Business Development Director SME, Trading

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK bank is seeking a Business Development Director for the SME Trading team in Bristol. This role involves delivering exceptional service to brokers and clients while developing business opportunities. The ideal candidate should have commercial banking experience and strong credit writing skills, supporting the bank's mission to empower its clients. The position offers a flexible working style and a comprehensive benefits package, underscoring the bank's commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Generous pension contribution of up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes including free shares

Discounted shopping options

Competitive holiday policy

Wellbeing initiatives

Generous parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Existing commercial banking experience in the SME space.
• Proven track record in delivering term debt products.
• Ability to build and maintain productive client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to brokers and clients.
• Provide funding solutions and ensure compliance.
• Lead business profiling through digital advocacy.

Skills

Commercial banking experience

Strong credit writing skills

Relationship building

Digital tools expertise

Results focus

Job description

Business Development Director SME, Trading

Employer:

Lloyds Banking Group

Location:

Bristol, Bristol, BS1 5LF

Pay:

£83,411 to £98,130 per year

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hours:

Full time

Disability Confident:

Yes

Closing Date:

08/02/2026

About this job

JOB TITLE: Business Development Director SME, Trading LOCATION(S) : Bristol / South West / Thames Valley preferred however, we're flexible on location if you have relevant experience.

SALARY: £83,411 - £98,130 HOURS: Full Time WORKING PATTERN: Our work style is flexible, which involves spending at least two days per week out with your network/clients.

We'd expect you to attend your local hub location for monthly meetings.

Join our dynamic Intermediaries team within the Business & Commercial Bank, focusing on delivering term debt lending and acquiring new switchers for the organisation.

Your mission will be to build and nurture relationships with brokers, leading the promotion of the bank to professionals and key influencers in your local area.

This role offers the chance to support our SME clients, typically with turnovers between £3 million and £25 million.

As a crucial community figure, you'll develop business opportunities and represent our group within the professional community.

You will be an ambassador for change, embracing new tools to enhance the client and colleague experience, and support your team in achieving their goals.

What you’ll be doing: Deliver exceptional service to brokers and clients, ensuring their needs are at the heart of every interaction.

Provide funding solutions, write credit proposals, and ensure compliance with conduct risk requirements.

Lead the profiling of the Bank through a variety of medium including digital advocacy and professional social media.

Foster strong relationships with colleagues and partners to deliver comprehensive banking solutions tailored to brokers' needs.

Support and mentor the team, providing guidance to help them achieve their objectives Why Lloyds Banking Group?

If you think all banks are the same, you'd be wrong.

We're an innovative, fast-changing business that's shaping finance as a force for good.

A bank that’s empowering its people to innovate, explore possibilities and grow with purpose.

What you’ll need: Existing commercial banking experience alongside strong credit writing skills in the SME space and a proven track record of delivery of term debt products.

Results Focused: Taking personal responsibility for delivering results and embracing change with a growth mindset.

New Client Acquisition: Expertise in building and maintaining productive relationships, adept at securing high volumes of high-value client relationships.

Specialist Knowledge: Relevant credit and sector knowledge with experience using digital tools to drive excellent client outcomes and growth.

People Skills: A growth mindset, keen to adopt tools that enhance the client experience.

Environmental Awareness: Upholding the Bank's image through strong ethics and integrity across various clients and professionals.

About working for us Our ambition is to be the leading UK business for diversity, equity and inclusion supporting our customers, colleagues and communities, and we're committed to creating an environment in which everyone can thrive, learn and develop.

We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer Initiative.

We offer reasonable workplace adjustments for colleagues with disabilities, including flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns.

And, as a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee interviews for a fair and proportionate number of applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role with a disability, long-term health or neurodivergent condition through the Disability Confident Scheme.

We provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to reduce or remove barriers.

Just let us know what you need.

We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes: A generous pension contribution of up to 15% An annual performance-related bonus Share schemes including free shares Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping Competitive holiday, with bank holidays on top A range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies If you're excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch.

We’d love to hear from you

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme