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Senior Manager - Balance Sheet Management (Capital)

We are running an exclusive search campaign for a series of exciting senior opportunities to join the Treasury Division of one of the UK’s leading larger Building Societies. The second of the three Senior Manager level roles will play a critical role in shaping and delivering balance sheet strategy. For this role we are looking for a subject matter expert to shape their capital strategy and ensure the organisation remains well-capitalised, resilient, and positioned for sustainable growth. The Society offer hybrid working and will require a minimum of 8 days a month in Cardiff with a very flexible approach to how that is accomplished

Role Description

  • Lead capital planning and forecasting, ensuring alignment with business strategy and regulatory expectations
  • Own end-to-end delivery of ICAAP and Recovery & Resolution Planning (RRP), including stress testing and scenario analysis
  • Drive capital optimisation, including RWA efficiency, capital allocation, and support for strategic initiatives
  • Develop and enhance capital management frameworks, including risk appetite, policies, and governance
  • Provide expert insight on regulatory developments (e.g. PRA expectations, Basel frameworks), translating these into actionable strategy
  • Support pricing, product development, and business planning through a capital lens
  • Partner with Treasury, Risk, and Finance teams, ensuring joined-up balance sheet management (including liquidity and funding considerations)
  • Influence senior stakeholders, contributing to ALCO, executive committees, and Board-level discussions

Role Requirements

  • Significant experience within Capital or Balance Sheet Management in a bank, building society, or similar institution
  • Deep understanding of: Capital frameworks (CET1, buffers, leverage, MREL where relevant), ICAAP, stress testing, and regulatory capital requirements. Balance sheet dynamics and ALM techniques
  • Proven ability to lead complex regulatory deliverables and drive strategic outcomes
  • Strong commercial acumen, with the ability to translate technical capital insights into business decisions
  • Experience influencing senior stakeholders, including executive and Board-level forums
  • A proactive, delivery-focused leader with a continuous improvement mindset

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Senior Manager - Balance Sheet Management (Capital)

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