EXECUTIVE TRAINEE MODULE XTM
STOCKHOLM SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
SSE HAS ALWAYS had a uniquely close rela- tionship with the business world. During the past few years, we have noticed a growing demand for integrating practical learning into traditional academic training of man- agement. Our response is XTM.
XTM (9310 Executive Trainee Module) is an opportunity for SSE MSc students to put your academic theories into practical use on a top-executive level. Towards the end of the course you then put your practical expe- rience into an academic perspective, which furthers and deepens your learning.
The course emphasizes the executive di- mensions that shape today’s business organ- izations. As an XTM student, you will work closely with a top-executive at one of the companies. You will be involved in projects central to the company, either on your own or as part of a team. Just as an example, we can mention that an XTM alumnus played an important role in transforming the way one of the companies handle spare parts world- wide.
You will be exposed to three types of learning situations. Firstly, you will partici- pate in the tailor-made executive trainee program (80 days). Secondly, you will select a particular topic (central and relevant to the trainee company) for a written case report (20 days). Field work will provide you with
specific knowledge to be used in the written assignment. You will receive close super- vision from the company executive as well as the course director. Thirdly, you will work in groups in accordance with the capstone project method developed at SSE in order to enhance group-work learning.
XTM IN SHORT
THE XTM COMPANIES
*ARE:
BMW Budget Department,
Ministry of Finance Citi Danske Bank
Ericsson IBM Identity Works
Lynxeye NIER (Konjunkturinstitutet)
Pfizer PwC SHL Sony Music
Unilever
* The participating XTM companies participating vary slightly between semesters.
XTM AT BMW GROUP
Do you have what it takes to be in the Driver’s seat of a BMW project?
THE BMW GROUP – With its four brands BMW, MINI, Rolls-Royce and BMW Motorrad, BMW Group is the world’s leading premium manufacturer of cars and motorcycles, and also offers financial and mobility services for the premium segment. BMW Group’s network consists of 30 production and as- sembly plants in 14 countries together with a global sales network in over 140 countries.
In 2019, BMW Group sold over 2.49 million passenger cars and over 165,000 motor- cycles worldwide. BMW Group’s success has always been based on long-term thinking and responsible behavior. The company has therefore established ecological and social sustainability throughout the value chain, with extensive product responsibility and clear commitment to resource saving as a significant part of its strategy.
BMW Group Northern Europe is the importer and distributor of the car brands BMW, BMW I, MINI and BMW Motorcycles, and parts and accessories to these brands in this region. The Northern Europe organiza- tion coordinates and supports the operations in the different National Sales Companies, as well as the BMW and MINI dealers in the Nordic and Baltic Markets.
The BMW Group is evolving from an es- tablished automobile manufacturer to a cus- tomer-centric mobility company. As part of
our global strategy we aim to actively shape and define the transformation to a techno- logy company for premium mobility and ser- vices. As a driver of innovation we will play a leading role in the automotive industry of the future. To further enhance the direction of the BMW Group in Northern Europe, we have created a vision statement of “We bring joy to the world of Mobility”. This sets the agenda and targets for the region and directs an outlook for the coming 5 years. Through this we believe we create a purpose for our employees as well as sets a framework for our priorities and a sustainable organization.
One main focus topic of the vision is Custom- er Management.
BMW Northern Europe is transforming into a Customer centric organization. Making sure that customer insights are turned into actions and improvements. BMW Northern Europe wants to bring JOY to world of mobility.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
• Analytical skills
• Strategic and creative capabilities
• High motivation to learn and under- stand customer behavior
• Communication and presentation skills
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English
WHILE WE TRANSFORM WE SHALL PERFORM
• How shall we internally work with experience management to reach our targets.
• How do we make sure that decisions are based on customer insights.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Caroline Perneryd Human Resources
caroline.perneryd@bmw.se
XTM AT BUDGET DEPARTMENT, MINISTRY OF FINANCE
THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE is responsible for issues concerning central government finances, including coordination of the cen- tral govern ment budget, forecasts and analy- ses, tax issues, and management and admin- istration of central government activities. The Ministry is also responsible for matters con- cerning financial markets, consumer legisla- tion and housing and community planning.
The Budget Department is one of the departments of the Ministry of Finance.
The Budget Department is responsible for producing the Economic Spring Bill and the annual Budget Bill, and for coordinating work on these two projects in the Govern- ment Offices. The department also oversees the implementation of budgetary polices, in close cooperation with the other depart- ments of the Ministry of Finance and the line ministries. All government matters with economic, budgetary or organisational con- sequences must gain approval by the Budget Department. The operations and advice of the department are guided by our principles of budgetary discipline, economic efficiency and cost effectiveness.
