Head of Application and List management
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 leading 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
- Leadership experience from managing teams within financial crime, preferably within Sanctions application or list management
- 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, SwedenRecruiting 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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