Handelsbanken’s Returners Programme is a 6-month paid return to work opportunity to support individuals looking to re-invest in their career, who have an aspiration to develop into a leadership role and have been out of the workplace for 18 months or more.

Through this programme, Handelsbanken hopes to create a pathway for passionate and dedicated professionals to re-enter the workplace within the branch network, to utilise their current skillset, develop new skills, and grow within a truly inclusive team environment.

The programme will commence on 11 September 2023.

Join Handelsbanken at their in-person launch event

At the event you will have the opportunity to:

Hear from their Deputy CEO and Chief Branch Officer about why this programme is important to Handelsbanken
Find out more about the programme and the support you'll receive during your returnship
Hear from the District Heads and Branch Managers at Handelsbanken about opportunities available and ask your questions
Benefit from a Women Returners support workshop
Meet with Handelsbanken employees

What does the programme offer?

The roles available as part of the returners programme will be for non-certified Corporate Banking Managers or Private Banking Managers, in a selection of branches across their London, South East and Surrey districts.

The successful candidates will be responsible for the maintenance and development of a small corporate or private banking customer portfolio.

You will have responsibility for all aspects of the client relationships, including building relationships with existing, new and prospective customers.

In addition to the work associated with your role, Handelsbanken will provide a full package of support including coaching from Women Returners, mentoring, leadership development, training to enhance technical skills, networking opportunities and general guidance to help support with re-entering the workplace.

There will be the potential for a permanent offer of employment after successfully completing the 6-month programme.

Handelsbanken is open to discussing the possibility of flexible or hybrid working.

Who is the programme aimed at?

This programme is open to anyone who is seeking to return to work after taking a career break, and wishes to reignite and refresh their financial services / banking sector experience in a structured and supportive environment.

Length of career break: minimum 18 months (this could mean you have not participated in any paid work, or you have chosen to work on a small-scale or self-employed basis to fit around other commitments)

Previous exposure within the financial services/banking sector

You may have previous exposure within a leadership, coaching or mentoring capacity or have aspirations to develop in this area.

Excellent customer service skills with the ability to build strong professional relationships at all levels

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A high level of integrity.

**You must have the right to work in the UK to apply to the programme and attend the events**

About the organisation

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 their activities. This is so that they 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.

Applications for the programme will open on 25 April.

Registrations are closed

Handelsbanken's Returners Programme In-person Launch Event