Santander
Retail & Commercial Banking
RelationshipDirector
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“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.
Analytical skills
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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