Handelsbanken
Private Banking Manager - Luton
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Private Banking Manager - Luton
Private Banking Manager – Luton Branch
Handelsbanken & Our Approach
Handelsbanken offers a genuinely different approach to banking. We are a local relationship bank providing bespoke, customer-led banking and wealth management services for personal and corporate customers.
Our branch teams build trusted, long-term relationships with customers in their communities. Decisions are made decentralised, close to customers, ensuring flexibility and alignment with individual needs. We prioritise long-term value over short-term profit, placing customer satisfaction at the heart of everything we do.
- Holds the strongest credit rating among peer banks
- Ranked as Europe’s safest commercial bank
- Consistently top-ranked for customer satisfaction and relationship banking
Our values-driven culture is built on trust, respect, and long-term thinking. We empower our teams to use expertise, make confident decisions, and build meaningful careers. We seek talent who share our long-term vision and are committed to growing local communities alongside the bank.
For more, visit our [Handelsbanken website](https://www.handelsbanken.com).
The Opportunity
The Role: We are seeking a Private Banking Manager to lead our branch in Luton. You will manage and develop a private banking customer portfolio, driving profitable business growth by proactively promoting the Bank’s products and services.
Key Focus Areas:
- Attract new customers via referrals, mortgage brokers, and partnerships with Corporate Banking Managers.
- Drive lending (mortgages), wealth, and deposit growth.
- Maintain holistic customer relationships, including credit application support and customer education on Bank services.
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Key Responsibilities
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Grow Customer Portfolio:
- Develop high-net-worth and professional clients through exceptional service, networking, and business development.
- Build deep local market expertise and partnerships with professional firms, brokers, and industry introducers.
- Identify and implement cross-sell opportunities (wealth management, savings, mortgages) to deliver personalised solutions.
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Market Advocacy & Differentiation:
- Clearly communicate Handelsbanken’s values, culture, and unique positioning to local markets and customers.
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Credit & Risk Management:
- Evaluate financial information, lending proposals, and structure transactions in line with the Bank’s Credit Policy.
- Ensure compliance with Risk Management frameworks and escalate concerns to the line manager.
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Stakeholder Collaboration:
- Work closely with functional teams to ensure customers access full Handelsbanken services.
What We’re Looking For
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- Business Development Expertise:
- Proven track record of originating new customer business.
- Portfolio Management Experience:
- 5+ years managing high-net-worth, business-owner, or professional client portfolios, ideally in a relationship-focused banking/brokerage environment.
- Local Market Awareness:
- Familiarity with Luton’s professional networks, brokerage, and referral channels.
- Relationship & Advocacy Skills:
- Ability to build, influence, and sustain meaningful professional relationships, reflecting Handelsbanken’s values at all times.
- Cross-Selling & Lending Acumen:
- Strong credit analysis experience and knowledge of lending processes.
- Collaboration & Risk Compliance:
- Collaborative mindset; expertise in stakeholder management and governance.
- Integrity & Adaptability:
- Demonstrates attention to detail, resilience, and discretion in a fast-changing environment.
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Why Handelsbanken?
We pride ourselves on creating an environment where people feel supported, motivated, and empowered to excel.
- Flexible Benefits Package – tailored to your lifestyle and work needs.
- Collegial Culture: Surround yourself with a brilliant, values-driven team.
- Meaningful Work: Deliver impactful financial solutions with deep community focus.
- Development Opportunities: Continuous training, growth, and career progression.
Application Process & Feedback
We want your potential organization to feel trusted and valued. Here’s how we move forward:
- Submit your application—our Talent Acquisition Partner will review it for alignment with the role.
- Resolved matches will transition to a phone conversation.
- If we both agree, proceed to interviews.
- This advert remains live for 2+ weeks; however, the deadline may be extended based on applications.
Our Commitment to Equality & Inclusion
At Handelsbanken, diversity drives us. We embed inclusive practices to attract talent across all backgrounds:
- Socio-economic status
- Age, disability, parental support status
- Nationality, colour, ethnic background
- Religion, gender identity, sexual orientation
- Veteran/return-to-work status
- Neurodiversity, pathological traits, and more
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