Analyst within Civil Defence | SEB, Stockholm
We are seeking an Analyst within Civil Defence to join SEB’s newly established Civil Defence function within Group & Business Services. As part of SEB’s commitment to strengthening operational resilience and risk management, you will play a key role in developing and implementing civil defence processes and initiatives across SEB’s global organisation.
Since SEB was founded in 1856, our focus on customers and long-term relationships has been at the heart of our success. We aim to drive positive change by providing capital to help everyone reach their goals and accelerate progress towards a sustainable tomorrow. As a leading financial services group in northern Europe, we'll help you grow and empower you to take on more responsibility to create a real difference. Welcome to SEB.
About the role:
As an Analyst within Civil Defence, your responsibilities will focus on driving the planning process, leading risk and vulnerability assessments, and conducting training and exercise activities across the organisation. You will be instrumental in building the Civil Defence function from the ground up.
Key responsibilities include:
· Support the execution of SEB’s Civil Defence strategy to ensure alignment with the bank’s overarching operational resilience initiatives.
· Drive and coordinate the planning process for civil defence in the organisation. Identify and execute civil defence initiatives needed to maintain operations in wartime.
· Conduct risk and vulnerability assessments, to identify gaps and need for actions across the organisation.
· Plan, conduct and evaluate training and exercise sessions in line with the internal framework to maintain staff readiness across the organisation.
· Represent SEB’s civil defence initiatives in internal and external forums when delegated by the Head of Civil Defence, ensuring accurate communication and effective collaboration.
To thrive in this role, we believe you:
Are a driven and structured professional with a genuine interest in operational resilience and civil defence. Bring proven experience in civil defence planning. Experience from operational resilience, business continuity management, or a related field is valuable. Possess hands-on experience in scenario planning and implementing initiatives to strengthen operational resilience. Are skilled in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments. Have proven experience in planning, executing, and evaluating training and exercise activities. Have an analytical and strategic mindset with strong attention to detail. Work independently with a high sense of responsibility, delivering high-quality results on time. Communicate effectively in both Swedish and English. Have strong relationship-building skills and a collaborative approach to working across organisational boundaries and with external partners.
What we offer:
This is an opportunity to be part of an important and exciting journey – helping shape SEB’s approach to civil defence and operational resilience from the ground up. You will work in a dynamic, highly professional environment where your contributions will have a lasting impact on SEB’s preparedness for future challenges. Opportunities for continuous learning, professional development, and career growth. A chance to collaborate with teams across divisions and geographies, contributing to the enhancement of SEB’s risk management capabilities.
Do you want to be part of SEB?
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial to 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.
Apply by attaching your CV and a cover letter that highlights your relevant skills and experiences and how they align with the role.
Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application today, but no later than 2025-10-20. If you have questions about the position, please contact Lisa Leirnes, Head of Civil Defence, via email at lisa.leirnes@seb.se.
We look forward to your application!
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Please be aware that this is a security-classified role. Our final candidates also undergo background checks, a process that includes for example identity control, verification of qualifications, credit checks, company engagements and criminal records checks. In some cases, we also apply random drug checks.
SEB Sweden has a redeployment responsibility, why this position might be covered by internal redeployment.
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