Santander

Retail & Commercial Banking

RelationshipDirector

£68–102k Leeds, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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

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