Through an XTM experience at the Budget Department you will gain insights in the very centre of Swedish policy making and government. You will be working with two projects in parallel. The first will be an inter-
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
• High analytical ability, both qualitatively and quantitatively
• High motivation to learn and understand the possibilities and constraints of economic policy, government and civil service
• A high degree of self-motivation and collaborative skills
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Swedish and English
nal project under the direct supervision of the executive group of the department. The second will be an analytical study, the topic of which will depend on our needs and your profile. Both projects require that you quickly acquire an understanding for the unique operations, organisation and culture of the Budget Department.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Per Sonnerby
Head of Division for Structural Policies per.sonnerby@regeringskansliet.se
FOR MORE THAN 200 YEARS, Citi’s mission has been to enable growth and economic progress for the world. Citi works tirelessly to serve individuals, communities, institutions and nations. With 200 years of experience
meeting the world’s toughest challenges and seizing its greatest opportunities, we strive to create the best outcomes for our clients and customers with financial solutions that are in their best interests, create economic value
XTM AT CITI
What progress will you make?
and are systematically responsible. An insti- tution connecting millions of people across hundreds of countries and cities, we are your global bank; we are Citi.
THE 80 DAYS AT CITI SWEDEN
During your time with Citi you will gain a valuable insight into how Citi operates, our product offerings, who our key clients are and experience what it is like to work in a global environment. You will be work- ing closely with the Citi Corporate Banking team and product specialists on a strategic project focusing on exploring the digital na- tives landscape in the Nordic Region. Digital natives are innovative companies that have disrupted their industries.
This is an excellent opportunity to explore and research the digital natives environment and to do an in-depth analysis on the general industry, upcoming trends and key actors in the market. At the end of the program, we will ask you to present your finalized product to the Nordic Management Committee.
To ensure you are set up for success you will be assigned a mentor for the duration of the program and you will be working on a strategic level with our most senior bankers.
Through this experience, we hope you will develop the key skills and connections that can help progress your career.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Carl Kindborg
Head of Human Resources, Nordic Region
carl.kindborg@citi.com
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
• Intellectual curiosity and proactive approach to searching for new and creative ideas
• Ability to build rapport and rela- tionships in team environments
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Analytical skills and financial knowledge
• Strong communication, planning, and organizational skills
• Unquestioned commitment to integ- rity and ethical decision-making
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English (Nordic language is a plus, but not required)
WE WANT TO help our customers be financial- ly confident and achieve their ambitions by making daily banking and important finan- cial decisions easy.
We aspire to be our customers’ most trust- ed financial advisor. To reach that goal, we must continuously learn, develop and trans- form, as an organization and as individuals.
We are looking for individuals that want to join us in this journey and work with our transformation.
If you chose to join us, you will work closely together with our senior management in Sweden, as well as on a global level, in order to learn about our current business and operating model. We will, together with you, select an area where you will focus on how we can and should change in order to ex-
ceed our customers’ expectations today and tomorrow. Your work will be anchored in our Commercial Excellence department and you will report to our Swedish management team.
You will be based in our Stockholm office, but some travel might be required to meet stakeholders and experts.
ABOUT US
Danske Bank is a Nordic bank with strong lo- cal roots and bridges to the rest of the world.
For more than 145 years, we have helped people and businesses in the Nordics realise their ambitions. Today, we serve personal, business and institutional customers and in addition to banking services, we offer life in- surance and pension, mortgage credit, wealth
XTM AT DANSKE BANK
Ambition is something we share. With our customers.
Our people. And the communities around us.
management, real estate and leasing services.
We aim to create long-term value for all our stakeholders – our customers, shareholders and the societies we are part of – and our vision is to be recognised as the most trusted financial partner.
Danske Bank is the fifth-largest bank in Sweden, and we have an ambition to strengthen our position. By taking advantage of our technological and digital capabilities and drawing on both local and Nordic ex- pertise, we aim to create value for our Swed- ish customers. We have a strong entrepre- neurial and challenger culture. We believe that by wanting more, knowing more and doing more we will outgrow the market and become number one in customer experience.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are looking for you who are curi- ous about the future, forward thinking and positive. To succeed in this role we believe that you feel confident in analysing data and trends, and you know how to combine quantitative and qualitative methods. You have ex- cellent communication and presenta- tion skills. You feel confident when approaching senior stakeholders, but you are humble and know that in order to learn and develop you need to listen, ask the right questions and dare to challenge the status quo. We believe that you have the ambition to drive change and/or lead a start-up or enterprise in a transformative in- dustry. You share our passion for the future and are a team player.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Jonas Sandell
jonas.sandell@danskebank.se
AUTOMATION & AI are changing the world at speed and one after another industry is getting disrupted. The pace of change is only accelerating. We’re here to drive that change at Ericsson.
