Data Engineer to Non-Retail Credit Risk

We are looking for a Data Engineer to join the Non-Retail Credit Risk modelling team in SEB. The job offers an exciting mix of analytical challenges and professional development opportunities: building modern, scalable data pipelines and reports understanding and abiding to regulatory constraints and explaining complex models to stakeholders on all levels across the Bank. You will be part of a dedicated expert team with broad exposure across the bank and excellent prospects for personal and career growth.

Since SEB was founded in 1856, our focus on customers and long-term relationships has been at the heart of our success. We aim to drive positive change by providing capital to help everyone reach their goals and accelerate progress towards a sustainable tomorrow. As a leading financial services group in northern Europe, we'll help you grow and empower you to take on more responsibility to create a real difference. Welcome to SEB.

About the role:

The Non-Retail Credit Risk modelling team is in the CRO organization in SEB. Credit Risk covers IRB, IFRS9 and stress testing models across all jurisdictions and legal entities of SEB Group. As a data engineer in the Non-Retail Credit Risk modelling team, you will be central in the work to establish a new data platform catering to credit risk modelling and regulatory reporting. 

• Designing, implementing, and maintaining modern, scalable data pipelines to support credit risk modelling and reporting
• Building and maintaining ETL frameworks that ensure transparency, reproducibility, and regulatory compliance
• Upholding and improving a data quality control framework, representing credit risk quantification in group functions involved in data quality
• Identifying data deficiencies and designing solutions to address such deficiencies
• Interaction with control functions and IT development. Specification of IT development requirements
• Documentation and regulatory interaction
• Responsibilities and tasks within the role of a data steward

• Have a true interest in building modern, scalable data infrastructure with a clear data lineage and driving automation through CI/CD
• Like to get things done and can translate challenges into concrete options on what to do next
• Enjoy detective work and take pride in building a top-quality data layer
• Are a team player and can work closely and collaborate with external stakeholders from different parts of the bank
• Can prioritize and are committed to deliver high quality on time – also under time pressure
• Are honest, reliable and willing to speak up even when it is difficult

• Degree: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• Version control and CI/CD (e.g. Git, GitLab/GitHub)
• ETL pipeline development
• Knowledge of SAS, SQL and Python
• Knowledge in data warehouse methodology is an advantage
• Knowledge in data modelling is an advantage
• Knowledge in data visualization (Tableau, Visual Analytics, Power BI, etc.) is an advantage
• Knowledge in credit risk modelling (e.g., PD, LGD and EAD) is an advantage
• Knowledge in credit risk related legislation and supervisory guidelines (e.g., CRR and CRD) is an advantage
• Cloud platforms (e.g. Azure, AWS, GCP) is an advantage
• Strong communication skills in English, both spoken and written; knowledge of Swedish is an advantage

• Friendly and welcoming culture
• Challenging and interesting projects at the forefront of credit risk modelling
• A supportive environment for learning, development and career progression
• Attractive compensation and benefits.

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 application today via the link in this ad, but no later than 18th of January. If you have questions about the position, please contact Bujar Huskaj, Head of Non-Retail Credit Risk modelling team, by mail , but we will not process applications via email. Please note that the recruitment process may take a bit longer due to the holiday season. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

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.  

SEB Sweden has a redeployment responsibility, why this position might be covered by internal redeployment.

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