Chief Executive, SME Finance & Development

European Bank for Reconstruction and Development; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An international financial institution is seeking a Managing Director for SME Finance & Development to lead and manage SME financial products and advisory services. This influential position involves interacting with senior management and stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment across different delivery groups. The ideal candidate will have significant banking experience, a proven leadership record, and the ability to mobilize donor resources effectively. This role promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive benefits package

Emphasis on employee wellbeing

Qualifications

• Extensive relevant international experience, preferably in a major commercial or development bank.
• Proven track record of operational success at Director level or equivalent.
• Extensive experience in attracting talent and leading developing a large high performing team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of the Bank's EBRD SME Offer in full cooperation with the delivery Groups.
• Manage the Group's products' delivery in synergy with the other delivery Groups.
• Work with the Donor Partnership team to mobilise donor resources for SME support.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Banking skills

Talent attraction

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Education

Relevant academic background or equivalent combination of academic and professional qualifications

Job description

An international financial institution is seeking a Managing Director for SME Finance & Development to lead and manage SME financial products and advisory services. This influential position involves interacting with senior management and stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment across different delivery groups. The ideal candidate will have significant banking experience, a proven leadership record, and the ability to mobilize donor resources effectively. This role promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment with a hybrid working model.