The XTM students will join Ericsson’s Group Automation and AI team, a team on a mission to radically transform Ericsson through auto- mation and AI. We will do this by automating all repetitive tasks, democratizing automation
& AI, and spreading the machine-first mindset throughout Ericsson. We’ve been success- ful so far: in recent industry reports, we’ve created automation and analytics platforms recognized as “industry best practice” and our deployment scale of robotic process au-
tomation puts us in the top three percent of 500 of our peers. We’re also one of the few companies that are successfully developing and scaling disruptive technologies including AI, blockchain, and low-code.
We’ve had great experiences with the XTM program for many years, and are committed to giving you the best possible experience.
We ensure that you will work with important strategic topics close to Group IT executive management.
ABOUT US
Ericsson is a world leader in the rapidly changing environment of communications
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
• Team player with positive and creative attitude
• Ability to deliver strategic analysis and recommendations with a real impact on our business
• Ability to analyze data using a consul- tative approach and create recommen- dations to top management
• Willingness and ability to work across countries and cultures to deliver results
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English
At Group Automation & AI, you will work directly with our business leaders and their ongoing projects. You will be a valued part of the team and you will get hands-on support and guidance from experienced digital strategy project leaders.
XTM AT ERICSSON
Do you want to take part in driving
Ericsson’s Digital transformation?
technology – by providing hardware, soft- ware, and services to enable the full val- ue of connectivity. With nearly 100,000 employees worldwide, we’ve developed technologies that make the world work today and we’re leading development of technologies for the future such as 5G, IoT, and AI.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Alexander Hübel
Head of Automation & AI Transformation alexander.hubel@ericsson.com
+46730958287
IBM HAS A VISION to create a Smarter Planet!
During your time at IBM you will get practical experience of how we manage and lead our business in Sweden. You will support a sen- ior executive and his or her operations team.
Included in a top management team you will gain exclusive insight in the daily operations of our company, as well as enhanced under- standing of the challenges and opportunities within our business in general. Your project will be strategically important to IBM and carefully selected, in line with your skills and preferences. To make sure you get the most out of your time at IBM you will be offered an executive mentor for coaching and support.
Our ambition is that the trainee time with IBM will give you a better, more hands-on, under- standing of how a globally integrated com- pany is managed and led. You will get the opportunity to apply your theoretical skills in practice and to contribute in a professional and supportive environment.
ABOUT US
IBM is the largest technology and consult- ing employer in the world, with more than 380,000 employees serving clients in 175 countries. IBMers believe in progress – that the application of intelligence, reason and science can improve business, society and the human condition. We are forward-think-
ing in everything we do, and we search for colleagues, business partners and clients who share our passion for finding new ways to make the world work smarter! IBM is a globally integrated company where bor- derless collaboration is an essential part of our culture. Global delivery teams and knowledge sharing between colleagues in different parts of the world characterizes our workplace. We use social technology in our every-day work to unleash productivity and enable colleagues to innovate regardless of where they are located in the world. Our values, as defined by our employees, are the essence of who we are and what we stand for: Dedication to every client’s success, In- novation that matters – for our company and for the world, Trust and personal responsi- bility in all relationships. Shared values are our touchstone and allow us to empower our employees to act independently to create the progress the world desires.
XTM AT IBM
Our ambition is that the trainee time with IBM will give you a better, more hands-on, understanding of how
a globally integrated company is managed and led.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Emma Bachner
Employer Branding Leader emma.bachner@se.ibm.com 070-7931695
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We’re looking for forward-thinking stu- dents with intellectual curiosity, a global mindset and collaborative spirit. You must be confident, have excellent communica- tion and negotiation skills, a high degree of drive and energy and first class analyt- ical skills. We believe that you have man-
agement ambition and that you share our passion for progress using innovation and technology to create a smarter planet.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English and Swedish
IDENTITY WORKS HAS a human-centered ap- proach to branding. Being a member of the strategy team at Identity Works means being in the driver’s seat for meaningful change.
We form close collaborative partnerships with our clients to shape the strategic direc- tion for large companies such as Arla, Volvo Trucks and Kry. If you like to have an impact and mix your analytical skills with creativity, Identity Works is the obvious place to be.
ABOUT US
For over 20 years we’ve helped reshape, create and strengthen some of the Nordic regions most successful brands. What differ- entiates us from a traditional management
XTM AT IDENTITY WORKS
Identity Works is a design and brand development agency, transforming some of Scandinavia’s leading brands
from insight to impact.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Sandra Fors
sandra.fors@identityworks.se +46 761 60 13 29
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
Analytical, strategic and creative team-players curious about brands and design. A couple of brilliant minds that will join our strategy team and play a vital role in our client projects.
