Internal Auditor – Group Internal Audit | SEB, Stockholm
SEB · Stockholm, Sweden · 1mo ago
For COO & Staff Functions we seek an Internal Auditor that can perform audit activities in the areas Financial Crime Prevention and/or Operational Resilience.
About the role
- Contribute to the completion of the Annual Audit Plan by independently, drive and execute audit assignments in the relevant Business Division or Group Function GIA team and participate in assignments in other areas
- As part of the audit assignments, you will actively participate in the assignments, write audit reports and ensure proper anchoring of identified issues in both first and second lines of defense
- You will assist with the quarterly reporting and take an active role in the annual Risk Assessment process in which you will fully contribute towards the development of the Audit Plan for the next financial year
- Limited work travelling to Global Services Riga/Vilnius and SEB sites is included in the role
Group Internal Audit (GIA) is an independent group-wide function reporting directly to SEB’s Board of Directors via the Audit and Compliance Committee. We evaluate and give assurance to the Board and the President on governance, risk management and internal control processes, and by that promoting a sound internal control culture and risk management. GIA is a global organisation consisting of around 90 professionals that utilise a common global methodology and audit tools.
As an Internal Auditor you are responsible for:
To thrive in this role, we believe you have
- You have a minimum of 10 years of working experience in Financial Services
- You have experience of reviewing complex business and support processes, including relevant IT environments
- As a person you are curious with a high level of integrity, energy, drive and enthusiasm
- You have the ability to see the big picture while still being able to keep an eye on the details
- You enjoy working in teams with mixed skills and backgrounds in project-like assignments
- You are an excellent communicator with the ability to build trust and relationships at all levels in the SEB organisation
- You have analytical skills and preferably skills to perform data analytics of large data sources
- Fluency in English is required
- You have prior experience as an internal or external auditor within Financial Services
- With proven track record, you can interpret and apply relevant regulatory requirements and regulators expectations as part of your audit work
- You hold a CIA, CISA or other relevant certifications
We are looking for you who enjoy working in a team with project-like audit assignments, with colleagues in the audit team or in joint assignments with colleagues from other teams in GIA. As a person you do apply good judgement and have a deep understanding of business processes and controls.
Experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous:
What we offer
- Flexible and empowering work environment
- International opportunities and working environment
- Training and learning opportunities
- Friendly and welcoming culture
This position will provide the jobholder with a strong possibility to further enhance their own career as an Internal Auditor in Financial Services as well as the possibility to join a global team of professionals and to get the support from the organisation to gain strong knowledge and skills in relation to a key business area in SEB.
We offer many experiences and benefits to our employees, and there is nuance to every individual’s career experience, but the elements that define the core of our offering are:
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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 27th September 2026. If you have questions about the position, please contact hiring managers Maria Lahoud, Head of Internal Audit COO & Staff Functions at maria.lahoud@seb.se or Johan Lindqvist, Head of Internal Audit WAM at johan.lindqvist@seb.se. 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.
During employment, employees within SEB can also expect to undergo recurring background checks.
SEB Sweden has a redeployment responsibility, why this position might be covered by internal redeployment.
The employment is covered by collective agreements signed between Finansarbetsgivarna and Akademikerföreningen and between Finansarbetsgivarna and Finansförbundet.
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