Investment Performance & Risk Manager - Fixed Term Contract

Handelsbanken plc; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Handelsbanken plc in the UK is recruiting an Investment Performance and Risk Manager to lead the performance measurement, risk analytics and governance across Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management. You will partner with portfolio managers and senior stakeholders to challenge decisions and deliver insightful analysis.

You will oversee data, systems and reporting, lead a small team, and drive improvements in risk and performance data, using tools like FactSet, Bloomberg and Python where relevant.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Performance and Risk function for Handelsbanken Wealth 1LoD, investment team and be responsible for all aspects of performance measurement and risk analytics.
• Work closely with HACD and the second line Risk and Compliance teams to ensure regulations, controls and guidance are adhered to.
• Support the Investment team by utilising FactSet, Bloomberg, Morningstar and Style Analytics, both operationally and using the analytical capabilities to be able to benefit the business.
• Challenge asset allocation and stock selection decisions made by Investment Directors, and Investment Managers. Chair Monthly 1:1 meetings with portfolio managers alongside the Chief Investment Officer to review portfolio performance & evaluate risk metrics across the strategies.
• Construct and optimise portfolios, through an in-depth Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) process, ensuring that risks are adequately captured and ensuring that the Investment Team are fully aware of the implications of their decisions.
• Be technically able to use databases and other sources to create and automate regular requests and reviews.
• Be comfortable enough to present to internal committees, Investment Oversight Committee (IOC).
• Manage the Investment Performance & Risk Associate, 1 direct report.
• Manage the sign off of monthly and quarterly reports, and factsheets.
• Use investment management tools, excel and FactSet to provide accurate and timely reporting both internally and externally. Eg VaR, Stress testing, Attribution & Contribution reports
• Respond to ad-hoc data requests accurately, efficiently and effectively.
• Prepare analysis and present data, challenges and observations at Quarterly Review Meetings.
• Ensure that all instruments are able to be modelled accurately within FactSet and ensure all technical and data requirements are adequately covered.
• Work with project managers and developers to ensure the continued improvement on efficiency within Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management's processes.
• Working knowledge of Python, SQL and PowerBi is preferred but not all essential.
• Work with potential new partners on risk/performance matters in order to provide robust risk management and performance evaluation.

Skills

Python

SQL

Power BI

Tools

FactSet

Bloomberg

Morningstar

Style Analytics

Excel

Job description

Job Introduction

Handelsbanken is a relationship bank built on trust, long-term thinking and local decision-making. We provide bespoke banking and wealth management services to personal and corporate customers,

Our decentralised model means decisions are made close to the customer, in our branches. Our central Functions teams play a vital role in supporting the branch network, providing the expertise, governance and infrastructure that enable branches to serve customers effectively and sustainably.

This approach had underpinned our success for decades. Handelsbanken is independently recognised as one of Europe's safest commercial banks, holds the strongest credit rating among its peers and is consistently ranked highly for customer satisfaction and relationship banking.

Our culture is values-led, shaped by trust, respect, and long-term thinking. We empower our people to use their expertise, make confident decisions and build long-term careers. We look for people who share our long- term vision, want to grow and want to make a meaningful impact in their local community and with the Bank

We also recognise that flexibility can support people to perform at their best, and that it looks different for everyone. While arrangements will depend on the requirements of the role and the needs of the business, we are open to having a conversation around what flexibility could look like for you.

Check our Handelsbanken website for further information

The opportunity

This Investment Performance and Risk Manager role is responsible for leading the investment performance and risk function across Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management, providing oversight of portfolio risk, performance measurement and investment analytics. Working closely with portfolio managers and senior stakeholders, the successful candidate will challenge investment decisions, deliver insightful risk and attribution analysis, and ensure robust reporting and governance processes. The role also involves team leadership, strategic asset allocation support, and driving ongoing enhancements to investment data, systems and reporting capabilities.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the Performance and Risk function for Handelsbanken Wealth 1LoD, investment team and be responsible for all aspects of performance measurement and risk analytics.


• Work closely with HACD and the second line Risk and Compliance teams to ensure regulations, controls and guidance are adhered to.


• Support the Investment team by utilising FactSet, Bloomberg, Morningstar and Style Analytics, both operationally and using the analytical capabilities to be able to benefit the business.


• Challenge asset allocation and stock selection decisions made by Investment Directors, and Investment Managers. Chair Monthly 1:1 meetings with portfolio managers alongside the Chief Investment Officer to review portfolio performance & evaluate risk metrics across the strategies.


• Construct and optimise portfolios, through an in-depth Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) process, ensuring that risks are adequately captured and ensuring that the Investment Team are fully aware of the implications of their decisions.


• Be technically able to use databases and other sources to create and automate regular requests and reviews.


• Be comfortable enough to present to internal committees, Investment Oversight Committee (IOC).


• Manage the Investment Performance & Risk Associate, 1 direct report.


• Manage the sign off of monthly and quarterly reports, and factsheets.


• Use investment management tools, excel and FactSet to provide accurate and timely reporting both internally and externally. Eg VaR, Stress testing, Attribution & Contribution reports


• Respond to ad-hoc data requests accurately, efficiently and effectively.


• Prepare analysis and present data, challenges and observations at Quarterly Review Meetings.


• Ensure that all instruments are able to be modelled accurately within FactSet and ensure all technical and data requirements are adequately covered.


• Work with project managers and developers to ensure the continued improvement on efficiency within Handelsbanken Wealth & Asset Management's processes.


• Working knowledge of Python, SQL and PowerBi is preferred but not all essential.


• Work with potential new partners on risk/performance matters in order to provide robust risk management and performance evaluation.

What we're looking for

Research (by Harvard University) shows that women are particularly likely to second guess themselves and not apply - so if you are worried you don't meet all the criteria, get in touch anyhow and let us do the worrying...

• Is business-oriented and focuses on the customer.


• Takes a long-term approach.


• Has the courage to make decisions.


• Is innovative and proactive.


• Takes responsibility for his/her own development.


• Has high ethical and moral standards.


• Likes good administrative order.


• Collaborates with others to achieve joint goals.


• Contributes to the development of operations and colleagues.

Why join Handelsbanken

We want everyone at Handelsbanken to feel supported, motivated, and able to do great work. That's why, alongside brilliant colleagues, meaningful work and training and development opportunities, we provide a variety of benefits designed with your wellbeing in mind.

In addition, there is a flexible benefits package with the key highlights detailed below.

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.