Internal Control Specialist

We are looking for talent. Do you have what it takes?
In Group Finance Process & Risk Control, we manage a bank-wide risk framework on Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR). We add value by providing assurance on the reliability of Swedbank’s quarterly statements. ICFR requires a combination of skills in Finance and Risk Management, as well as a general understanding of the IT environment.

In Swedbank you have the opportunity to:
Identify financial reporting risks throughout Swedbank Group and perform reviews to assess the design and effectiveness of related internal controls


Coordinate regular self-attestation of internal controls and collect, analyse and report the assessed financial reporting risk to the Group CFO and senior management


Provide guidance, advice and training on internal control over financial reporting to staff throughout the Group


Ensure high-quality risk and control data and enhance the functionality of the supporting tool for ICFR


Liaise with external auditors in planning and independent testing of controls in the framework


Maintain and further develop internal and external working relationships to facilitate effective collaboration around internal controls



What is needed in this role:
University degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration or another relevant field


Hands-on experience from working with risk assessment and internal control design in a regulated financial institution


Experience in accounting, risk control or external audit


Ability to analyse processes, complex financial data and control environments


Structured team player who can see the bigger picture, takes accountability and strives for continuous improvement


Strong communicator at a professional level in both Swedish and English (speaking, writing)


Meriting: experience from BIG 4, GRC, COSO, IFRS



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...
take this opportunity to develop your skills in Finance and Risk Management in an international environment. Help us to monitor the quality of data flows across business and financial processes into our quarterly statements to provide assurance directly to top management.” Philip Mendoza Brackenhoff, your future manager
We look forward to receiving your application by 01.16.2026. 
Location:  Stockholm, Sundbyberg
Recruiting manager: Philip Mendoza BrackenhoffWe want to inform you that the recruitment process may be delayed due to Christmas holidays.
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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