Nordea Markets

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In short

Nordea Markets' Research & Risk Solutions team is seeking an FX Strategist in Helsinki to analyze currency markets, develop forecasts, and provide actionable insights for clients. This role requires a strong understanding of macroeconomic drivers, excellent communication skills in Finnish and English, and 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Analyze the macroeconomic and market drivers of currencies, including monetary policy, interest rates, geopolitics, market sentiment and positioning.
Take responsibility for selected FX forecasts and contribute to Nordea’s broader house views and strategic market outlook.
Write timely, high-quality research that turns complex market developments into clear views and actionable insights.
Translate market views into relevant implications for clients’ FX exposures, hedging decisions and broader risk management.
Present market views through client meetings, calls and webinars.
Collaborate closely with economists, strategists, sales and trading, while taking meaningful ownership of your work from day one.

Requirements

A deep interest in financial markets and macroeconomics, with expertise in currency markets.
Intellectual curiosity, a proactive mindset and the commercial instinct to identify what matters to clients.
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Finnish and English.
The ability to combine analytical rigour with sound judgement and a clear understanding of client relevance.
A collaborative working style and the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
A relevant university degree, for example in economics, finance, mathematics or engineering.
Around 3–5 years of relevant experience in market strategy, research, economics, treasury, sales, trading, asset management or a related financial markets role.
Strong technical and quantitative skills, with an interest in using data, modelling, AI and modern analytical tools to generate better market insights.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Python is an advantage.
Knowledge of FX and interest rate products and client-facing experience are considered advantage.
Curiosity and ability to apply new tools, develop analytical processes and help shape the transition to AI and automation in market analysis.

Benefits

Significant freedom to shape our offering and engage directly with clients from week one.
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.
Opportunities to evolve, develop and move forward with us.

Skills

Python

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About Nordea

We are a universal bank with a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies – enabling dreams and aspirations for a greater good. Every day, we work to support our customers’ financial development, delivering best-in-class omnichannel customer experiences and driving sustainable change. We are a full-service universal bank and the third largest corporation in the Nordic region and one of the top 10 financial services companies in Europe based on market capitalisation. We are present in 17 countries, including our four Nordic home markets which together constitute the 10th…

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