Balance Sheet Management Analyst (9 months FTC) in London

OVERALL SUMMARY

At Close Brothers we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, including those without previous financial services experience. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement. We value different perspectives and are committed to creating an open and inclusive workplace where everyone can contribute and develop.

Vacancies are available on a part-time, job-share or full-time basis because we know the best person for the job may not always be available full-time. Our aim is to facilitate requests wherever possible and managers will consider them on an individual basis.

Join the Close Brothers Funding and Liquidity Team where you will provide a structured development pathway across Funding & Liquidity Management (FLM) and Asset & Liability Management (ALM).

You will work with the Balance Sheet Management team and use your excellent communication and presentation skills to support ALM business-as-usual activity, committee papers and selected system data-loading activities. .

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and manage the daily monitoring of the Bank’s funding and liquidity positions
• Own and manage the reporting of the Bank’s metrics, providing analysis and review of the weekly position
• Propose trades to hedge the interest rate risk that arises on the business balance sheets and ensure that the intercompany funding process operates effectively
• Provide flexible support across the Balance Sheet Management team to maintain high-quality delivery of FLM and ALM responsibilities
• Monitor metrics based upon analysis of customer deposit and other funding behaviours, business behaviours and assumptions
• Understand the risks and challenges associated with Balance Sheet Management, including the required aspects for regulatory rules

You will bring experience and skills such as:

• Highly analytical and numerate
• Modelling and data analysis
• Stakeholder Management

It would be helpful, but not essential, if you also have:

• Awareness of regulatory developments
• Analytical with attention to detail
• Results driven
• Customer centric
• Commercially aware

As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We recognise that some candidates may require adjustments to ensure they have a fair and equal opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. Candidates who require the job description or application form in an alternative format, or any other adjustments, are encouraged to email us at recruit.ssc@closebrothers.com or request a call back.

About us:

At Close Brothers we support employees to balance their work and personal commitments, and in this role, you will be able to enjoy hybrid working.

Find out about careers at Close Brothers: https://www.closebrothers.com/careers

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Our benefits package is outlined here:
https://www.closebrothers.com/employee-benefits

Find out about our commitment to an inclusive work environment:
Our Responsibility - Diversity and inclusion ¦ Close Brothers Group

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Close Brothers is a UK specialist banking group providing lending and deposit taking. We employ approximately 2,600 people, principally in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Close Brothers Group plc is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Our specialist lending and deposit solutions include:

• Commercial: Offers specialist and predominantly secured lending principally to the SME market.
• Retail: Provides intermediated finance through motor dealers, motor finance brokers and insurance brokers, and savings products for individuals and corporates.
• Property: Offers residential development finance to established UK property developers, funding for commercial properties, and bridging and refurbishment loans.

At Close Brothers, we help people and businesses thrive over the long term. Our cultural attributes of Expertise, Service and Relationships embody our distinctive culture and customer-centric approach.