Financial Risk Analyst

Financial Risk is the second line, responsible for oversight of effective management of funding and liquidity, capital and market risks of Handelsbanken Plc. 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 role requires the applicant to be self-motivated, have the natural ability to cooperate effectively across multiple teams and to manage workloads capably. This position will report into the Head of Financial Risk and will be based in our London Head Office. 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.
• 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.
• Support enhancements in the methodology and measurement of Interest Rate Risk.
• Develop subject matter expertise in the management of capital (preferred), liquidity and funding, or interest rate risk in the banking book to enable effective review and challenge of the first line of defence.
• 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., 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.
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• Sound quantitative skills, for example comfortable with analysing datasets and understanding of simple statistical techniques
• 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.
• Basic knowledge of R, Python or SAS, and the willingness to quickly improve programming skills on the job.
• Ability to communicate, analyse, articulate and present complex issues clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing.
• Experience in the banking, consulting, auditing, insurance or a related industry.
• Prior experience in treasury, treasury risk or similar departments would be advantageous
• High attention to detail and an organised, yet flexible, approach to work.
  
  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.
  
  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)