Data Analyst with SAS

The Risk Models and Data team within the Risk function is responsible for stress testing model and tool development and maintenance, risk data analytics, the regular production of a number of MI reports on various risk topics and risk data governance.

The role is for a Data Analyst to work within the Data Analytics workstream of the team. This is a great opportunity for an analytics professional to be part of a diverse analytics team and be actively involved in a broad range of initiatives such as supporting and improving regular management information reporting, ongoing improvement projects and data governance.

The role will suit a strong communicator, with strong SAS skills, that can collaborate cross-functionally and apply their technical skills to support the data analysis and data driven decision making capabilities of the Risk function.

• Run regular production of MI and ad-hoc requests for data analysis
• Support the development of robust data analysis for both ad-hoc and regular management reporting
• Support the development of efficient management information (MI) production
• Support the resolution of Data Quality issues and the Data Lineage activities of the team
• Support the build out of a robust data governance and data quality process within the risk function

• A strong communicator who can collaborate cross-functionally
• Have relevant experience working with data analysis within financial services
• Have an intermediate knowledge of SAS and SQL; and be eager to develop further
• Have a good understanding of risk/financial terminology and be interested in developing this knowledge further
• Be comfortable working with various MS Excel features such as formulas and pivot tables. Knowledge of Power BI is also desirable; but not mandatory

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.

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.

• 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)

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.