Senior Risk Officer to Business Area Life | SEB, Stockholm
The Risk function operates independently from the business and its main objective is to ensure that all risks inherent in the activities of Business Area Life are identified, assessed, measured, monitored, managed, and reported in accordance with the intention of the Board, best practice, and relevant regulations. The Risk function covers all risks.
Are you analytical, driven and looking for an opportunity to work with risk related matters in the insurance industry? Then this job might be something for you. The independent risk function in Business Area Life is now looking for a Senior Risk Officer to join the team.
About the role
The Risk function is looking to strengthen the team with a Senior Risk Officer. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop a deep understanding of all risks of Business Area Life, including market risks, underwriting risk and non-financial risks. You will be involved in the market risk area alongside assignments relating to model risks but also to risks in the non-financial risk area. The broad scope of the role will give an extensive insight into the risk profile, and you will actively take part in risk reporting, risk reviews and risk assessments. You will collaborate with colleagues in the risk organization both within Life and SEB, as well as several other relevant stakeholders.
To thrive in this role, we believe you have
We are looking for a team player with an analytical and strategic mindset. You are proactive, structured and delivery-focused and have a high level of integrity and ethical standards. You will need to have strong interpersonal skills and at the same time you dare to challenge the business in a constructive manner.
- You have a degree in Finance, Economics and/or Engineering (or equivalent)
- Relevant work experience from the Insurance industry or as a consultant, with a robust understanding of risks in an insurance company with a focus on market risk.
- You have a solid knowledge of insurance regulations. It is expected that you could write formal documents such as risk reports and analyses (in English).
What we offer
· Entrepreneurial Scandinavian environment
· Hybrid work model, meaning remote work is possible up to 2 days/week
· International opportunities and working environment
· Attractive compensation and access to SEB staff banking with exclusive benefits
Do you want to be part of SEB?
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is 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.
Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application today via the link in this ad, but no later than 19th of October 2025. If you have questions about the position, please contact Petra Holmberg, hiring manager, at petra.holmberg@seb.se or Olga Wohlfahrt, Talent Acquisition Partner, olga.wohlfahrt@seb.se, but we will not process applications via email.
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 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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