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

Do you see the potential in data analytics and want to contribute to accelerating the data journey by applying advanced analytics techniques? Join SEB’s Group & Business Services (GBS) Data & Analytics team, where the mission is to empower Group & Business Services by unlocking the potential of data. They provide support to strengthen organizations’ data capabilities, enabling data-driven insights and supporting intelligent automation across Group & Business Services.

As a Data Analyst, you will:

• Support the team in driving various data initiatives

• Collaborate with data professionals and stakeholders to create business value through data-driven solutions

• Collaborate with various business functions, gaining broad exposure, building knowledge and experience with banking processes and products

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with stakeholders to understand business needs and opportunities by leveraging data-driven insights

• Supporting to collect requirements using a variety of methods - such as data analysis, interviews, document analysis, work shadowing and process reviews

• Working independently to extract and analyze data using predetermined tools, methods, and formats to create business insights

• Performing data pre-processing, including for example data cleaning and integration, and support data engineering activities

• Applying and developing data analysis methods to various situations, sourcing data from multiple data sources

• Designing, developing and maintaining various data and analytics reports and dashboards, and securing documentation for developed codes and analytics solutions

• Supporting Analytics Engineers and Data Scientists with execution of Analytics cases and Data Science projects

• Supporting interpretation of advances and predictive analytics data, using specialized software tools and functionalities

• Supporting the creation of machine learning algorithms by applying standard statistical analysis or data preparation methods

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

• Skills in programming: R or Python for data analysis, SQL for query and manipulating databases

• Knowledge of Data Visualization tools – such as Tableau, PowerBI or Looker

• An understanding of statistical concepts and methods

• The ability to work independently as well as collaboratively to ensure implementation of analytics cases

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 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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