Job Description

Join us as a Relationship Director, Growth in Commercial Mid-Market

• 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

What you'll do

As a Relationship Director, you’ll be providing financial services to Mid-Market growth businesses 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 franchise.

You’ll also be:

• Developing an origination strategy for the creation of new customers within your territory
• 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.

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

What else you need to know

Achieving a Diploma in Lending Skills is just one of the ways we’ll help you to thrive in your role.

A Diploma in Lending Skills is a professional qualification awarded by the Chartered Institute of Bankers that’s widely recognised across our industry, and designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills relating to the commercial lending environment in our digital age.

With 18 months to complete your studies, you’ll have the ability to tailor a journey to your own individual learning needs too, which will combine self-study in the form of workbooks and e-learning, and workshops.

Hours

35

Job Posting Closing Date:

29/04/2026Ways of Working:Hybrid