Sector Head of Energy, Sweden – DNB LCI

Would you like to help establish DNB as the leading bank within the Energy sector in Sweden? We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven leader who wants to combine strategic client responsibility with leadership of our Swedish Energy Coverage team.

DNB is Norway’s largest bank and one of the leading financial groups in the Nordic region. In Sweden, we are in an expansive and dynamic phase. Together with DNB Carnegie, the leading investment bank in the Nordics, we offer deep industry expertise, international presence, and tailored financial solutions that help our clients grow and develop in both Swedish and global markets.

About the role

The Large Corporates & International (LCI) division is responsible for DNB’s largest clients across sectors including industrials, energy, consumer trade & services, financial institutions, healthcare, tech, and financial sponsors. The business is global, with a presence across the Nordics, London, New York, Santiago, Singapore, and Sydney.

Energy Coverage includes subsectors such as power & utilities, renewables, energy storage & batteries. In Sweden, the team consists of three Client Executives who collaborate closely with sector and product colleagues across the Nordics.

As Sector Head you will, in co-operation with Global Sector heads in Oslo and Local Section Head, combine strategic client responsibility with leadership of the Swedish Energy Coverage team. You will have personnel responsibility for three Client Executives and play a key role in driving the team’s commercial agenda, business prioritization, and overall development in a period of growth. At the same time, you will remain operationally active with your own portfolio of mid- & large-cap clients within the energy sector.

The role involves developing and managing both existing and new client relationships by providing strategic financial advice and tailored solutions. You will coordinate closely with internal specialist functions such as credit, Transaction banking, risk, and capital markets, while also fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the Nordic Energy platform.

The position requires strong commercial understanding, leadership capability, solid market knowledge, and a structured, solution-oriented approach.

Main responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Swedish Energy Coverage team, including personnel responsibility for three Client Executives.

• Drive team performance, commercial priorities, and business development initiatives within the Energy sector in Sweden.

• Manage a selected client portfolio and proactively drive new business origination across relevant energy subsectors.

• Develop and lead strategic client relationships, including capital structure advisory, lending solutions, and coordination of cross-selling with internal product specialists.

• Originate and execute transactions end-to-end — from initial pitch to closing — including credit assessment, deal structuring, term sheets, and documentation processes.

• Maintain strong industry knowledge and expand relevant networks while securing high-quality KYC procedures and non-financial risk assessments.

• Strengthen DNB and DNB Carnegie’s position as a leading financial partner in Sweden through close collaboration with senior stakeholders in Sweden and Oslo.

• Contribute to talent development, coaching, and knowledge sharing across the Nordic Energy franchise.

Who we are looking for

• At least 10 years of relevant experience in corporate banking or a related field, with a strong commercial mindset and proven ability to manage senior client relationships.

• Previous leadership experience, preferably with personnel responsibility and team development.

• Solid understanding of banking products, capital markets, and capital-efficient solutions; experience within the Energy sector is highly valued.

• Preferably experience from asset financing, leveraged finance, or credit-related roles.

• Strong sense of ownership and commitment to delivering high-quality results in a service-minded manner.

• Entrepreneurial mindset with the drive to build business opportunities and lead growth initiatives.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members.

• Takes initiative, is solutions-oriented, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

Application

In this recruitment process, DNB collaborates with Finance Recruitment. The responsible recruitment consultant is Jacob Gajland, jacob.gajland@financerecruitment.se

Applications are submitted through the advertisement on Finance Recruitment’s website. Selection is ongoing, and the final application deadline is June 1st.