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Security & Defence Summer Internship | SEB, Solna
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- Stockholm
- Country
- Sweden
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Join SEB's Security & Defence unit for a summer internship to contribute to the strategy and coordination of SEB’s security and defence engagement in support of European defence readiness. You will conduct thematic research on defence industry trends, procurement cycles, and the evolving European security architecture to support internal strategy and external advisory. You will analyze financial data and company fundamentals within the defence sector, monitor regulatory developments (EU, NATO, National) and export control frameworks to assess risks and opportunities for the bank and its clients. You will collaborate across the bank to translate geopolitical and industrial developments into actionable financial insights, receive mentorship from senior executives and industry experts, and balance deep-dive research with ongoing advisory work.
Security & Defence Summer Internship | SEB, Solna
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Internship & Graduate Programmes Corporate & Investment Banking
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19 February 2026
Location
Stockholm
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SEB is a leading Nordic bank with a global perspective. We strive for continuous and sustainable development, and one of the ways in which we facilitate that is by involving university students in various internship and traineeship programs. These programs present a great opportunity to get to know SEB, to work hard, to develop professionally, and to show us your skills and drive. Does that sound like a good fit for you?
What you will be doing
The Security & Defence unit is responsible for strategy and coordination of SEB’s security and defence engagement, in support of European defence readiness. We are now looking for an intern to join our team for the summer of 2026.
As a summer intern you will Conduct thematic research on defence industry trends, procurement cycles, and the evolving European security architecture to support internal strategy and external advisory. Analyse financial data and company fundamentals within the defence sector, supporting the development of financing solutions and client presentations. Monitor regulatory developments (EU, NATO, National) and export control frameworks to assess risks and opportunities for the bank and its clients. Collaborate across the bank to translate complex geopolitical and industrial developments into actionable financial insights. Get to know SEB as an employer as well as engage with other departments and interns in the bank Receive mentorship from senior executives and industry experts.
Your work tasks will be dynamic, balancing deep-dive research projects with active support for ongoing mandates and advisory work.
Who we are looking for You are in the final stages of completing a degree in economics, finance, engineering, data science or social sciences, either at the Master’s level or in the last semester of your Bachelor’s program You have a strong interest in geopolitics and financial markets Exceptional analytical and communication skills Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail Fluency in English (written and spoken) is a prerequisite for an application Previous experience in advanced data modelling is advantageous
Collaborative individuals with a passion for learning, who can join us to continue building our capabilities in the Security & Defence space. To thrive with us, you must be passionate, driven and have an innovative approach. The internship will require a proactive attitude and the ability to work independently.
What we offer
We offer you the perfect opportunity to explore the intersection of finance, security policy and industrial strategy in an inclusive, welcoming, and international team. This position will give you extensive learning opportunities and insights into how the financial sector supports the defence industrial base.
Ready to join?
Since we select candidates on a rolling basis, feel free to send in your application today, but no later than February 15th. Make sure to include your CV (not LinkedIn profile) and cover letter. In your cover letter, we kindly ask you to share what aspect of this internship you are most passionate about (e.g., banking, industrial strategy, geopolitical risk, defence technology financing) and explain why. Additionally, please tell us what motivates you to pursue a career in finance. Please keep the cover letter to maximum 1 page.
If you have questions about the position, please contact Pial Haque
Note we will not process any applications via email
Learn more about working at SEB www.sebgroup.com/career
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.
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