Register Your Interest - Colchester, Chelmsford & Southend

Handelsbanken; Colchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Income protection

Life assurance

Pension 15% contribution

Job summary

Handelsbanken is seeking professionals to strengthen relationships and drive growth across Colchester, Chelmsford & Southend branches. You will focus on relationship management and business development while maintaining a customer-centric approach in banking services.

The role emphasizes leadership, collaboration, and delivering a bespoke locally driven service within a decentralised banking model. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity in the United Kingdom.

Qualifications

• Experience in Relationship Management and Business Development within the banking sector.
• Practical experience in credit risk.
• A drive to lead and inspire others.
• Passion for customer service and creating lasting relationships.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• A mindset focused on growth and development.

Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture client relationships across Colchester, Chelmsford & Southend branches.
• Drive business development initiatives to grow banking relationships.
• Collaborate with teams to assess and manage credit risk.
• Lead by example to inspire colleagues and deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Credit risk

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Problem-solving

Growth mindset

Job description

# Register Your Interest - Colchester, Chelmsford & Southend## Job Introduction**Register your interest to join one of our local branches****Locations: Colchester, Chelmsford & Southend**We are always keen to connect with passionate and driven professionals to join our **Colchester, Chelmsford & Southend****branches**, focusing on Relationship Management and Business Development in banking. If you're eager to make a real impact, and work with a customer-centric approach, this opportunity is for you.At our bank, we value innovation, leadership, and a dedication to providing outstanding service. Our decentralised structure means that branch colleagues are empowered to take many key decisions in-branch. That's why we are seeking individuals with strong relationship management skills, and who would thrive in this environment. If that's you and you are ready to embrace challenges, helping us shape the future of banking, read on.**What we are looking for:*** Experience in Relationship Management and Business Development within the banking sector.* Practical experience in credit risk.* A drive to lead and inspire others.* Passion for customer service and creating lasting relationships.* Strong communication and problem-solving skills.* A mindset focused on growth and development.**Company Information**Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralised way of working, a strong local presence thanks to a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each Handelsbanken branch operates as a local business enabling it to make decisions at a local level and provide a bespoke service. The focus is always on the need of the individual customer and not on the sale of specific products. 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. Check our for further information At Handelsbanken, we deeply value our unique culture and values including trust in and respect for each individual. We take pride in nurturing a work environment where people flourish, and where they are empowered to take decisions in their areas of expertise. We take a long term perspective in everything we do and want each employee who joins us to build a long term successful career with the Bank. * We have a wide range of learning and development available, empowering and enabling our colleagues to take ownership of their own development.* Competitive Salary and an extensive range of benefits is provided, including private medical insurance, income protection and life assurance.* A market-leading pension contribution of 15% paid by the bank, which can be invested in a wide range of funds (including ESG and Shariah funds).**Registration / Application next steps**We would love for you to register your interest. Once received, our Talent Acquisition Team and Branch Manager will review and where appropriate be in touch to arrange an informal meeting.We look forward to connecting with you.### Register Your Interest - Colchester, Chelmsford & Southend* **Salary** Competitive* **Job Reference** hbuk/TP/81351/2405* **Contract Type** Permanent - Full Time* **Closing Date** No expiry date* **Job Category** Corporate Banking* **Business Unit** Colchester* **Location** Colchester, Chelmsford & Southend, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 13 March, 2026