Santander

Retail & Commercial Banking

RelationshipDirector

£68–102k Leeds, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Relationship Director at Santander. Skills: Relationship management, Business development, Credit risk, Financial analysis. Manage a portfolio of corporate clients. Meet financial expectations”

What You'll Achieve.

Meeting financial expectations; Ensuring clients receive a great experience; Driving primacy; Growing the portfolio; Meeting all governance requirements; Delivering sustainable revenue growth; Meeting profitability targets

Industry & Context.

Retail & Commercial Banking
Problems you'll solve

Analytical skills

Eligibility Requirements

Right to work in the UK

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Experience of developing and driving a business development strategy, High level of credit underwriting and financial crime risk skills, Proven record of providing high quality client experience, Proven experience of corporate businesses, Proven knowledge of risks and mitigations, Excellent presentation, negotiation, analytical, and report-writing skills, Ongoing commitment to professional development

Nice to Have

Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field such as Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting, Relevant professional banking or finance qualification, such as the Chartered Banker Diploma, ACIB, CFA, or ACCA (or working towards), Advanced credit and risk analysis training or certification demonstrating sound commercial lending and portfolio management skills

What You'll Do.

Manage a portfolio of corporate clients

Meet financial expectations

Ensure clients receive great experience

Meet governance requirements

Lead a portfolio of corporate clients

Drive growth through acquisition

Develop tailored funding solutions

Act as a trusted adviser

Build long-term relationships

Manage risk effectively

Ensure compliance with credit policies

Drive business development activity

Provide coaching to Relationship Managers

Champion digital adoption

Promote Santander’s values

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with internal teams including Credit Risk, Portfolio Management, and Treasury; Engage and influence stakeholders and colleagues effectively; Inspire and develop others; Foster a culture of collaboration

Communication Scope

Presentation skills; Negotiation skills; Report-writing skills; Communication skills

Full Job Description

Relationship Director | S3 | Corporate Clients | Yorkshire & North East Country: United Kingdom **IT STARTS HERE** Santander ([_www.santander.com_](http://www.santander.com/)) is evolving from **a global, high-impact brand **into a **technology-driven organi sation**, and our people are at the heart of this journey. **Together** , we are driving a **customer-centric transformation **that values bold **thinking, innovation** , and the **courage to challenge **what’s possible. This is more than a strategic shift. **It’s a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference**. Our mission is to contribute to help more **people and businesses prosper**. We embrace a strong risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management. **R etail & Commercial Banking **is a global business integrating all our retail and commercial banking activities to better serve our customers, improve efficiency and drive value creation. **THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE** **Corporate Clients** are looking for a **Relationship Director **to join our Yorkshire & North East** team**,**** based out of** Leeds.** As a Relationship Director, you will be managing a portfolio of corporate clients, meeting financial expectations and ensuring clients receive a great experience, including timely intervention when required. You will also be responsible and accountable for driving primacy, growing the portfolio and meeting all governance requirements such as credit stewardship and financial crime. We’re **shaping the way we work** through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for: * Leading a portfolio of corporate clients, driving growth through acquisition, relationship management, and retention in line with Santander’s strategic priorities. * Developing tailored funding and lending solutions that meet client ne

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