About the job

Do you want to challenge, change, and steer our company into the future? Are you ready to make your mark on the finance industry and positively shape the world? Then you will thrive at SEB.

At SEB, we believe in fresh thinking, new working methods, and innovation to create a fairer and more sustainable world. Since SEB was founded in 1856, our focus on customers and long-term relationships has been at the heart of our success, while sustainability and digitalization influence our long-term strategy. With the International Trainee Programme and as an employee, we'll help you develop new skills and take on more responsibility to create a positive impact. You will become a crucial key player in shaping the future of the bank.

Your Trainee position and your team

Ready to revolutionize how we deliver technology at scale? Join our team in the department of Project Management & Lean Agile Center of Excellence at SEB Group Technology and help us transform our delivery organization through AI and data-driven insights.

We're seeking a passionate individual to pioneer AI-powered solutions that will transform our delivery organization. You'll work at the intersection of data science, AI, and agile delivery practices to revolutionize the way we work.

As a trainee in our team, you will:

• Identify opportunities to automate and enhance our core delivery processes including product development framework, portfolio management, and decision processes

• Aim to build a data-driven delivery culture that maximizes flow, throughput, and value delivery across our entire technology organization

Your responsibilities will include:

• Map and implement AI use cases across our delivery organization, focusing on tools and solutions that empower chief scrum masters, chief product owners, program managers and engineering managers to make better, faster decisions

• Design and prototype automation solutions for key delivery processes including our product development framework, Portfolio management, and intake processes

• Build comprehensive KPI frameworks that measure and optimize flow efficiency, throughput, cycle time, and value delivery across teams and portfolios

• Create intelligent dashboards, analytics and advanced simulation capabilities that provide real-time insights into delivery performance, bottlenecks, delivery prognosis and improvement opportunities

• Experiment with generative AI to automate routine tasks like status reporting, risk identification, and dependency mapping

• Collaborate with delivery leaders across divisions to understand pain points and co-create solutions that drive meaningful improvements

• Establish data-driven practices that help teams make evidence-based decisions and continuously improve their delivery capabilities

Simultaneously by working in the role you are being recruited to, you will participate in SEB's International Trainee Programme for nine months. It will give you the opportunity to develop an extensive network within the bank, gain a deep understanding of the financial industry and be professionally and personally challenged.

As part of the programme, you can expect to: contribute to meaningful projects, work on communication and leadership skills, do rotations in other teams across the bank, participate in a business challenge and do an international internship at another SEB site in the world.

Key traits to thrive in this role and programme

We’re looking for young talents who are curious, motivated, and ready to question the status quo.

To thrive in this role and in the International Trainee programme, we believe you have:

• Graduated within the past two years, or will graduate before the programme starts on 1st September 2026 – from a relevant academic degree

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to take ownership

• Great communication skills and to be able to work in English – you will need to translate technical concepts for non-technical stakeholders in this role

• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work across diverse teams

• A strong understanding of machine learning concepts and programming languages (Python, R or similar)

• Experience with data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI or similar)

• Passion for process optimization and continuous improvement

It is also meritorious if you have:

• Modern development methodologies and software delivery practices

• Knowledge about LLMs and generative AI applications

• An understanding of DevOps metrics and delivery KPIs (lead time, deployment frequency, MTTR, change failure rate)

Previous experience (part-time work, life abroad etc.) and involvement during your studies are advantageous but what matters most is your potential and passion.

In our recruitment, SEB behaviours are something we consider when choosing whom to hire. These behaviours include creating value, acting long-term, and building positive relationships.

What we offer

• A nine-month trainee programme, designed for professional and personal development

• A full-time employment in the role you have been hired for, after completing the programme successfully

• A real business challenge to solve with other participants in the International Trainee and Tech Trainee programmes, where you can create value and make a difference for SEB

• International exposure with opportunities to work at SEB offices in other countries

• A caring, supportive and respectful culture

• Chances to make an impact on social or environmental issues

• Extensive training and learning opportunities

• Mentorship from senior delivery and technology leaders

Do you want to be a part of SEB?

It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity are crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.

The application period for the International Trainee programme is open until 11th January 2026 23:59 CET.

If you have questions about the position, please contact career@seb.se, but we will not process applications via e-mail.

The International Trainee programme will start on 1st September 2026.

Our recruitment process

We want to get to know you, and for you to get to know us.

The recruitment process includes:

- Psychometric tests

- Interviews – digitally and/or on-site

- A case exercise and presentation

- SEB Day – an event to learn more about SEB and the programme, with insights from former trainees

Please be aware that our final candidates undergo background checks, a process that includes for example identity control, verification of qualifications, credit checks, company engagements and history of crime. In some cases, we also apply random drug checks.

SEB Sweden has a redeployment responsibility, which is why this position might be covered by internal redeployment.

Find out more about the International Trainee Programme here: International Trainee Programme | SEB

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