Application and List management specialist

Are you passionate about Economic crime prevention in general, Sanctions specifically, and helping the bank handle Sanctions risks? Here is an opportunity to be a part of the most interesting ongoing expansion journey in the bank.

In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:
Contribute actively to the important and ongoing Sanctions prevention journey


Work with and develop a wide range of sanctions related topics and processes, including more advanced matters regarding advisory and legal advice as well as complex case handling


Work within a multinational team of sanctions fighters with a can-do-attitude and a transparent atmosphere


Contribute to the overall goals of Group Sanctions Management and development within the Sanctions space


Lead and coach a team of competent and driven colleagues

What is needed in this role:
Master of Laws or other relevant university degree in Law or economics


Deep understanding of financial crime and sanctions risk


Experience from sanctions list and application management and legal advice as well as familiarity with various sanctions lists, legal requirements, and regulations specific to different industries and sectors


Understanding of the technical requirements related to sanction controls, i.e. screening tools and processes


Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the Bank’s Policies, Instructions, Standards, and risk appetite


Deep and nuanced understanding of international and domestic sanctions regulations as well as extensive knowledge on how to incorporate sanctions in practice based on different sanctions regimes


Experience from proposing and coordinating sanctions related measures, projects, operational activities, and quality assurance based on risk appetite or new legislation, to appropriate functions


Experience from conducting trainings and writing guidelines and SOPs at a large bank or financial institution


Experience from working within financial crime, preferably within Sanctions application management


Ability to manage multiple high-priority issues at the same time and work at a fast pace, without compromising the quality


You are a team player who is eager to learn and want to make a positive impact


Strong communication skills both orally and in writing. Great presentation skills and experience in efficiently communicate findings to senior management, regulators, and other stakeholders


Experience from driving strategic development in management teams within financial crime

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.


Benefits such as our share based reward program Eken, company pension plan, employee offer for banking products, health insurance.



"Join our team and...
...become part of our dedicated team who excels in sanctions process and list management. We deliver high standard measures regarding sanctions prevention and investigation, while making sure we are compliant with the current legislation. In AFC, you have the chance to be a part of Swedbank’s work against financial crime, especially within the sanctions area. You will work in a motivated team closely integrated and supporting each other as well as working with different business areas in the organization. Working here is about creating value for our customers, our colleagues and society.”.  Patrick Jonshult, your future manager
We look forward to receiving your application by 06.02.2026. 
Location: Sundbyberg, Sweden
Recruiting manager: Patrick Jonshult, +46 73 082 07 13
We may begin the selection during the application period, so we welcome your application as soon as possible.
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Swedbank does not discriminate anybody based on gender, age, sexual orientation or sexual identity, ethnicity, religion or disability – everybody is welcome.