Senior Financial Crime Governance Manager I SEB, Solna

Join SEB as a Senior Financial Crime Prevention (FCP) Governance Manager and take the lead in shaping how we prevent financial crime across our global operations. The Group FCP Governance & Oversight team is responsible for ensuring robust governance, global operating model and internal rules, strong non-financial risk management, effective FCP management information and reporting, mandatory and role-based FCP training and awareness, and FCP legal counsel, to support the business and to protect the bank and society.  

About the role

In FCP Governance & Oversight, we support senior management’s regulatory accountabilities across the SEB Group. As Senior Financial Crime Governance Manager, you will shape and continuously improve SEB’s financial crime governance framework and Group-wide operating model, strengthening first-line governance and ensuring clear ownership, accountability and decision-making. You will translate regulatory and internal requirements into consistent governance across entities and jurisdictions, keeping a strong “house in order” and reinforcing regulatory confidence, trust and business value.

Key responsibilities include:

• Enable and support AML/CFT regulatory oversight and compliance across the SEB Group, providing advice and support to regulated roles.
• Drive and manage financial crime governance projects, solving complex issues and escalating where needed, with clear, decision-ready recommendations for senior management.
• Develop, maintain and propose Group-wide internal rules, procedures and governance framework for Financial Crime Prevention, promoting a robust governance model, clear roles and responsibilities, effective controls, and approval-ready materials for relevant decision-makers.
• Drive and oversee regulatory change management, such as AMLR, in collaboration with Group Compliance (second line) and relevant business units.
• Set priorities, plans and accountabilities for delivery within your scope, drive continuous improvement of governance and compliance processes and controls, and communicate progress, risks and decisions effectively with senior stakeholders, business management and second-line functions.

Who you are 

• A relevant academic degree in Business, Finance, Political Science, or a related field is required, a Law degree is preferred.
• 10+ years in financial crime, ideally from a global financial institution. Experience from competent authorities/supervisors (e.g., Tax Agency, FIU/Police or FSA) and/or advisory roles (e.g., Big Four, consultancy or law firm) is an advantage.
• Experienced financial crime compliance professional with strong governance expertise, able to define and maintain clear roles, responsibilities and accountability across the three lines of defense, and to translate regulatory requirements (including AMLR) into effective frameworks, controls and oversight.
• Trusted executive-level communicator with proven leadership, project- and change management and relationship-building skills in a complex, global organization.

At SEB, our purpose and behaviours guide how we lead and deliver: Create value, Act long-term, and Build positive relationships. You combine strong integrity with pragmatism, take ownership, and collaborate across functions and jurisdictions. You communicate with clarity, dare challenge when needed, and help others succeed, while keeping a steady focus on risk, compliance and sustainable outcomes. 

What we offer

Welcome to our inclusive culture, where our shared values inspire and uplift our team. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure every employee feels seen, heard, and valued.