Head of Credit Underwriting and Decision Analytics Nordax
Lead credit decisioning at the core of a growing bank – work with senior stakeholders across markets and leave a lasting mark on how we underwrite the future.
Ready to take on a role at the absolute core of banking, where your decisions shape how credit is assessed and lending decisions are made? As Head of Credit Underwriting and Decision Analytics, you'll balance pricing, risk, compliance and strategy while working closely with senior stakeholders. It's a role with real weight – and a rare opportunity to leave your mark on how we underwrite credit for the future.
We are the team behind every credit decision made across our markets. Our team includes lead analysts in each market and a broader analytics group of junior and senior analysts and scorecard developers. We're currently rewiring how we work, exploring new technologies to strengthen our underwriting.
About the role
As Head of Credit Underwriting and Decision Analytics, you'll lead the team responsible for our credit process design and performance, working across pricing, risk and compliance. You'll be a key voice among senior stakeholders, driving the direction of underwriting in a complex, ever-changing environment.
Your main responsibilities include:
Designing, developing and optimizing the credit process across all credit facilities
Balancing pricing, risk, compliance and technical perspectives in every decision
Leading and developing lead analysts and a broader analytics team
Collaborating with senior stakeholders across the business to align priorities
Driving new ways of working, including new technologies and analytical tools
Who we're looking for
We're looking for someone analytical who thrives on solving complex problems and cutting through ambiguity. You build strong relationships and listen closely to understand different perspectives, and you're motivated by high-impact work where you help your team find novel ways forward.
On top of this, we're looking for someone who:
Holds an M.Sc. or equivalent degree from a demanding field
Has experience in banking, quantitative analysis and driving initiatives in complex stakeholder environments
Brings deep knowledge of consumer credit and comfort operating in ambiguity
Has university-level skills in mathematics and strong analytical judgment
Communicates clearly and succinctly across technical and senior audiences
Speaks English fluently; Swedish and/or Norwegian is a plus
Brings a senior level of experience, ready to lead a specialized team

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- Locations
- STOCKHOLM
- Remote status
- Hybrid
About NOBA BANK GROUP
With a diversified offering through our three brands – Nordax Bank, Bank Norwegian and Svensk Hypotekspension – and over two million customers, we have the size, knowledge and scalability required to enable financial health for more people. NOBA provides specialized, customer-centric financial offerings that are sustainable for the individual, the bank and society at large, today and in the future. The NOBA group has more than 680 full-time employees and is active in eight markets. As of 26 September 2025, the NOBA share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.
Read more about NOBA and our brands at www.noba.bank.
Founded in 2003
Employees: 680+