Corporate & Investment Banking Summer Internship 2026: Client Analysts Corporate Banking | SEB, Helsinki
At SEB, we believe in fresh thinking, new working methods, and innovation to create a fairer and more sustainable world. Our various programmes for university students and recent graduates are excellent gateways for you to start an exciting career in finance. Regardless of your experience, we'll help you develop new skills and take on more responsibility to create a positive impact. Welcome to SEB and your future career!
The internship in short
SEB’s Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) division offers you an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your potential during the summer. The CIB Summer Internship is SEB's global internship program and starts off with an introduction week in Stockholm where you get to know SEB as an employer but also CIB as a division. During the internship you will meet representatives from the division and participate in learning and networking activities. At the end of the internship, you will participate in a closing day where you will catch up and share experiences.
As an intern, you are recruited to a specific job role at our Helsinki office, where you will be involved in daily business activities and have a great opportunity to learn about banking and gain a thorough understanding of SEB’s business in Finland and abroad. Learn more about the programme here.
About the role
At our Client Analysts team, we work mainly with the Helsinki based Large Corporates and Financial Institutions Coverage teams on clients in various industries and sectors. In addition, we have close cooperation with the approving credit organization, credit analysts, various product areas, colleagues at other SEB sites and our own global Client Analysts team. At SEB we are all team players and work tightly together to form the best service for our customers. The position will give you a great overview of our clients and their relationship with the bank.
To thrive in this role, we believe you have
• Analytical skills and knowledge to handle complex information
• Sense of initiative and proactivity
• Great communication skills and fluency in Finnish and English
• Good understanding of analysing financial statements and key performance indicators
An ideal candidate is studying towards an academic degree and have completed at least two years of studies.
What we offer
• International opportunities and working environment
• Friendly and welcoming culture
• Encouraging work-life balance
• Extensive training and learning opportunities
We are 300 colleagues in Finland, working at our activity-based office in the centre of Helsinki. Our office is designed for us – to support good collaboration and wellbeing at work. We are proud of our high engagement and job satisfaction. At SEB you can combine the opportunities of an international organisation with the responsibility, flexibility and variety of tasks enabled by our relatively small and thus agile teams in Helsinki.
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 CV, university transcripts and a short cover letter via the link in this ad today, but no later than November 20, 2025. If you have questions about the position, please contact Aapo Jalli, Head of Client Analysts, Corporate Banking, Finland by phone +358 50 5249858 on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 15:00 and 16:00 during the application period, or by e-mail aapo.jalli(at)seb.fi, but we will not process applications via e-mail.
To ensure a fair and inclusive selection process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete logical reasoning and personality assessments. Selected candidates will be invited for interviews with HR, which will take place in late November. For top selected candidates, the recruitment process will include a second interview with the hiring team. In case you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact HR Specialist Anne Tervala anne.tervala(at)seb.fi.
Please be aware that our final candidate undergoes a background check, a process that might include for example identity control, verification of qualifications, credit check, company engagements and a drug check.
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