Assistant Banking Manager in Edinburgh

JOB PURPOSE To assist Banking Directors and Associate Banking Directors to manage their defined Client Portfolios, and to be responsible for handling day-to-day administrative matters for those clients, providing exceptional levels of service.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY DUTIES

• To establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, which will involve in person as well as online meetings.
• To handle day-to-day administrative matters (e.g. payment processing, account opening, foreign exchange, deposit requirements) with a particular emphasis on retail and commercial clients.
• To assist with the preparation of internal credit applications and with regular monitoring of existing borrowings in accordance with Company Credit policies and procedures.
• To undertake or support any ad-hoc business projects as required including new product launches.
• Using effective questioning and listening skills to establish client and potential client needs.
• Maintaining accurate and relevant client records in accordance with the Bank’s procedures and data protection requirements.
• Assisting with all Anti Money Laundering requirements for a variety of client types.
• Working effectively with colleagues within Credit Risk, Client Operations, Financial Crime and other departments to provide exceptional client service and to meet the Bank’s objectives.
• Timeously completing mandatory eLearning and reading and any other assigned training.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, & SKILLS

• Preferably educated to a UK degree level or equivalent.
• Foundation awareness of how a bank operates and its commercial environment, as well as with issues likely to affect the Bank’s client base.
• A strong commitment to excellent client service and teamwork and a desire to develop their career within a progressive bank.
• Strong relationship building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral).
• Good organisational and administrative skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• People leader experience is desirable.

About us At Hampden Bank, we provide private banking as it should be: approachable, accessible expertise delivered through loyal, long-lasting client relationships. Personalised service is at the core of our business, with a culture that is built on relationships. We take the time to get to know our clients to help them achieve their aspirations.

Why join us As a growing and ambitious company, we seek people to join our team who share our values; Proud Ownership, Absolute Integrity, Total Inclusivity, Winning Teamwork and Purposeful Growth. We are committed to an inclusive culture where everyone is comfortable to be their authentic self. We recognise, value and respect diverse cultures, knowledge, and identities. We work together to ensure collaboration, development, and success for everyone, supporting them to thrive and reach their potential. We offer exciting career opportunities through professional and personal development, and have an extensive range of benefits you can enjoy.

To apply Please submit your CV by the closing date. Please remember, on occasion we do receive more applications than expected we may bring the closing date forward, so please do apply promptly. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting the People Team and we will endeavour assist you. If you are excited about this opportunity and think you can bring value to the role and Hampden Bank, but your experience does not align perfectly with every aspect of what we are looking for, we would be happy to hear from you. If you have any questions or are interested in learning more about the role, please contact the People Team and we will get back to you as soon as possible.

Hybrid working / flexible working We support hybrid working and our policy is that colleagues spend at least 60% of their working week in the office to connect and collaborate with their colleagues. We are open to considering requests from candidates who are looking for flexible arrangements. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you are looking for, and we will explore what is possible for the role. We cannot promise to meet every request, but we will not judge you for asking.