During the XTM program you will combine hands-on work with our cli- ent assignments with a deep dive in a subject relevant for you and us.
We are open to ideas for subjects covering branding, design, innova- tion, digital transformation, customer experience, sustainability and other perspectives. Let’s talk!
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Swedish consultancy agency is our focus on combin-
ing strategic thinking with creativity and our human-centered approach to branding. We drive brand transformation all the way to de- sign and actual products and services.
We work with creating brand experiences, transformational journeys and new offerings together with our clients. Always with human needs in mind, we seek to create brands that genuinely captivate people. Because we be- lieve brands built from a human perspective grow bigger and stronger. Within the Identity Works family, we work together with our sis- ter agencies IW Edition for brand communi- cation and Adore You for developing digital products and services.
XTM AT LYNXEYE
Do you have a strong interest in brand and business development? Do you want to be part of creating meaningful change in dynamic market landscapes?
Apply for the XTM program at Lynxeye!
LYNXEYE CREATES PROGRESS with purpose.
When founded, the vision was to help brands progress by revealing profound insights about the people they serve and create more meaningful brands and offerings. By defining future roles for businesses, the Lynxeye Strat- egy team creates strategies that make brands the spearhead of future growth in changing market landscapes. Being a member of the strategy team is exciting, developing and dynamic. You will get the opportunity to work on exciting projects with some of the biggest brands, combining your analytical
and creative skills and be part of develop- ing meaningful change. Being an executive trainee at Lynxeye, you will be able to apply your theoretical skills in practice, as well as contribute in a professional and supportive environment.
ABOUT US
Lynxeye is a global management consultancy focused on growth strategy, innovation and design. With a Nordic heritage, we are serv- ing clients across the globe from three local hubs located in Stockholm, Singapore and
London. Our reason for existing is to create progress with purpose for people, organiza- tions and society.
As branding experts, we know how brands can be used to create growth in dynamic markets. Starting with real needs, we define a meaningful future role for the company, develop a relevant offer and create customer experiences that contribute to the achieve- ment of business goals. With our in-depth expertise and unique methodologies, we reveal future needs and create real change for our clients.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Anna Björk
anna.bjork@lynxeye.com
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are looking for a team player with a strategic and analytical mind- set. You have an interest in brands and strategic business development, and you are curious with a strong desire to make an impact and drive change. During the XTM program, you will both get the opportunity to work hands-on in projects with our clients as well as be responsible for your own internal project within a topic that we both find relevant and interesting. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Swedish
XTM AT NIER
Do you want to have an impact on economic policy in Sweden?
WELCOME TO NIER, the National Institute of Economic Research (Konjunkturinstitutet in Swedish). During your one-term XTM course at NIER you will have the opportunity to work with highly qualified and experienced economists. You should be able to develop your own skills in various fields of economics and deepen your insights in economic policy in Sweden. As a part of our team working with forecasts and economic analyses you will have a great opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge to real-life situations.
ABOUT NIER
NIER is a government agency operating under the Ministry of Finance. We perform analyses and forecasts of the Swedish and international economy as a basis for eco- nomic policy in Sweden and conduct relat- ed research. Our forecasts are not only an independent basis for economic policy, but are also used by other government agencies, firms and organisations representing various interests. As with other government agencies in Sweden, we have an independent status.
Our analyses and research are conducted without political interference.
Four times a year, we publish our latest analyses and forecasts in a series of reports entitled The Swedish Economy (Konjunk- turläget). In connection with our forecasts,
we invite partners and analysts from banks, government agencies and other organisa- tions to analyst meetings. Our forecasts serve as one of the bases for the Spring Financing Proposal in April and for the Budget Proposal in September/October.
On an annual basis we publish a wage formation report (Lönebildningsrapporten) and a fiscal sustainability report (Hållbar- hetsrapporten). The former provides labour market analyses to the agents on the labour market and serves as a reference point in the wage negotiating rounds. In the latter we analyse how public finances are affected by e.g. demographic changes in a long- term perspective and how fiscal policy must respond to various challenges. NIER also accepts various kinds of commissions in the fields of macroeconomics and environmental economics.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Ylva Hedén Westerdahl
Head of Forecasting Department Ylva.Heden-Westerdahl@konj.se +46 (0)70 453 59 78
NIER was founded in 1937 and is currently headed by Director-General Urban Hansson Brusewitz. We have around 55 employees.
