Risk Strategy and Portfolio Manager - 12month FTC

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Handelsbanken

Job IntroductionA 12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity has arisen within our Credit Risk team; who are sat within 2LOD and provide independent oversight and risk management across the Bank’s principal risks i.e. credit, financial and operational risk.

The team is responsible for independent credit risk control, providing credit related governance, portfolio management, delivery of IRB programme and input into various Bank-wide activities where credit subject matter expertise is required. Key strategic areas of activity include ICAAP, IRB and risk framework embedment. The breadth of the deliverables, coupled with the fact that processes and analytical capabilities are continuously being developed demands a flexible and collaborative approach from team members. The role of Risk and Strategic Portfolio Manager will be taking a leading role in enhancing the Bank’s portfolio management capabilities, working across the existing risk control function to develop portfolio oversight and analytics, and working with our data and model development teams. Note: there are no line management responsibilities / reportees for this role.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the strategic development of credit portfolio management capability, including data analysis and insights, scenario analysis, oversight reporting and insight sharing, including:

Lead and conduct data-led thematic reviews on identified or emerging risks and embed improved data governance into daily work

Contribute to credit risk requirements during the development of new systems and databases and embed the ones already launched within our credit risk monitoring capabilities

Embed IRB and IFRS 9 model outputs into the Bank’s portfolio MI

Provide portfolio oversight for the Bank’s portfolio and communicate insights to various management levels across the Bank

Provide insight to strategic objectives through the integration of IRB models in the bank

Actively promote and ensure adherence to the Bank''s Risk Management framework (including sub-frameworks) and relevant risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring timely and appropriate escalation of concerns to relevant senior stakeholders

Ideal Candidate

Have relevant experience working in financial services, including solid understanding of credit lending processes, IRB models and regulation (CRR, EBA, PRA)

Have a strong analytical background and good numerical skills

Hands-on experience with statistical data programmes such as SAS, SQL

Demonstrate leadership skills and the ability to build cross-functional teams

Be comfortable challenging and influencing stakeholders including senior management

Be proactive and able to act on their own initiative, delivering high quality outcomes

Have the ability to communicate, analyse, articulate and present complex issues clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing with excellent attention to detail

Company InformationHandelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products.

The Bank is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities to be an inclusive, welcoming and inspiring place to work that encourages everyone to apply, regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, pregnancy and/or parental status, race, veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

Check our Handelsbanken website for further information. We deeply value our unique culture and values including trust and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish and are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long-term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long-term, successful career with the Bank.

What is in it for you?

Wide range of learning and development opportunities to own your development

Competitive salary and extensive benefits including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance

Market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, investable in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds)

Application next stepsYour journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. A Handelsbanken recruiter will review your details and may organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, you will be invited to participate in an interview. There will be two interview stages.

Our Talent Acquisition team can provide support if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process – just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk.

This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. The closing date could change depending on responses received.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Banking

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