Treasury Manager

Job Introduction

The Treasury Analysis and Capital Management team is responsible for the planning and analysis of financial risk at Handelsbanken plc, acting as the first line control function of Group Treasury, developing and managing the processes for capital and liquidity planning, capital management, as well as the production of the ICAAP (Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment process), ILAAP (Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment process) and Recovery and Resolution planning. 

This is an excellent opportunity to join and develop your planning and analysis capabilities within the broader UK Finance function and have an opportunity to learn about a wide range of Treasury topics in a small but skilled team. Working in a small team will provide an opportunity to interact with a wide range of stakeholders including senior management.

The Treasury Manager role will initially focus on capital management and the ICAAP, but ultimately supports in any of the department responsibilities as required

Main Responsibilities 

• Lead the end-to-end production, and/or support the delivery and development of documents owned by the Treasury team e.g. the ILAAP, ICAAP, Recovery Plan and resolvability assessment
• Ensure alignment of the ICAAP, ILAAP, RRP documents with the Banks Risk Management Framework, business strategy and regulatory expectations. Coordinate alignment efforts with colleagues in Group functions in Sweden as required
• Work closely with other colleagues across UKE to produce the Bank’s Capital and Funding Plan, ensuring sufficient controls and documentation and proposals for Treasury assumptions. Communicate findings to key stakeholders
• Conduct scenario/sensitivity analysis and support stress testing such as providing inputs into the design and calibration of stress testing scenarios
• Perform overall treasury monitoring including proposing and monitoring of relevant financial risk tolerance metrics, management limits, supporting indicators and management information under business as usual and stress
• Developing and producing regular and ad hoc MI/analysis related to financial risk and capital as required
• Support the review and challenge of relevant models and assumptions
• Contribute to developing the Bank’s funds transfer pricing practices (including capital cover costs)
• Review and challenge Treasury related regulatory reporting.  Support the update and embedding of the Bank’s Treasury policies and support responses to regulatory requests, as well as external disclosures and audits related to Treasury

Ideal Candidate

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• Good understanding of UK Banking market, and how a Treasury function supports the business
• Knowledge of capital, liquidity, funding, interest rate risk and/or prudential regulation considered advantageous although training will be provided
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to analyse, articulate and present complex issues clearly and concisely
• Possess strong analytical skills and the ability to think in an abstract way and assess risk. 
• Professional standard of presentation skills and the ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels and represent Handelsbanken effectively 
• Advanced knowledge of MS Offices packages, including advanced Excel with the ability to work with large volumes of data

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.

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