Job Introduction
UKR is the independent risk control function within the Bank and acts as the second line of defence (2LOD) and provide independent oversight and control of risk management across the Bank. The prudential risk team is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Bank’s risk management framework, coordination of the yearly ICAAP, recovery and resolution plan, ILAAP, Recovery plan, the horizon scanning process for the risk function and regulatory reporting oversight, among other things. The breadth of the deliverables and the fact that processes are continuously being developed and improved demands a flexible and collaborative approach from team members to ensure solid team performance in coordination with the business.
The prudential risk manager will play an important role in supporting the Bank in embedding the horizon scanning process, support in the embedment of the reporting oversight framework and help coordinate the regulatory self-assessment and interpretation of the Capital Requirement Regulation (“CRR”) and related regulation.
Main Responsibility
- Support with the coordination of Committee material and review;
- Support with the embedment and roll out of the reporting oversight framework;
- Oversight and coordinate other prudential risk processes for the risk function (e.g. Pillar 3, annual acount);
- Coordinate CRR/ PRA rulebook and related regulation self-assessment exercise and support the Bank with relevant regulatory interpreations;
- Provide input and support the coordination and execution of the the yearly ICAAP and Recovery plan;
- Provide colleagues with guidance and challenge on regulatory interpretations, issues and reporting requirements relevant to regulatory reporting;
- Advising colleagues and stakeholders on prudential risk and risk management best practises across the Bank.
The Ideal Candidate
- excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills in both written and spoken English;
- strong knowledge of European and UK banking regulation and keen interest in emerging regulatory developments;
- hands on experience of regulatory self-assessment and/ or regulatory reporting;
- experience of ICAAP, ILAAP and/or recovery and resolution planning ;
- excellent knowledge of all areas of financial risks;
- be analytical and structured with good communicative ability;
- have experience in organisational change;
- be proactive and evidence a strong ability to drive change
About the Company
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.