Job Description

Are you passionate about Growth & Development, the future of work, and shaping how it impacts our workforce at Swedbank?

Join Growth & Development (formerly Swedbank Academy), a group function with local teams across all four home markets. We work in a collaborative matrix set‑up, focusing on three key areas: Leadership, Prioritised Competencies and Skills, and Regulatory and Mandatory Training. Together, we enable learning that strengthens our culture, supports our strategy, and builds the capabilities needed for Swedbank in the future.

In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:

Lead and inspire the Latvian team in designing and delivering high-impact learning experiences that strengthen performance across the organization
Shape the future of Growth & Development as part of the management team, contributing to the evolution of our offering, our people, and how we work
Take strategic ownership of one of our key focus areas (Growth skills & competencies, Leadership development, Regulatory & Mandatory learning) or group-wide initiatives-setting direction and driving delivery across our four home markets
Collaborate and lead in a matrix environment, contributing as a member of the local HR management team and acting as Swedbank’s ambassador for continuous learning

Requirements

Previous working experience as a leader in an international environment
Strong business orientation with ability to translate business needs into scalable competence development activities
Structured and analytical with the ability to see the holistic picture
A proven track record of leading group-wide or pan-Baltic projects and driving change successfully
Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across functions
A coaching leadership style with the ability to build and grow high-performing teams equipped with the right competencies needed for the future
Confidence in leading and collaborating within both line and matrix structures
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with fluency in English and Latvian, for effective collaboration with colleagues across the Baltics and the Group

Nice to have