Client Executive - SEB Growth | SEB, Stockholm

SEB; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

SEB in Stockholm is seeking a Client Executive to lead a corporate client team and drive growth in the Swedish mid‑market. You will manage a defined portfolio of national and international corporate clients, leveraging SEB's product capabilities to create value and deepen relationships.

The role emphasizes proactive advisory, strong credit risk management, and collaboration with product teams. A Swedsec license and 5+ years in corporate banking are preferred.

Qualifications

• A higher academic degree in economics or related field and a Swedsec license.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in sales, relationship management and credit in corporate banking.
• Experience with national and international corporate clients.
• Strong analytical skills from business and credit perspectives.
• Solid understanding of banking products and services.
• Interest in sustainability and digitalisation; eager to expand expertise.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and a solid professional reputation.
• Commercially driven; ability to lead, motivate and coach a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the client team in day‑to‑day operations, aligning with strategy and values.
• Manage a defined group of corporate clients and drive new business prospects.
• Identify new opportunities through dialogue with product teams.
• Oversee credit risk management and drive business development with the client team.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Commercial mindset

Education

Economics degree

SwedSec license

Job description

We are now looking for a Client Executive to join our team in Stockholm. You will be working with a dynamic portfolio of corporate clients across a wide range of industries. This is a great opportunity to be at the forefront of our ambition to grow the corporate segment – driving proactivity, creating value, and supporting our clients' growth journeys. As part of SEB Growth you will also play a key role in strengthening our position as a trusted partner for long‑term businesses – uniting our corporate offering, building strong and lasting relationships, and contributing to a one SEB culture with true client centricity at its core. SEB Growth is a prioritized business area for SEB with focus on further growth and we aim to take the position as the strongest brand in the Swedish mid‑market. SEB Growth oversees SEB's risk, profitability and relationships for a portfolio of small and medium sized companies with emphasis on the following business areas: AI, deep tech, green transition and arms & defence with focus on innovation and growth. Our goal is to lead the industry in customer satisfaction for our targeted business segment. We are committed to growing both with existing clients and by onboarding new, targeted companies. We focus on the corporate segment, where industry‑specific expertise as well as analytical craftsmanship is essential in order to build strong client relationships, provide proactive advisory and offer SEB's full range of products and services.

About the role

As a Client Executive, you will lead your client team and directly contribute to our growth agenda and ambition to lead the corporate segment in Sweden by leveraging our core capabilities, enhancing scalability, and delivering an outstanding client experience for both existing corporate clients and new business prospects.

Your key responsibilities will include

• Lead the client team in day‑to‑day operations, ensuring alignment with Business and Retail Banking's strategy and values.
• Take responsibility for a defined group of corporate clients, serving as the primary point of contact for SEB's offerings and proactively managing relationships with existing clients and driving prospecting of new clients.
• Identify new business opportunities through strategic dialogue and collaboration with SEB's product teams, such as Debt Capital Markets, Corporate Finance, Venture Debt, Markets, Private Wealth Management, our Branch offices and more.
• Oversee credit risk management and drive business development in close cooperation with the client and your client team.

This role is based in Stockholm.

To thrive in this role, we believe you have

• A higher academic degree in economics or a related field, along with a Swedsec license.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in sales, relationship management, and credit, from a corporate banking environment.
• Experience from working with more complex, both national and international, corporate clients.
• A strong analytical skill from both a business- and credit perspective.
• A solid understanding of banking products and services.
• Great interest in sustainability and digitalisation with the eagerness to expand your expertise in these areas.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, coupled with a strong reputation in your professional environment.
• A commercially driven approach with the ability to lead, motivate, and coach team members.

As a Client Executive, and an informal leader for your client team, you are expected to create the best conditions to deliver on Business and Retail Banking Sweden's business plan, KPIs, and strategic initiatives to drive your clients forward.

What we offer

We offer a highly sought‑after role with great opportunities to influence and drive the future growth of the Corporate segment within Business and Retail Banking. As a Client Executive, you will inspire and motivate your client team, setting a powerful example of excellence in customer engagement and leadership. The role is client‑focused and hands‑on from an analytical perspective, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships with both existing and new customers. Your ability to network within SEB will be crucial, as SEB Growth offers all SEB products and services to our clients.

Ready to take the next step on your career journey?

I look forward to receiving your application, including your CV and personal letter, as soon as possible, but no later than August 31 th. If you have any questions about the position, please contact Mariya Kilic, Head of Growth, [email protected] or 070‑265‑5860.