The academic standard is challenging and around half of the employees working with economic analyses hold a Ph.D. degree.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
We are looking for curious people with first class analytical skills and strong learning abilities. We believe that you have a passion for various aspects of economics and the society in general. You will be a part of a team working with strict deadlines so you must be well organised and dis- ciplined. To succeed in this role you should feel confident in analysing data and trends and you know how to combine quantitative and qualitative methods. Strong communication skills are essential.
LANGUAGE AND
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
• English and Swedish
• EViews
XTM AT PFIZER
Breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
SCIENCE IS THE FOUNDATION of our company.
At Pfizer, we are driven to discover the cure – driven to significantly improve the lives of everyone, everywhere. It starts with the dis- covery and development of new innovative medicines and vaccines for patients with great medical needs, but also includes a vi- sion of quality healthcare for patients.
We have an extensive research program and work with universities, healthcare pro- viders, government agencies, non-profit organizations, biotech companies, technol- ogy companies and patients to find new approaches to serious health problems.
The future of medicine is happening at Pfizer. We are driven by science, discovering breakthroughs that change patients’ lives, for generations to come. To learn more about Pfizer, visit www.pfizer.se
WHAT YOU WILL BE PART OF AT PFIZER We are undergoing an inspiring transforma- tion re-imagining the way we work and the way we provide our products and solutions to healthcare and patients. You will be work- ing closely with the country manager/VD in Pfizer Sweden and the Swedish leadership team, involved in day-to-day local business operations & management, in rethinking how we do things and in refining our patient-cen- tric mindset. This mindset is critical to our suc-
cess and our ability to deliver breakthroughs that change patients’ lives.
At Pfizer, you will find a company as focused on its internal culture as it is on its external reputation. A culture defined by our values: Courage – Excellence – Equity – Joy.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lena Helin
Customer Operation Manager +46 76 889 25 05
lena.helin@pfizer.com
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
You are committed to making a differ- ence, have a high inner drive and are comfortable navigating in a complex matrix structure. You are curious and thrive in change, think big, prestige- less, inclusive, and dare to speak up;
happy to share ideas, successes and failures. You make things happen by holding yourself and others account- able. You have awareness of your emotional intelligence and also have analytical skills. You are interested in people, transformation and general management. And you like to do all of this while never ceasing to have fun.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Swedish and English
THROUGH YOUR ONE-TERM COURSE, XTM, you will have the opportunity to work with senior members of management within PwC Sweden. In this manner, you will be exposed to both work and social environment at PwC, and will gain valuable insight into our busi- ness operations and culture. Our ambition is that your time with us will provide you with an opportunity to put your theoretical skills into practice.
By having this experience inside one of the world’s largest professional services or- ganizations you will be afforded a fantastic opportunity to build and further develop your commercial awareness and your interperson- al skills. Nothing can beat on-the-job expe- rience for developing and polishing skills, and, in addition, your time with us will make a big difference when you return for your last term at SSE .
ABOUT US
PwC Sweden is the market leader within auditing, tax and advisory services, with 2,900 people at 33 offices throughout the country. Our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. Our 36,000 clients are comprised of both global and Swedish companies and organisations of all sizes, and public sector entities. We provide guidance to our clients and assist them in achieving their goals, regardless of their stage of development. PwC Sweden op- erates as a separate and independent legal entity. We are a member of the PwC global network which has 276,000 people in 157 countries. This gives us the possibility of shar- ing knowledge and experience on a global basis in developing sustainable solutions for our clients.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
At PwC, we value collaborative people who can take advantage of learning opportunities. People who enjoy taking initiative, and like to be creative about how we can improve the way we work. We believe that you are driven by a personal sense of responsibility, and you are focused on solutions, and willing to test your limits.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
We welcome both Swedish and Eng- lish speaking applicants.
XTM AT PwC
Join us for the XTM experience and the opportunity of a
lifetime. We will help you reach your full potential.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Marie Enarsson Recruitment Specialist marie.enarsson@pwc.com +46 (0)10 212 7202
XTM AT SHL
(SWEDISH HOCKEY LEAGUE)
Navigating Big Data in SHL.
SHL THE PREMIER SWEDISH HOCKEY LEAGUE/
SHL (former known as Elitserien), was found- ed in 1975 and consists of 14 teams. SHL is jointly owned by the 14 clubs playing that season in the league. The league generated over 1,9 billion SEK in 2018/19 and it has 450 player/manager contracts. There are over 10,000 companies in the SHL network.
The ambition of SHL is to be one of the two best ice hockey leagues in the world both in terms of sporting quality and the overall experience.
