Data/IT

SEB

The right data, in the right place, at the right time.

2024-08-19

Text: Anna Jansson

Foto: Felicia Yllenius

Philip uses technology and code to enable SEB's offering in trading, enhancing speed, accessibility, and customer experience for currencies, commodities, and interest rates.

– SEB is a Nordic financial services group with international reach, but many of their services are based on tech solutions, so it’s also one of the largest tech employers in Sweden. That’s why Philip Wang ended up at SEB. Philip joined SEB as part of the Tech Programme and now works a data engineer focusing on developing data flows.  

 

“My team is part of the Trading domain, and we use our technical skills to create data flows that our colleagues use when they help customers with their business. The technology we work with directly supports the business.” 

Name: Philip Wang

 

Title: Data engineer 

 

Education: Industrial Engineering and Management at KTH Royal Institute of Technology. Graduated in 2023.  

 

What do you like to do in your free time?  

I love to travel and explore. I travel a lot with my friends to experience different cultures together. Just the fact that food varies so much around the world is very exciting, and I want to try everything.” 

Can you tell us about your experience in the Tech Programme? 

– Joining the Tech Programme at the bank has been an awesome experience. Right from the start, it’s clear that we’re here to dive into all the tech the bank uses. One of the best parts was getting to know other trainees and colleagues in various roles. That broad exposure opened my eyes to how everything fits together and how the bank works. Not only do I learn about the tech and the business, but I build a professional network that I know will be valuable in my career going forward. 

Can you clarify what you do? 

– I collect data, enrich and convert it, and then create reports for my colleagues and SEB’s customers. This way, they get an overview of the current situation before making decisions and can mitigate risks related to currency trading, for example. 

Why is it fun to work as a data engineer at SEB?

Working in as a data engineer in trading is exciting because it’s such an important part of SEB. It’s fast-paced and thrilling. SEB is really pushing ahead with new tech, and we get to do cool and challenging things. Right now, we are working on a cloud solution where we have come significantly further than many similar players. It’s a new business area that’s emerging, and I’m glad to be part of that journey. Another advantage is that my role exists in many different domains within the group, so I can have some flexibility in my career here if I feel the need for change. 

“I love the relationship between technology and good business.”

What else makes you feel good at work? 

– For me, the social aspect is important. I have great colleagues in my team, and most of them are developers just like me. We have the flexibility to work remotely two days per week, but many of my closest colleagues are in the office more often than that. We sit in state-of-the-art premises in Solna, and there are many benefits to coming here – like good lunch, gym, and various activities. And good teamwork, of course. 

How do you see your future at SEB? 

– Before I started here, I had no idea how much goes on within the bank. And above all, how incredibly much we do to facilitate business for companies. Now I know it’s a fantastic workplace for those who want to work with tech. I see many paths forward within SEB, and as the next step, I would like to understand the business logic behind the data I work with.  

SEB

SEB är en ledande nordeuropeisk finansiell koncern med internationell räckvidd. Vårt syfte är att positivt forma framtiden med ansvarsfull rådgivning och kapital, idag och för framtida generationer. Genom att samarbeta med våra kunder vill vi vara en ledande katalysator i omställningen till en mer hållbar värld. I Sverige och i de baltiska länderna erbjuder vi ett stort spann av finansiella tjänster och rådgivning. I Danmark, Finland, Norge, Tyskland och Storbritannien är vi inriktade på företagsaffären och investment banking utifrån ett fullservicekoncept till företag och institutioner. Vår internationella prägel återspeglas genom vår närvaro i mer än 20 länder världen över med cirka 17 500 medarbetare. Läs mer: sebgroup.com/career

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