Junior AI Implementation Specialist (NAM Portugal)

Job ID: 5691

We are seeking a dynamic and motivated Junior AI implementation Specialist to join our team. This role is central in deploying AI tools within our organization, with a particular focus on knowledge bases, agentic workflows and business automations. The trainee will operate at the technology and business, assisting in the technical implementation of use cases and being part of the cross-functional team deploying AI in the organization.

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 personal background. With us, you’ll be in good company with a chance to make your mark on something bigger.

Nordea Asset Management (NAM) is the asset management arm of the Nordea Group, the leading financial services group in the Nordics with the vision of being a leading European Asset Manager. We want to do this by delivering returns with responsibility. The group has more than 30,000 employees. NAM has around 900 employees and manages more than EUR 325 billion of assets for institutional, wholesale, and retail clients across the Nordic region and the globe.

About this opportunity

You will join our Innovation team based in Lisbon which is focusing on deploying AI and data oriented technology within the organization. We seek to build a solid framework around AI technologies to simplify our processes, understand better the market, and invent the ways of working of tomorrow. You will have the chance to apply your theoretical and technical knowledge to real-world problems and be part of the deep transformation fuelled by AI.

• The role is based in Oeiras (Quinta da Fonte).
• It’s expected you to work 100% on-site in the first 6 months (with flexibility) and after on an Hybrid regime (3 days in the Office + 2 days from home).

To succeed in this role, we believe you:

• Have a strong analytical mindset with high commitment and attention to detail.
• Have a solid understanding of Agentic AI (Skills, system prompt, governance)
• Are proactive, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies — comfortable working in sprints, participating in stand-ups, retrospectives, and contributing to a team that ships iteratively.
• Are familiar with best practices in Prompt Engineering and working with large language models (LLMs).
• Have a genuine interest in finance and asset management topics is also a plus.
• Have support-oriented mindset, helping other teams implementing AI use cases.

Bonus Points:

You'll stand out if you have experience with any of the following:

• Agentic Frameworks - tools such as Microsoft Copilot Studio or n8n
• Automation Frameworks - such as Power Automate 
• Cloud Data Warehousing - platforms such as Snowflake or Databricks
• Have a solid understanding of RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) principles and modern machine learning techniques.
• Are proficient in Python, with hands-on experience building agents
• Cloud Platforms - AWS, Azure, or GCP

Your experience and background:

• Fluent in English. (Other European language are considered an asset)
• Master in Computer Science, Business Analytics or other numerate subject.
• Prior experience in projects involving AI agents, business intelligence and data handling will be considered a plus.

If this sounds like you, get in touch!

Next steps

If this opportunity is the challenge you are seeking, please send us your cover letter and CV in English latest on  31/10/2026.

At Nordea, we recruit from the widest possible pool and hire the best person for the job. Because diversity makes us stronger. And once you are on board, you will find that we offer equal opportunities to everyone.

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