Job Introduction
Handelsbanken is a relationship bank built on trust, long-term thinking and local decision-making. We provide bespoke banking and wealth management services to personal and corporate customers,
Our decentralised model means decisions are made close to the customer, in our branches. Our central Functions teams play a vital role in supporting the branch network, providing the expertise, governance and infrastructure that enable branches to serve customers effectively and sustainably.
This approach had underpinned our success for decades. Handelsbanken is independently recognised as one of Europe’s safest commercial banks, holds the strongest credit rating among its peers and is consistently ranked highly for customer satisfaction and relationship banking.
Our culture is values-led, shaped by trust, respect, and long-term thinking. We empower our people to use their expertise, make confident decisions and build long-term careers. We look for people who share our long- term vision, want to grow and want to make a meaningful impact in their local community and with the Bank
We also recognise that flexibility can support people to perform at their best, and that it looks different for everyone. While arrangements will depend on the requirements of the role and the needs of the business, we are open to having a conversation around what flexibility could look like for you.
Check our Handelsbanken website for further information
The opportunity
We are looking for a Executive Assistant to join us on a 12month FTC basis.
To support and contribute to the continued success of Handelsbanken and the Finance department; as Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer you will act as a trusted partner to the Chief Financial Officer and ensure the smooth and efficient management of their day-to-day activities.
Key responsibilities
- Complex diary management; including but not limited to; organising workshops and meetings, scheduling video conferences and organising internal and external team events
- Arrange and book business travel
- Process expenses in accordance with Bank policy
- Proactively manage the CFO inbox and email correspondence; controlling information flow and delegation of tasks in a timely and accurate manner
- Proactive management of CFO to do list, deadlines and submissions will be required as well as the monitoring of ongoing actions, assisting with proof reading, formatting and compiling of management papers and PowerPoint slides
- Manage your development by staying up to date with new initiatives and systems; in order to proactively relay relevant information to the CFO in a timely manner
- Build networks and develop relationships with key colleagues across the finance team, Group, Districts and UK departments, in particular the Governance department, UK Board and a small team of EAs
- Operate in line with the Bank's Risk Management framework (including sub-frameworks) and relevant risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate and timely escalation of any concerns to their line manager
What we’re looking for
Research (by Harvard University) shows that women are particularly likely to second guess themselves and not apply - so if you are worried you don't meet all the criteria, get in touch anyhow and let us do the worrying…
- Proven experience as an Executive Assistant
- Ability to prioritise workloads and multi-task
- Exceptional organisation skills, with a very high degree of accuracy
- Exercise confidentiality, discretion and personal sensitivity in all aspects of the role
- Confident in client and public situations
- Demonstrates flexibility and resilience, with a diplomatic approach
- Confidence in providing complex support to members of the executive team
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook; contributing to preparing business documentation to a high standard
- Excellent use of verbal and written English communication skills
Why join Handelsbanken
We want everyone at Handelsbanken to feel supported, motivated, and able to do great work. That’s why, alongside brilliant colleagues, meaningful work and training and development opportunities, we provide a variety of benefits designed with your wellbeing in mind.
In addition, there is a flexible benefits package with the key highlights detailed below.
Application next steps
Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken Talent Acquisition Partners will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if your experience aligns with our requirements, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.
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.
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.
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