Portfolio Manager (m f x)

Company Information: Handelsbanken is a relationship bank with a decentralized way of working, a strong local presence through a nationwide network of branches, and a long-term approach to customer relations. Each branch operates as a local business, enabling decision-making at a local level and providing bespoke services. The focus is always on individual customer needs rather than on selling specific products.

We are embarking on an exciting Business Transformation journey to enhance our technology systems, processes, and services, transforming our ways of working. Join us in this journey, where your dedication, adaptability, and commitment will help shape the future of banking for our valued customers.

The Bank is committed to embedding good equality and diversity practices into all activities, fostering an inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring workplace that encourages applications from all backgrounds, including socio-economic, age, disability, pregnancy, race, veteran status, marital status, religion, sex, gender identity, and sexual orientation.

Role Overview: Portfolio Manager

The Portfolio Manager will oversee a portion of the change portfolio, partnering with delivery and product teams to monitor performance, anticipate risks, and implement mitigation strategies. They will engage stakeholders at all levels, ensure clear communication, and support decision-making to strengthen governance and optimize outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide oversight and assurance across the change portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives.
2. Lead and coordinate cross-functional activities, managing interdependencies and supporting proactive decision-making and risk mitigation.
3. Oversee dependency management to optimize execution and minimize risks.
4. Lead steering committees, facilitating insight-driven discussions for effective governance.
5. Manage portfolio risks and issues, tracking themes and implementing mitigation strategies.
6. Drive resource planning and forecasting to support strategic prioritization.
7. Manage financial reporting, ensuring discipline through reconciliations, forecasting, and investment optimization.
8. Utilize data and analytics to inform decisions and enhance outcomes.
9. Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence within the portfolio.
10. Ensure adherence to risk management frameworks and escalate concerns appropriately.

Research indicates women are less likely to apply if they don't meet all criteria; we encourage you to apply regardless of concerns.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing large-scale portfolios in complex environments, with skills in delivery governance, financial management, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Professional certification and experience with Waterfall and Agile methodologies.
• Ability to align portfolios with business strategy to maximize value.
• Strategic thinking to anticipate future needs and risks.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• Effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
• Initiative, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proactive, flexible, and detail-oriented.
• Proven influence with senior stakeholders and experience with portfolio management tools (JIRA, Confluence, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Understanding of change risk, governance, and controls in regulated environments.

We offer extensive learning and development opportunities, a competitive salary, private medical insurance, income protection, life assurance, and a market-leading pension contribution of 15%, which can be invested in various funds including ESG and Shariah options.

Your journey begins once you submit your application. Our recruiters will review your details and contact you for next steps if there is a match.