Sustainability Strategist
Are you interested in driving and developing Swedbank’s sustainability agenda and contribute to further integration of sustainability into the bank’s processes? We are looking for a Sustainability Strategist who will contribute to the acceleration of Swedbank’s sustainability transition.
In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:
- Develop and contribute to the integration of Swedbank’s climate and other sustainability commitments into the bank’s business and operating model in close cooperation with all relevant units (i.e. business areas, risk units).
- Provide expertise knowledge and guidance to various stakeholders on subject matters.
- Perform analysis and contribute to development of climate-related sector specific tools, methodologies and policies that support business and risk management processes.
- Maintain and develop sustainability targets and metrics in line with Swedbank’s external commitments, strategic priorities, regulatory requirements and other stakeholder expectations.
- Contribute to external communication on Swedbank’s sustainability agenda.
- Assess sustainability aspects of customers and transactions.
- Drive and/or contribute to various projects within Group Sustainability that support and accelerate Swedbank’s sustainability transition.
What is needed in this role:
- Master’s degree in relevant field.
- A minimum of 1-3 years of work experience within the financial sector.
- Understanding of how the sustainability transition affects the banking industry.
- Knowledge and experience of the main carbon accounting and climate target setting frameworks within the financial industry.
- Solid understanding of the sustainability drivers within different sectors.
- Knowledge of both existing and upcoming EU sustainable finance regulations.
- Excellent analytical capability.
- Great communication, presentation and cooperation skills, both with internal and external stakeholders and cross-border.
- Self-sufficient with a doer mentality and with excellent planning & prioritising as well as project management skills.
- Solution orientated, structured and efficient with a positive attitude.
With us, you can experience:
Personal and professional growth through self-leadership and continuous development.
Meaningful work that positively impacts our workplace, our customers, and society.
An open and collaborative culture that encourages cross-functional teamwork and provides networking opportunities.
A supportive and inclusive environment that promotes a balanced and sustainable work-life, with flexible working conditions when suitable for the role.
Enjoy country-specific benefits, including banking offers, a pension plan, our share-based reward program, health insurance in the Baltics and a health allowance in Sweden.
"Join our team and...
be a part of a diverse team of professionals, who are jointly delivering challenging projects together with the whole bank, enabling Swedbank’s sustainable business strategy.” Karolina Skog, your future leader
We look forward to receiving your application by 04.09.2026.
Location: Sundbyberg
Recruiting manager: Karolina Skog
We may start the selection during the application period and welcome your application as soon as possible.
We would like to let you know that a background check and a drug test may be a part of the process for this role.
We have done our medium for recruitment and therefore decline contact with advertising sellers or sellers of other recruitment services.
Swedbank does not discriminate anybody based on gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual identity, ethnicity, religion or disability – everybody is welcome.
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