At the office in Globen, about 15 indi- viduals work to develop the league and support the 14 teams. SHL and it’s 14 clubs has invested in a joint data lake, with data from CRM and ticket systems. We have a joint website managed by Sportality and a platform with technical infrastructure and Wifi networks locally at all SHL arenas man- aged by BlueCom. Furthermore, SHL recently launched an E-Sport league E-SHL.
The ambition of SHL is to be one of the two
PROJECT GOALS
• Create a situation analysis where data from central and local levels are documented and where strengths and weaknesses are analyzed.
• Develop a first draft of a big data methodology for how SHL can ensure quality in data collection and data analysis.
• Analyze patterns for how match- game revenues develop and identify best practice among clubs for how to improve match-game revenues.
best icehockey leagues in the world both in terms of both sporting quality and the overall experience.
As a consequence, SHL now has a lot of data coming in from various digital channels.
However, in order to improve the customer experience and increase revenues, there is a need to improve how data is analyzed and packaged. The project will be a joint project with SHL, 1–2 students and our IT partner BlueCom.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Lena Bergholtz, CFO lena.bergholtz@shl.se +46 70 668 93 94
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
• Analytical ability to work with data and statistics to see what drives match game revenues and how this can be improved.
• Good communication skills, you need to align projects with both with internal and external stakehold- ers. This requires communication skills, both in terms of talking and being able to communicate through powerpoints and written material.
• Understand that hockey is a world which combines commercial and non-for profit values.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Swedish
XTM AT SONY MUSIC
Expect to arrive in a dynamic and fast paced working environment where creativity flows.
IT’S NO NEWS that the music industry has gone through a huge change during the last decade. We have moved from a traditional and physical business model to a totally new, fast growing and still rapidly changing, digi- tal business model. The Nordic region of the music industry is in the absolute forefront of the digitalization era, where streaming and subscription services represent by far the largest share of our revenues. The Swedish music market is currently in a healthy and steady growth phase and we are investing heavily both time and resources into optimiz- ing our business for this new era.
During your time at Sony Music, you will work with a new area of focus – data analysis.
You will face complex and completely new challenges – challenges that you will be part of overcoming. For this we are looking for 1–2 people with great know ledge of tools for big data analysis.
You will assess and evaluate marketplace conditions, various business projects and new business opportunities and proactively recommend actions and strategies that sup- port our business objectives. You will also track the chart performances, make analysis from all new Sony and non-Sony tracks to support the A&R team with ideas regarding new artists, and tracking the development of different genres. You will work with a wide
range of stakeholders, including Spotify, Ap- ple, Google, Facebook, our sub-labels and various artists.
We are also looking for a person with great knowledge within Finance and ac-
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
At Sony Music, a questioning and creative can-do attitude together with strong analytical skills will take you far. If you also resemble a positive and inspiring persona, combined with strong business acumen and distinctive problem solving skills and a background from finance you will be the perfect match. You welcome diversity, dare to think differently and want to make an impact in a chang- ing industry with huge opportunities.
You will of course have an advantage if you appreciate our industry, and share our passion for music and en- tertainment.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
English
Swedish is preferred but not required
counting as we have several projects within controlling and business transformation.
In both roles you will be able to put your theoretical and business analysis insights into practice. You will support and work closely with the finance director and the whole man- agement team in a company which is in the absolute industry forefront.
After spending time with us you will defi- nitely have added some unique and valuable business skills to your toolbox and your busi- ness resumé.
ABOUT US
Sony Music Entertainment is one of the world’s leading music companies with ap- proximately 5,000 employees around the world. Our head quarter is located in New York and the company is fully owned by Sony Corporation. At our Swedish office, you will meet about 70 people, of which some are SSE alumni’s, working with tasks including mar- keting, A&R (talent scouting), artist service development, finance, account management, big-data analysis and sales. Together we de- velop new ways to improve our business and increase the success and sales of both our Swedish and international repertoire. In our artist roster you will find some of the world’s biggest new artists such as Molly Sandén, Khalid, Alan Walker, Beyoncé, Viktor Leksell, Kygo, Petter, Nea, Justin Timberlake, Miss Li and Harry Styles.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Rut Liljestrand HR Manager
Rut.liljestrand@sonymusic.com +46 70 628 28 24
AT UNILEVER, we share one simple purpose:
to make sustainable living commonplace.
Through our household brands we are cre- ating a bright future for our business and our planet. We need innovative thinking and real vision on our side – from Marketing to Sales, Finance and HR – and that is why we need the brightest talent on our internships and training programmes. At Unilever you get to work in a global environment, with great people and great brands that makes you proud every day. In our organization and culture the employees are empowered to act like entrepreneurs and business owners in regard to agile innovations and new ways of
working. Unilever offers the chance to make a real posi tive impact within a purpose-driv- en sustainable business.
