Corporate Banking Manager - Bolton & Wigan Branch
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This is an exciting opportunity to join an established team at Bolton & Wigan branch as a Corporate Banking Manager.
The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and development of a corporate customer portfolio. They will be responsible for the winning and on-boarding of new customers via proactive and focused business development activities.
The post holder will have full responsibility for all aspects of client relationships including preparation of credit applications, balance sheet analysis, annual reviews, monitoring of management accounts, covenant compliance, profitability and ensuring our clients have full knowledge of the Bank’s banking services.
Main Responsibilities
* Responsible for the maintenance and development of a portfolio of corporate customers. Building relationships with customers and ensuring customer satisfaction through the provision of excellent customer service.
* Identifying, meeting and winning prospective new customers/introducers by outlining how we work and what we can offer in terms of service and facilities.
* Completion of credit applications and credit annual reviews in line with the Bank’s Credit Policy.
* Interpretation of financial information provided by customers, evaluating lending propositions, assessing and formulating risk ratings correctly and structuring transactions, ensuring the right customer selection.
* Develop and maintain a sound understanding of the local market, and to maintain relationships with professional firms and introducers.
* Attendance at suitable networking events and undertaking focused business development activities.
* Identify and offer customers on a needs basis, the appropriate Handelsbanken products and services, effectively communicating relevant features, benefits and risks.
* General administration, preparation/reviewing of legal documentation for accounts (including KYC/AML reviews), lending facilities and securities.
Ideal Candidate
* Applicants with a proven track-record in corporate relationship and portfolio management are welcomed. The successful candidate will have understanding of the Bank’s Credit Policy and processes and will take the initiative to drive their own performance.
* The successful applicant will have the ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels and represent Handelsbanken effectively.
* The applicant must be a strong team player, flexible, proactive and conscientious and bring a positive attitude.
* The successful candidate will have full appreciation of the need to provide and be able to deliver an exceptional level of service to existing and potential customers.
* Previous experience in dealing with lending documentation/security and AML/KYC procedures for business customers/transactions would be advantageous.
* In order to successfully undertake this role, a high level of computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel) is essential.
Company Information
Handelsbanken 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.
We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance.
A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds).
Handelsbanken is deeply committed to embedding good equality and diversity practice into all of our activities.
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