Chief Data Product Portfolio Analyst

Job title:

Chief Data Product Portfolio Analyst

Company:

Danske Bank

Job description

Job Category: Analysis and ResearchJob Description:Are you an experienced product management, strategy or transformation professional looking to apply your skillset to data and analytics, particularly to establish the emerging practice of data product management at a leading Nordic bank? If yes, we would like to hear from you!About the Group and team:At Danske Bank, we are on a journey to transform how we work with data. Under the Forward 28 Strategy, we want to empower colleagues across the Group to make the most of the data they own. This will see a shift towards a federated data strategy, which is supported by the concept of data products.The Data Product Centre of Excellence mission is to facilitate increased adoption of data products across Danske Bank. We champion applying the product mindset to data, to ensure that the data products created across the Group are of a high quality, valuable to meet strategic/customer needs and reusable.Within the Data Product CoE, the Data Product Portfolio cluster (which this role is part of) is a highly strategic and customer centric team, working across a breadth of data product priorities. These range from supporting engagement and discovery of new data products with our business partners, establishing the optimal product governance and operating model for data products across the Group and supporting strategic decision making that will increase adoption of data product concepts. The types of challenges this team will be working on in the near future include:

• Establishing the approach and playbook for data product discovery at Danske Bank
• Identifying the best incentive models and structures to promote data product development
• Conceptualising what a data product marketplace could look like
• Setting up the governance and certification for data products
• Managing annual business review cycles and prioritisation of Data Product CoE initiatives

About the role:We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Analyst with a strong background in areas like product management, strategy and/or transformation. You will have a strong consulting or product toolbox that you can apply to customer centric problems. As we are on the beginning of the journey for data products at Danske Bank, we will be shaping new concepts for the Group, and putting structure into ambiguity will be a must! Comfort with data products and domain knowledge of banking would be looked upon favourably.The right candidate for this position should thrive in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment, be proactive and enjoy both planned and ad-hoc tasks. There will be plenty of opportunities to work cross-functionally across the Group and influence thinking on data products. Flexibility to work at both a strategic level – to set direction, and deep-dive into specific problems will be expected, and as a senior member of the team, you will be responsible for your own assignments. From day one and we trust that you drive and manage tasks to deliver great results – both for yourself and through others.Job Responsibilities:Example responsibilities of the role include:

• Maintain a comprehensive portfolio view of all data products developed within Danske Bank’s ecosystem.
• Track and realize the value of data products, ensuring they align with business objectives and deliver measurable benefits. This includes measuring traction and adoption of data products across the Group.
• Design the optimal governance structures and reporting for data products (forums, processes etc.), including overseeing certification.
• Engage with stakeholders across various levels to ensure data products align with business needs and strategic goals.
• Participate in use-case discovery and specification processes.
• Develop executive level materials and insights on data products at Danske Bank
• Setting and refining the data product strategy for the Group, in addition to managing annual review processes and prioritisation
• Engaging in targeted thought-leadership and setting Group-wide perspectives on data product concepts like incentives, marketplace and operating model optimisation

Expected qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Data Science or a related field.
• Previous experience in financial industry or banking sector
• 10+ years of experience in a product management, strategy or transformation role.
• Demonstrable experience in managing data solutions or products’ lifecycles within a complex portfolio ecosystem.

Skills Required:

• Has a strong problem solving toolkit, which covers topics like, but not limited to, hypothesis-led problem solving, design thinking etc.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to drive outcomes based on evidence and data insights.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to work cross-functionally at the intersect of business and technology with ease.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and embed new concepts with stakeholders.
• Ability to synthesise complex and new concepts with ease to any stakeholder.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages used in Danske Bank locations is a plus.
• Solid performance management foundations with ability to develop effective KPIs that track value creation and adoption of concepts. In addition the ability to generate insights from data and convert to convincing narratives.
• Excellent project management skills and the ability to work and motivate cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-paced, agile environment.
• Proficient in using tools and technologies relevant to product lifecycle management. Includes proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and various agile tools.

Location:This position is based in Copenhagen, Denmark with a hybrid working model allowing a blend of office and remote work.Would you like to join us? Send us your application!Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are the best fit for the role. If you are curious to hear more about the job, please contact Damian Baranski, Head of Data Product CoE, at +45 71 51 08 49.Please note that we are processing applications on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.We look forward hearing from you!About Us:Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with bridges to the world around us. For 150 years, we have supported people and businesses in releasing their potential. A career with us is an opportunity to join a community of 22,000 colleagues in a culture where we are committed to Teaming Up, Owning It and Being Open. Together, we are on a journey to transform Danske Bank into a better bank. For our customers, our employees and the societies around us.

Expected salary

Location

København

Job date

Wed, 28 May 2025 06:11:07 GMT

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