Private Banking Relationship Leader

Handelsbanken; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Handelsbanken is seeking a Private Banking Manager in Reading to lead and develop a portfolio of private banking clients. You will drive profitable growth through proactive promotion of wealth, mortgage and deposit products, while building strong relationships with professional introducers and brokers.

The role emphasizes lending, wealth growth, and client satisfaction, working within a risk-aware framework and collaborating with Corporate Banking Managers as needed.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing a portfolio of professional clients and high net worth individuals.
• Strong networking and referral-building capabilities.
• Ability to interpret financial information and perform credit analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow a portfolio of private banking customers with proactive service and external networking.
• Build relationships with professional firms, brokers, and introducers to drive sustainable growth.
• Identify cross-selling opportunities across wealth, mortgages and other bank products.
• Ensure alignment with Credit Policy and risk management frameworks.

Skills

Business development

Portfolio management

Stakeholder management

Credit analysis

Lending processes

Cross-selling

Networking

Relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Handelsbanken is seeking a Private Banking Manager in Reading to lead and develop a portfolio of private banking clients. You will drive profitable growth through proactive promotion of wealth, mortgage and deposit products, while building strong relationships with professional introducers and brokers.

The role emphasizes lending, wealth growth, and client satisfaction, working within a risk-aware framework and collaborating with Corporate Banking Managers as needed.