Santander
Retail & Commercial Banking
SeniorRelationshipDirector
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“Senior Relationship Director at Santander. Skills: Relationship management, Credit underwriting, Business development. Manage a portfolio of corporate clients. Drive portfolio growth”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver the Corporate Bank’s ambitious growth; Deliver sustainable revenue growth; Meet 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, including regulatory awareness and leadership capability, Advanced credit and financial analysis, Commercial acumen, Digital proficiency, Exceptional relationship management and communication skills, Leadership and coaching ability, Resilient and optimistic mindset, Right to work in the UK
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
Drive portfolio growth
Meet financial expectations
Ensure client experience
Intervene when required
Meet governance requirements
Lead a portfolio of corporate clients
Drive growth through acquisition
Relationship management
Develop tailored funding solutions
Develop lending solutions
Collaborate with internal teams
Act as a trusted adviser
Build long-term relationships
Enhance Santander’s profile
Manage risk effectively
Ensure compliance with credit policies
Ensure compliance with regulatory frameworks
Ensure compliance with financial crime standards
Maintain portfolio quality
Drive business development activity
Identify new opportunities
Support sustainable revenue growth
Support profitability targets
Provide coaching to Relationship Managers
Provide performance management
Mentor Relationship Managers
Champion digital adoption
Deliver efficient onboarding
Maintain data integrity
Improve client experience
Promote Santander’s values
Promote Santander’s culture
Act as an ambassador for the bank
Contribute to being the best bank
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborating with internal teams including Credit Risk, Portfolio Management, and Treasury; Engage and influence stakeholders and colleagues effectively; Fostering a culture of collaboration
Communication Scope
Excellent presentation skills; Excellent negotiation skills; Excellent analytical skills; Excellent report-writing skills; Exceptional relationship management and communication skills
Full Job Description
Senior Relationship Director | S4 | Large Corporate | Manchester or Liverpool 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 organisation** , 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. **Retail & 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** is looking for a **Large Corporate Relationship Director** based out of**Manchester or Liverpool**. As a Large Corporate 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 n
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