Deputy Head of IT for Credit and Lending

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Job Introduction

UKTBN is responsible for managing (both developing and running) the systems and applications supporting the banks existing business services related to lending and the banks ledger. The role holder will support the Head of Department as required.

Main Responsibilities

• Create and implement annual departmental business plans
• Prioritisation of workload for teams with key business counterparts (e.g. in the Product area)
• Lead / manage a technology department primarily using RPG code on an IBMi platform
• Oversee safe, secure delivery of required 'change' initiatives of all departmental functional areas, including Core Lending, Credit, General Ledger, document creation, regulated mortgage applications and other ancillary systems
• Oversee safe, secure delivery of required 'run' maintenance changes required to keep the systems operational for the business
• Ensure adherence to all relevant IT controls and to the UK IT Development Process
• Ensure relevant systems and processes are maintained within acceptable risk tolerance levels
• Engage as appropriate with Business and IT stakeholders up to C-suite level
• Engage as appropriate with Group stakeholders
• Engage as appropriate with Governance areas e.g. Risk, Compliance, Audit and Supplier Management
• Engage with 3rd Party suppliers as required
• Manage escalations appropriately, whether from within or external
• Maintain an overview of all teams within the department
• Provide line management as required
• Attend working groups and committees as required
• Support the CORE Banking modernisation programme

Ideal Candidate

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...

• Significant understanding of Lending and Ledger systems and Products
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• The ability to act with courage and integrity including appropriate challenge when necessary
• Be able to actively participate in team meetings and other test forums
• The ability to build effective networks with stakeholders, both internally and externally
• Tooling - Hands on experience working on JIRA and Confluence
• Cross-role/domain experience (banking, analysis , development) is desirable

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.

We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey. This transformation will significantly enhance our technology system systems, processes and services, bringing evolution to our ways of working. Join us in this transformative journey, where your dedication, adaptability and commitment will play a crucial role in shaping the future of banking for our valued customers.

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 Handelsbanken website 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 terms successful career with the Bank.

What is in it for you?

• 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)

Application next steps

Your journey with us begins once you have submitted your application. One of our Handelsbanken recruiters will be reviewing your details and will later organise a phone conversation if you match the role requirements. If there is a mutual fit, we will extend an invitation for you to participate in an interview.

How can we support you to be your best self? Our Talent Acquisition team will be happy to provide support e.g. if you need additional time to prepare for an interview or you have any requirements for any part of the interview/hiring process - just let us know by email uk_talent@careers.handelsbanken.co.uk .

This advert will be live for a minimum of two weeks. However, please note that after the two weeks, the closing date could change at any time depending on the number of responses received.

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