Relationship Director, Corporate Banking

Join us as a Relationship Director in Corporate Banking

• We’re looking for a driven communicator, to develop relationships across the bank, ensuring a cooperative approach to lead generation
• You’ll be building relationships with and managing our clients, in-line with our customer strategy and marketing plans
• This is an opportunity to really make this role your own, allowing excellent exposure for you and your work
• Your time will be split between client meetings, collaborating with colleagues in our Birmingham office, minimum two days a week, or as required, with the remainder working remotely
• We're offering a base salary from £65,800 to £85,250 alongside our excellent banking benefits

What you'll do

As a Relationship Director, you’ll be providing financial services to corporate customers by engaging them with respect, professionalism and credibility in all situations. In order to succeed in your role, you’ll develop a robust network of external contacts across the wider business community. You’ll also be using your leadership and motivational skills to manage a sub team, which will contribute to the performance and sustainable profitability of your function.

You’ll also be:

• Developing an origination strategy for the creation of new customers within your sector
• Working with and supporting your team to make sure credit stewardship responsibilities are carried out and high qualities of new and existing lending is maintained
• Building, maintaining and managing relationships at all levels across the bank
• Making sure all credit and operational risk policies are understood and being adhered to

The skills you'll need

We’ll expect you to have proven experience in a financial role along with a clear understanding of credit markets and best practice in lending. You’ll have the ability to analyse and interpret complex corporate situations, anticipate future business trends and evaluate strategic options. Additionally, you’ll have a background in providing imaginative and creative solutions to complex problems.

Due to the nature of the role, it’s essential that you hold a Diploma in Lending Skills professional qualification or be prepared to work towards this qualification within the first 12 months of taking up the role.

You’ll also be expected to have:

• A strong understanding of the relevant businesses and underlying products
• The ability to communicate with impact to senior level within the business, other professionals and with customers
• A strong customer focus and excellent relationship management skills
• A proven ability to formulate or deliver a business strategy