Handelsbanken
Private Banking Manager - Luton
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Private Banking Manager - Luton
Handelsbanken Private Banking Manager (Luton) – Application
About Handelsbanken
Handelsbanken offers a genuinely different approach to banking. We’re a relationship-centred bank, delivering custom-centric financial services for both private and corporate clients through a decentralised structure.
Our teams operate locally, fixing decisions in the branch with the needs of the customer front and centre. This model prioritises long-term value over short-term profits, empowering colleagues to instigate the right decisions—be they aligned with profitability or ethical concerns. Our focus on integrity has earned Handelsbanken recognition as Europe’s safest commercial bank, a top credit rating, and consistent leadership in customer satisfaction for relationship banking.
Firmly steeped in values like trust, respect, and long-term thinking, we invest in our people as much as in our customers. We seek team members who share our commitment to our purpose—to support fruitful local careers while delivering excellence in every interaction.
For more details, visit the Handelsbanken website.
The Opportunity
As a Private Banking Manager in our Luton branch, you’ll oversee the growth and nurturing of a portfolio of premium clients, expanding profitable business through tailored service delivery.
- Target audience: Professionals, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals.
- Key focus areas: Wealth management, mortgage lending, deposit growth, and relationship stewardship.
- Proactive outreach: Drive acquisition through referrals, broker networks, and advisory partnerships.
- Tailored advisory role: Assist clients in navigating financial proposals and comprehending comprehensive service offerings.
The role places high relevance on client-centric lending (especially mortgages), as well as cross-selling opportunities across the Bank’s spectrum of products.
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Key Responsibilities
Launch and grow a private banking client portfolio via:
- Strategic service delivery with a premium touch
- Expansive external networking efforts
- Dedicated business development initiatives
Develop deep knowledge of:
- Local economic pulses
- Nearby professional networks
- Referral-based growth channels (brokers, advisors, financiers)
Facilitate seamless cross-selling across:
- Wealth management solutions
- Savings opportunities
- Mortgages
Clearly communicate:
- Handelsbanken’s brand, values, and differentiators to stakeholders and customers.
Leverage financial acumen and risk management to:
- Evaluate proposals
- Structure transactions
- Apply lending discretion in alignment with Bank policy and frameworks.
Drive customers towards a full suite of Handelsbanken solutions, collaborating alongside functional teams.
Ensure compliance by:
- Adhering to Bank-wide Risk Management frameworks, risk, and compliance protocols
- Escalating concerns to higher management where applicable.
What We’re Looking For
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- Proven track record: Business development, customer retention, and revenue growth outcomes—with new business origination at the heart of your success.
- Familiarity with high-value niches: Prior experience managing a customer portfolio—commonly professionals, key decision-makers, or HNWs—ideal within a relationship-driven banking environment.
- Local market lingo: Savviness around surrounding business dynamics, existing networks, and referral-based growth strategies.
- Ambassador mindset: Ability to influence stakeholders, cascade trust, and foster lasting professional relationships as an ambassador of Handelsbanken.
- Cross-selling virtuoso: الفعالية في Identifying and capitalising on targeted sales potential.
- Lending expertise: Hands-on experience with financial analysis, credit proposals, and risk-balanced lending decisions.
- Stakeholder harmony: Collaborative disposition, assertive yet consensual leadership, and a shared-value ethos.
- Adaptability: Scrutiny for detail, methodical rigor, unwavering integrity and discretion—practical resilience in fluid markets.
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Why Join Handelsbanken?
It’sto allow everyone to thrive on their own terms. That’s why, in addition to illustrious colleagues, significant work and training focused on development, Handelsbanken invests heavily in your wellbeing. Perks centre around:
- Flexible benefits package—explore tailored concessions carefully crafted around individual needs.
Next Steps
- Submit your application once prepared.
- Fast-track assessment: Capit/supplies internal committees nest assess your fit.
- Initial conversation: If viable, transition to a phone interview.
- Interview invitation: Strong alignment yields the chance to discuss further.
Advert duration: minimum 2 weeks—though the timeline may adapt depending on high/tipping-market activity.
Diversity is ingrained: We are committed to fostering an environment where candidates from all backgrounds feel welcomed and inspired to thrive—regardless of socio-economic background, age, disability, parental status, race gender reassignment, religious belief, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, etc.
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