How we work within tech

Welcome to a community of tech-savvy and passionate employees from all corners of the world. SEB is one of the largest IT employers in the Nordics. Together we future-proof a world of financial flows by exploring and implementing modern digital architecture and state-of-the-art technology. 

Collaboration, curiosity, and friendship are what drive us. Working here means being heard and being encouraged to fail fast, to grow even faster, since F.A.I.L is only the First Attempt In Learning. We, for sure, are proud that our technology is at the forefront. But it is our people that make us the proudest – every day.

We build our culture on inclusion and diversity, and we strongly believe in the two pillars of Business agility and Continuous learning. Down below, you can read why we think they are so important. 

Business Agility

A unique and brave decision was made when we were seeking a new path to reach business agility. We have adopted the Lean-Agile Framework (LeAF) – to ensure we stay relevant to our clients' demands and needs. In most cases, an agile transformation is a bottom-up movement within IT. To reach its full potential, you will need the entire company to collaborate. 

At SEB, LeAF is our common business development framework. It guides us – help us develop and maintain solutions in teams, agile release trains, and portfolios governed by our virtual organisation. It is based on lean and agile values and principles – and describes the process from idea to the usage of our customers.

In each area of the bank we collaborate cross business, technology & operation and have the accountability to develop, run and maintain our products and services. 

Continuous learning

To say we are perfect would not be accurate. But we strive to learn to find the best way for us forward in this complex world. We are proud that we do everything we can to let our employees acquire skills to be even better than they were yesterday. At SEB, you can attend courses for Chief Scrum Masters, Chief Product Owners, Scrum Masters, and Lead Developers. Just to mention a few of our courses. You will get the opportunity to do extensive training in SAFEs, as well as other exciting tech training. 

Innovation and digitalisation

Innovation and digital technology are to a great extent about finding smart solutions for understanding customer needs. SEB works in an insight-driven and requirements-driven manner using methods such as Service Design, UX design and Design thinking. Continually challenging previous working methods and trying to see things from the customer’s viewpoint are a key part of creating new services that support customers and help them progress.

Since 2015 SEB’s Innovation Lab has encouraged employees to build on their ideas and create new solutions. Innovation through employees is a key part of SEB and this work is now being developed through activities including internal hackathons on different themes. Employees are forced to rethink and above all challenge – both themselves, the sector and customers. In November 2020, for example, there was a digital hackathon on the theme Banking beyond the backlog – which attracted more participants that ever before.

Innovation and sustainability

There is also a strong ambition to contribute to sustainable development. Successful companies create growth and by financing and investing in innovative companies within sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy and new technology, SEB has a key role to play. SEB also supports companies in finding new innovative financing solutions such as green bonds and through microfinance funds the company contributes to solving economic, environmental and social challenges in developing countries.