Portfolio And Execution Manager

Hampshire Trust Bank; England; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Private medical insurance

Mental health support

Hybrid working

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work

Volunteer day

Season ticket loan

Job summary

Hampshire Trust Bank Plc is seeking a Treasury Portfolio & Execution Manager to actively manage and optimise the bank's treasury investments and derivatives portfolio. The role includes identifying, structuring, and executing repo, reverse repo, swap and FX transactions to meet liquidity, risk and return objectives.

You will work with the ALM team to optimise cash and invest surplus liquidity, while ensuring regulatory compliance and robust risk controls.

Qualifications

• Significant treasury portfolio management experience.
• Strong understanding of fixed income and liquidity.
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (HQLA, LCR, NSFR).
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities.
• Proficient with portfolio systems and Excel; Bloomberg desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day treasury investment portfolio operations.
• Oversee and execute swap, FX and repo transactions.
• Develop and implement portfolio strategies across asset classes.
• Monitor portfolio performance and risk metrics.
• Support liquidity management, stress tests, and regulatory reporting.

Skills

Treasury portfolio management

Asset-liability management

Fixed income products

Liquidity management

Regulatory frameworks (LCR/NSFR/HQLA)

Bloomberg experience

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

ACT or CFA desirable

Education

ACT

CFA

Tools

Bloomberg

Job description

Hampshire Trust Bank is a specialist bank, staffed by experts focused on helping UK businesses realise their ambitions.

We offer niche specialty lines, as a SME bank, targeting under-served segments. Our dedicated Wholesale Finance, Bridging Finance, Development Finance and Specialist Mortgages teams ensure that businesses receive the outstanding service, lasting relationships, integrity and expertise they need to prosper.

We also provide savings accounts to individuals and businesses and since we lend to SMEs, our savers can be sure their money will help boost the British economy. Our vision is to be the go-to bank in our chosen markets; to deliver positive customer outcomes, rewarding careers and great shareholder value through a high-performing culture grounded in excellence and integrity.

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About the Role

In this newly created role, the incoming Treasury Portfolio & Execution Manager will actively manage and optimise the bank's treasury investment and derivative portfolio-including the identification, structuring, and dealing / execution of repo and reverse repo transactions, swap and FX transactions-to ensure liquidity, risk, and return objectives are met.

The role covers asset allocation, portfolio performance monitoring, and the development and execution of treasury strategies, with all activities conducted efficiently, collaboratively, and in compliance with the bank's risk and regulatory framework.

Our incoming hire will work collaboratively with the ALM team to manage and optimise the bank's cash position, ensuring that surplus liquidity is efficiently deployed to enhance returns while maintaining appropriate liquidity buffers and meeting all regulatory requirements. This includes jointly assessing daily and forwardlooking liquidity needs, identifying investable cash, and supporting the development of shortterm investment strategies aligned with the bank's risk appetite and funding plan. This involves continuous market monitoring, maintaining strong relationships with external counterparties to secure competitive pricing, and ensuring all trades are executed efficiently and in line with best practices

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operation of the treasury investment portfolio, including covered bonds, SSAs, gilts, and other eligible assets
• Contribute collaboratively to the management of the Bank's RMBS investments
• Oversee and execute swap, FX and repo transactions to support portfolio strategy, risk management, and funding requirements.
• Develop and implement portfolio strategies for all asset classes, optimizing returns within defined risk and regulatory parameters.
• Identify shortterm investment opportunities across highquality liquid assets, moneymarket instruments, and shortdated securities to enhance cash yields within risk and regulatory parameters.
• Ensure cashmanagement and investment decisions are aligned with the bank's funding strategy, risk appetite, and broader balancesheet management objectives.
• Monitor and report on portfolio performance, risk metrics, and compliance with internal and external limits.
• Support liquidity management, including stress testing, scenario analysis, and regulatory reporting (e.g., LCR, NSFR).
• Lead or support projects to integrate new asset classes, systems, or processes into the treasury portfolio.
• Prepare and present regular portfolio updates and recommendations to ALCO and senior management.
• Ensure adherence to the bank's risk management framework, policies, and procedures.

Required Skills & Experience

• Significant experience in treasury portfolio management, asset-liability management, or a related field within banking or financial services.
• Strong understanding of fixed income products, liquidity management, and regulatory frameworks (e.g., HQLA, LCR, NSFR).
• Experience in dealing/transacting in financial instruments including interest rate swaps, fixed income instruments, FX instruments and repos
• Highly numerate and analytical, with the ability to interpret complex data and reach actionable conclusions.
• Proficient in portfolio management systems and advanced Excel skills; Bloomberg experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Confident, self-motivated, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Relevant professional qualifications (e.g., ACT, CFA) are desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive remuneration including discretionary annual bonus and annual pay review
• Private Medical Insurance (Bupa)
• Mental health & wellbeing support via YuLife & Bupa
• 25 days annual leave (increasing with service) + Holiday Buy Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme & Green Car Scheme
• Enhanced family leave policies
• Study support & professional memberships
• Hybrid working (50/50 London)
• YuLife Rewards - retail, lifestyle & experience discounts
• Pension scheme - 8% employer contribution (noncontributory)
• Interestfree season ticket loan
• Annual volunteering day & Net Zero employer commitment