ABOUT UNILEVER
Unilever is one of the world’s leading sup- pliers of Food, Home Care, Personal Care Beauty and Refreshment products with sales in over 190 countries and reaching 2.5 billion consumers a day. It has 155,000 em- ployees and generated sales of €50.9 billion in 2018. Over half (58%) of the company’s footprint is in developing and emerging
XTM AT UNILEVER
Work with great people and great brands.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR IN YOU
We look for a driven, can do person who is not shy to speak their mind and who enjoys to participate in everything from long term strategic decisions to hands on ‘roll up your sleeves’ work.
We expect you to have an open mind- set and be very agile; working in a global organization at a high pace.
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
Mandatory fluent in English and pref- erably one of the Nordic languages.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER IN XTM
• A unique way into one of the world’s largest FMCG companies
• Opportunity to be the sparring partner and right hand of one of Unilever Nordics Sr leaders
• Opportunity to work with both strategic and operational tasks directly impacting our business short and long term
• Opportunity to develop business acumen in a fast moving environment
markets. Unilever has more than 400 brands around the world, including Dove, Knorr, Hellmann’s, Lipton and Ben & Jerry’s. In the Nordics we are approximately 1,000 em- ployees working in four locations and three supply units. Sweden makes up about half of our turnover and our Nordic head office is in Solna outside Stockholm.
Our purpose is to make sustainable living commonplace and the Unilever’s Sustainable Living Plan (USLP) commits to:
• Helping more than a billion people take action to improve their health and wellbeing.
• Halving the environmental impact of our products.
• Enhancing the livelihoods of millions of people.
At Unilever, we believe business growth should not be at the expense of people and
the planet. That’s why we’ve changed the way we do business, and why we want to change the way business is done.
Unilever was ranked in top in its sector in the 2018 Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In the FTSE4Good Index, it achieved the high- est environmental score of 5. It led the list of Global Corporate Sustainability Leaders in the GlobeScan/SustainAbility annual survey for the eighth year running.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Iben Träff Talent Advisor
iben.traff@unilever.com +45 2064 9679
What attracted you to XTM?
– I became interested in XTM because I wanted to have expe- rience working in Sweden. I saw it as an opportunity in three main ways. First, I hoped to understand Swedish working culture and how it aligned with my work preferences.
Second, I saw XTM as a chance to work in a Swedish speaking environment, understanding how it may be to work in a second language. Finally, I thought XTM was perfect for trying a new industry and apply- ing known skills to a new situation.
What particular aspects were most enjoyable?
– My overall experience was very rewarding.
In particular, I would say that access to lead- ership was incredible. Many members of the leadership team at Danske Bank made them- selves available for discussions to advance my project, which was very helpful. I also re- ally appreciated being able to take a trip to Danske Bank’s headquarters in Copenhagen.
Any important learnings?
– Applicable to many of the XTM companies, I was working in a non-headquarter market of a multinational firm, which created interesting challenges. During my time, I developed a bet- ter understanding of balancing solutions from
centralized headquarter groups with local market needs. Additionally, I really enjoyed learning more about
the dynamics of the financial ser- vices industry, an industry which I was less familiar with beforehand.
In what ways did your XTM learning
“go beyond” what you learn in the formal business education?
– I really enjoyed how during the XTM, many familiar “textbook situations” arose, but in more imperfect ways. It’s really interesting to acknowledge and manage the full universe of factors that interact in actual businesses, balancing the competitive situation, internal stakeholder needs, company strategy, etc.
What did you learn from working on strategically critical projects?
– My project offered a wide range of learn- ing from balancing the priorities of different internal stakeholders to optimizing creativity in new idea generation.
Would you recommend your fellow MSc students to apply?
– Definitely! It is a great low risk, high reward opportunity that allows you to learn more about a role or company you are already in- terested in or to try something completely new!
Q & A
We talked to Christopher Kuo and Hanna Rondahl on their thoughts about XTM.
Christopher Kuo.
What attracted you to XTM?
– Having been a student for many years, I was eager to get out in the “real world” and gain some relevant work experience. I saw XTM as an opportunity to use what I had learnt at SSE during the last couple of years in practice, as well as a chance to get my foot in the door at a company I had been interested in for several years – Lynxeye.
What particular aspects were most enjoyable?
– I really enjoyed that I got the opportunity to both get hands-on experience from Lynx- eye’s daily operations, working in projects with some of the most famous brands in the world, as well as managing my own project related to a strategic challenge the organiza- tion was facing at the moment. This enabled me to get a feeling for what it’s really like to work at Lynxeye, as well as it allowed me to apply what I’ve learnt at SSE in a real-life setting.
