We are looking for a security specialist who wants to contribute to creating safety and security for our employees and customers in a changing world. Come join our team where you will have the opportunity to develop in the role of security specialist within personal security.
About the Job
SEB is a critical part of society, helping maintain financial services such as payment capabilities in several countries where we operate. The role is part of the Physical & Personnel Security team, which belongs to Group Security & Cyber Defence. This unit is responsible for maintaining robust and resilient security across the entire bank on group level. Our team sets requirements, follows up on adherence, and provides advice on physical security, personnel security and personal security including travel and event security. We are in a development phase, striving to structure and integrate security throughout SEB’s operations to deliver world-class security and service.
As a security specialist, you will work both as part of a team and independently to drive, develop, and follow up on personal security efforts. You will support the business in risk analysis and coach local security capabilities in different countries.
You will help develop and revise work methods, routines, and cross-functional instructions. You will also be involved in the unit’s overall security work, where collaboration with various parts of the bank is key.
Your Responsibilities Include:
Coordinating, following up, and developing security within the area of personal security (Personal Security), including event and travel security.
Further developing internal regulations, methods, and processes based on legal requirements.
Serve as the bank’s expertise on security related issues within the area of personal security, both to provide advisory support and to drive the development of relevant security requirements to mitigate personal-related risks for the bank’s staff.
Translating threat assessments into risk assessments for the business and creating relevant internal requirements and operational measures.
Monitoring development in personal security and representing the security organization in internal and external collaboration meetings.
Supporting the business with ad hoc issues such as threat and incident assessments, tailored training and workshops, interpretation of regulations and instructions, and specific questions.
Who Are You?
Key qualities include strong security and confidentiality awareness, integrity, and a well-developed holistic view of security with a focus on personal security. We place great emphasis on personal qualities and abilities. You are engaged, comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively, and you enjoy involving colleagues, sharing knowledge, and seeking input and feedback. You have a strong sense of responsibility and are skilled at structuring your own work.
You can structure and manage personal security work based on instructions. You have the ability and drive to take on both ad hoc and strategic challenges. You take responsibility for the bigger picture and have the best interests of the organization in mind.
You have/can:
Relevant education in security or equivalent knowledge acquired in other ways
Experience supporting and/or handling incidents
Build relationships and highlight security issues for different stakeholders
Experience in within the area personal security, including event and travel security.
Represent our organization confidently in both internal and external collaboration
Communicate effectively in Swedish and English, both spoken and written
Meritorious:
Experience revising and implementing governance and support, as well as following up on adherence to security controls
Experience working in an international organization and/or in the private sector
Consulting experience in security matters and/or a network in the security industry
Experience in event and travel security through creating governance documents and preferably operational work.
Conducted workshops and provided security training
Experience working with ISO 27001
Additional Information
The corporate language at SEB is English. Travel may occur, but the work is primarily based in Stockholm, Solna. Over time, the role may be classified as a security-sensitive position and include on-call duties.
Note:
The position does not involve operational tasks as close protection or security driver duties.
What We Offer
Access to SEB’s staff bank with personal advice and favorable prices on products such as mortgages and insurance
Wellness allowance & lifestyle accounts for services promoting health and well-being
SEB Campus – Our digital corporate university for competence and career development
Opportunities to contribute to and influence social responsibility initiatives
Learn more about working at SEB: Career | SEB
At SEB, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential for building strong teams and ensuring our company’s sustainability for the future. We strive for an inclusive, values-driven culture where everyone feels appreciated, respected, and involved regardless of background, experience, belief, gender, age, or origin.
Welcome to submit your application!
Please attach your CV and a personal letter describing yourself and what you can contribute both in this role and at SEB.
Since selection and interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, we encourage you to submit your application today, but no later than
13th of September 2026
. The position may be filled before the application deadline. If you have questions about the role, please contact Johanna Kavlemo, Head of Physical and Personnel Security, via
[email protected]
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 history of crime. 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.