Job Description

Corporate Banking Manager (Development) - Canterbury & Ashford

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Job Introduction

An opportunity has arisen within our Canterbury & Ashford branch for a Corporate Banking Manager (Development). The post holder will be responsible for the maintenance and development of a corporate customer portfolio and for the winning and onboarding of new customers via proactive and focused business development activities.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain and develop a portfolio of corporate customers, building relationships and ensuring satisfaction through excellent customer service.
• Identify, meet and win prospective new customers/introducers by outlining how we work and what we can offer in terms of service and facilities.
• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the Bank’s Credit Policy, interpret financial information, evaluate lending propositions, assess risk ratings and structure transactions; complete credit applications and annual reviews.
• Develop a sound understanding of the local business market and maintain relationships with professional firms and business introducers.
• Prepare and check customer documentation, maintain files (including CDD/AML requirements), prepare annual reviews and make payments; ensure processes are followed and data are input correctly to minimise errors and service issues.
• Work with the Branch team to deliver the highest levels of customer service and Good Administrative Order, and to achieve the Branch Business Plan goals.
• Understand the products offered by Handelsbanken, competitor products, relevant industry and market driven trends.
• Identify and offer customers the appropriate Handelsbanken product(s) on a needs basis, communicating succinctly all relevant features, benefits and risks.
• Communicate a clear message to the market about what the Bank stands for and how we differentiate ourselves from both a cultural and relationship banking perspective.

Ideal Candidate

• Excellent customer service skills
• Good understanding of the Bank’s credit processes
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Structured work practice and a strong sense of administrative order
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels and represent Handelsbanken effectively

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 branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service, focusing always on the needs 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, making it 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, veteran status, marital and civil partnership status, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment or sexual orientation.

What is in it for you?

• Wide range of learning and development opportunities, empowering colleagues to take ownership of their own development.
• Competitive salary and extensive benefits, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance.
• Market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, investable 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 recruiters will review your details and, if you match the role requirements, will organise a phone conversation. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation to interview.

Our Talent Acquisition team will support you e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or 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; the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

Industries

Banking