Any important learnings?
– I learnt that handling strategic challenges in an organization is not as easy as in the cases we learn in school. Organizational problems are often very complex and con- text-specific, which makes it difficult to say
what the right way is moving for- ward. A deep understanding for
the organization one is working in is often vital to be able to ef- fectively handle challenges.
In what ways did your XTM learn- ing “go beyond” what you learn in the formal business education?
– Since I got to apply theories that I had learnt on a real-life situation, XTM is much more practical than the formal business ed- ucation. As well, thanks to XTM, I gained valuable work experience relevant for my future career.
What did you learn from working on strategically critical projects?
– To build on my previous answer, I learnt that there is no universal theory a company can apply on a certain situation to solve an organizational problem. In real life, com- panies rarely base their decisions on some theory. Instead, discussions and decisions are mainly based on knowledge and expe- rience.
Would you recommend your fellow MSc students to apply?
– Yes, to a 100 %! It’s a great opportunity and thanks to XTM, I got my dream job!
Hanna Rondahl.
BEING EXPOSED TO the experience of working closely with executives on strategic issues in the XTM program, you will learn not only what it implies to be a top executive but also about the complexities of getting things done in an organization. This forms the heart of the program, something that you need to see from the inside to real ly understand.
Central to getting experience is the writing of a report on a specific project of strategic importance to the company. The intention is to work on something that really matters to the company’s future, something valuable.
XTM also builds on an academic pillar, namely the idea that there is nothing more practical than a good theory. This notion ties academic thinking to practical work in the program. To develop academical- ly, we expect the XTM student to write an academic version of the project reports. In practical terms, this means that the student under academic supervision identifies the main questions, the relevant theoretical per- spectives, models and methods to dig deep into the main issues that we identify in the XTM-project.
You will receive support and guidance. First and foremost, the topic for your XTM-project will be carved out in collaboration between the company and the XTM course director, who also serves as your academic tutor, mak-
ing sure that there is a good fit between the company’s expectations and the academic requirements. Second, you will meet with all XTM students for seminars on a regular basis throughout the course in order to drill deeper into theo retical aspects as well as to discuss how to move forward in your writing. Third, you are expected to consult with the academ- ic staff on a regular basis for your progress.
FROM XTM PROJECT TO AN ACADEMIC THESIS
There is nothing more practical than a good theory.
XTM PROJECTS
AGILE MANAGEMENT AT UNILEVER Unilever
BECOMING A DIGITAL TRANSFORMER Ericson
CLOUD INNOVATION IN THE BANKING INDUSTRY
IBM
INTERNAL CONTROL DEVELOPMENT AT BMW NORTHERN EUROPE
BMW
MANAGEMENT CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR INTERNAL INNOVATION EXCHANGES
Capgemini
QUANTIFYING THE VALUE OF CUSTOMERS PwC
ROADBLOCKS TO CROSS-FUNCTIONAL STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION
BMW
STRATEGIC CHOICES FOR A DESIGN AGENCY IN TIMES OF DIGITALIZATION AND INDUSTRY CHANGE
Identity Works
THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AT LYNXEYE Lynxeye
THE QUARTERLY FALLACY
IBM
THE ROAD TO AGILITY
Unilever
THE THREAT OF TECHNOLOGICAL DISRUPTION IN THE CORPORATE BANKING INDUSTRY
Citi
WINNING IN INNOVATION
Ericsson
YOUTUBE AND THE VALUE GAP
Sony Music
YOU MAY APPLY for up to three different com- panies. For each company you are interested in, we require that you write a separate cover letter. All documents should be uploaded as a pdf-file.
It is important to note that you are not guaranteed interviews with any of your cho- sen companies. The companies themselves pick whom they want to work with. However, if you are selected for an interview by one or more of the partner companies you have
chosen, you will be contacted by that/those companies in due time. If you accept an offer you will be registered for XTM before August.
For more details, see SSE PORTAL.
Please note that you cannot combine XTM with the Student Exchange Program, nor can you apply to XTM if you are a student of ei- ther the MSc in International Business or any of the double degree programs (or Wallen- berg IFP or Karl-Adam Bonnier IFP).
HOW TO APPLY TO XTM
You apply to XTM via hhs.fullfabric.com Applications are due 8.00 April 1, 2020.
YOUR APPLICATION SHOULD INCLUDE
• A personal cover letter to the company
• Curriculum Vitae
• SSE MSc transcript
Stockholm School of Economics ∙ P. O. Box 6501 ∙ SE-11383 Stockholm Phone +46 8 736 90 00 ∙ info@hhs.se ∙ www.hhs.se
