Handelsbanken Investment Banking Internship – Sustainable Finance

About us

Handelsbanken Sustainable Finance is a team within Handelsbanken Debt Capital Markets (DCM), which is an integral part of the investment bank. The DCM department comprises of around 50 experts providing specialized financing solutions, primarily to corporate and real estate customers. Our product offering ranges from bilateral and syndicated loans to the arrangement of corporate bonds and commercial paper programs for our Swedish and international clients. Our capabilities in sustainable finance, debt structuring, and other advisory services are crucial in providing complete and tailored financing solutions to our customers.

Sustainability is a vital part of Handelsbanken’s business model. As a bank, we believe that our greatest opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable society is through the products, services, and advice we provide to customers. DCM is an established Sustainable Finance advisor to companies and institutions since many years and has led the work on many recognized green and sustainable financing frameworks and transactions in the Nordic region.

We are looking for an off-cycle intern to join our Sustainable Finance team at the Stockholm Office in the autumn. Applicants are to be available from start of September 2026 and the internship intends to cover a full semester.

What we offer

As an intern at Handelsbanken DCM Sustainable Finance team you will gain experience from different sustainable financing projects for various clients in different sectors working with products such as green bonds and green loans as well as sustainability-linked bonds and sustainability-linked loans. You will support the Sustainable Finance team with company and market analysis, analyzing qualitative and quantitative sustainability information and preparing presentation material.

What we are looking for:

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• High analytical capacity and excellent communication skills
• High level of attention to detail and time management
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Genuine interest and experience in sustainable finance and financial markets
• Fluent in Swedish and English
• Strong academic track record

Your responsibilities will evolve with your personal development, and you will have the chance to establish a wide professional network. We offer you a steep learning curve and a dynamic, team-driven working environment where each person has the opportunity and voice to drive change. We endorse a healthy, respectful, and productive working environment that promotes work-life balance.

We encourage students with different academic backgrounds to apply. You should have 1-2 semesters remaining until graduation from a three-year program, or 1-4 semesters remaining of a five-year program. Previous work experience in investment banking and sustainability is an advantage.

Application

Please submit your application in English at handelsbanken.se/sv/om-oss/jobba-hos-oss no later than 2026-08-03. Apply with CV, and university grade transcripts. Applications are considered on a rolling basis .

Welcome with your application

As part of Handelsbanken’s recruitment process, the final candidate is required to undergo and successfully pass a background check conducted by an external provider before employment can be offered.

Handelsbanken is part of the civil defence service—a component of Sweden’s total defence—and as a bank we perform a critical societal function together with the rest of the financial sector. The role may therefore entail a wartime posting within Handelsbanken.

Contact details
Recruiting manager: Emelie Persson Lindqvist, emelie.persson.lindqvist@handelsbanken.se
Talent Acquisition Partner: Emelie Stark Forne, emelie.stark.forne@handelsbanken.se
Union representative Finansförbundet: Anki Thorsell, ann-christin.thorsell@handelsbanken.se
Union representative Akademikerförbundet: Maria Oskarsson, maria.oskarsson@handelsbanken.se