Quantitative Risk Analyst to Asset Management | SEB, Stockholm

SEB Asset Management is one of the largest asset managers in the Nordics, managing a broad range of funds and mandates across most asset classes, for private as well as institutional investors. We are consistently recognized for our expertise and customer-centric approach, which we achieve by listening to our customers, committing to quality and trust, and encouraging an entrepreneurial mindset in everything we do. Does that sound like a fit for you?

 

The Risk & Performance team consists of two sub-teams: Risk and Performance Analytics and Investment Restrictions. The role as a Quantitative Risk Analyst belongs to the Risk and Performance Analytics team.

 

The role will give the right candidate the opportunity to really take lead building a modern environment for analyzing performance and risk within SEB’s funds. As such, some of your tasks will be, but are not limited to:

 

·       Develop Libraries in Python for API integration with our risk and performance systems.

·       Developing tools for analysis and visualization for improving the understanding of potential risks and return drivers within the portfolios.

·       Having close collaboration with Portfolio Managers to tailor future evaluations to be suit the investment processes.

·       Interpreting, analyzing, and implementing risk-related regulatory requirements.

·       Involvement in all steps relating to valuation of the assets we manage.

 

You are driven, results-oriented, and have a strong interest in portfolio management and risk analysis. You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and enjoy leading initiatives as well as working within established structures. Your background includes a degree in engineering or a related technical field, and you are eager to apply your mathematical, statistical, and programming knowledge to solve financial challenges.

 

You excel at analyzing complex data and are comfortable collaborating with portfolio managers and stakeholders across the organization. As a team player, you communicate effectively and contribute to group success. It is crucial to be fluent in both Swedish and English. Proficiency in Python is essential, and experience with R, SQL, JavaScript, Git, or React is highly valued. Please highlight your technical expertise and relevant experience in your application.

 

SEB Investment Management offers an attractive and international learning environment. We aim to attract exceptional individuals with a desire to grow their own skillset as well as provide exceptional service to their clients. You will work side by side with a diverse team of experienced colleagues and get the chance to build strong network internally as well as externally. 

 

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 January 2nd 2026. If you have questions about the position, please contact Oskar Olsson, Head of Risk & Performance at SEB Asset Management, at oskar.olsson@seb.se or Madeleine Gustâv, Talent Acquisition Partner, at madeleine.gustav@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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