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Job Introduction
This is an excellent opportunity to join and develop your financial risk analytics capabilities within the broader UK Risk function. The breadth of the deliverables and the fact that processes, modelling- and analytical capabilities are continuously being developed and improved demands a flexible and collaborative approach from team members to ensure solid team performance in cooperation with the business.
Job Introduction
This is an excellent opportunity to join and develop your financial risk analytics capabilities within the broader UK Risk function. The breadth of the deliverables and the fact that processes, modelling- and analytical capabilities are continuously being developed and improved demands a flexible and collaborative approach from team members to ensure solid team performance in cooperation with the business.
The Financial Risk Analyst is required to be self-motivated, have the natural ability to cooperate effectively across multiple teams and to manage workloads capably. This position reports into the Head of Financial Risk and will be based in our London Head Office.
The Financial Risk Analyst is responsible for enhancing and maintaining the Bank’s Financial Risk reporting and analytics capabilities. They work closely with other groups within UK Risk and supports the broader Financial Risk department.
Main Responsibilities
* Continuously improve the team’s reporting, automation and analytics capabilities within the Handelsbanken IT structure and further automate and enhance key risk reporting processes, in collaboration with Data & Modelling teams
* Create analysis and insight into financial risk drivers and communicate those with a wide range of stakeholders
* Share the responsibility for daily, weekly and monthly risk reporting operations with other members of the team
* Complete in-cycle 2 nd line reviews of relevant regulatory returns
* Support other team members in reviewing key financial risk models, co-ordinating and collaborating on any required model changes with Handelsbanken Group and UK modelling teams as well as the Model Oversight Committee
* Develop subject matter expertise in the management of financial risks to enable effective review and challenge of the first line of defence
* Support the Financial Risk Managers/Senior Managers with project work as required
Ideal Candidate
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* Have sound quantitative skills, for example comfortable with analysing datasets and understanding of simple statistical techniques
* Have expertise and working experience in a programming language (e.g. Microsoft SQL Server, Python) or in a business intelligence tool (e.g. Tableau, Microsoft Power BI) and the willingness to quickly improve quantitative analytics skills on the job
* Have the ability to communicate, analyse, articulate and present complex issues clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing
* Have experience in the banking, consulting, auditing, insurance or a related industry
* Ideally but not necessarily, have prior experience in treasury, treasury risk or similar departments
* Have an attention to detail and an organised, yet flexible, approach to work
* Have a hands-on, can-do mentality and is proactive and able to act on their own initiative
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. 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. This is so that we are 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 (including colour, nationality, and ethnic or national origin), veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.
Check our Handelsbanken website for further information
At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they 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 terms successful career with the Bank.
What is in it for you?
* 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)
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you 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. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.
Seniority level
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Finance and Sales
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