Investment Banking AD or Director, High Yield and Loan Syndicate

Job ID: 5727 We are now looking for an experienced individual to join Nordea Debt Syndicate in Oslo. The core focus for our new colleague will be the Norwegian high yield bond market with additional responsibilities in corporate IG. Relevant candidates are likely to have experience from a position in Syndicate, Sales, Credit Research, Trading or DCM but we are open-minded with respect to other backgrounds as well. About Our Team 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:

• Win and execute high yield bond mandates with a focus on the Norwegian market
• Active sparring partner for DCM with views on opportunities, go-to market strategies and pricing
• Follow market trends to identify and determine prevailing market terms and pricing and translate it into relevant market updates to internal and external stakeholders
• Maintain network of relevant investor contacts
• Take part in the overall deal flow on the syndicate desk including NOK IG deals

Who You Are Your background and skills include:

• In-depth understanding of the market, structures, investor dynamics and execution strategies
• Ability to work well under pressure, multi-task and meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Well organized and able to efficiently manage work with minimal supervision
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Self-directed, motivated, and able to work independently
• Ability to create and maintain good working relationships with all Nordea stakeholders and collaborators.
• Interest in compliance related topics including understanding of sanctions, internal policies, guidelines and potential compliance risks with the relationships we have.
• Have a Master’s degree within a relevant field
• Be fluent in spoken and written English

If this sounds like you, get in touch! Next steps Submit your application no later than 09/10/2026. We will be conducting interviews on a rolling basis, so you are encouraged to submit your application as soon as possible. For more information, you’re welcome to contact Povl Bak-Jensen on povl.bak-jensen@nordea.com. We enable dreams and aspirations for a greater good. We build relationships. We add a personal touch to everything we do – when advising our customers, collaborating with colleagues, and meeting our potential candidates. We learn and develop. We take pride in being experts and thinking ahead. We use our expertise to meet our customers’ needs, from the simplest to the most complex. We bring a growth mindset to our work that enables us to focus on a broader perspective in our daily challenges. We lead change. We are responsible and aware of the impact of our decisions, both for our customers and for our local and global communities. Mindful of our responsibility towards current and future generations, we have made sustainability an integrated part of our business strategy. We are Nordea. We have a 200-year history of supporting and growing the Nordic economies and our values are deeply rooted in these open, progressive and collaborative societies. As one of the biggest employers in the Nordics, Poland and Estonia, you have excellent opportunities to evolve, develop and move forward with us.