Corporate Banking Director - Cardiff or Bristol

慨正橡扯; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous holiday allowance

Attractive pension scheme

Healthcare

Life assurance

Job summary

慨正橡扯 is seeking an experienced Corporate Banker based in Cardiff or Bristol to play a pivotal role in expanding our Corporate Banking franchise. You will manage a portfolio of clients, delivering bespoke debt solutions while cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate should possess excellent relationship management skills and a successful track record in corporate banking. This hybrid role offers the opportunity to balance work and life effectively, along with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Outstanding relationship management skills and experience in complex funding.
• Proven track record with profitable corporate portfolios and strong market influence.
• Experience in structuring mid-corporate debt solutions with excellent credit writing.

Responsibilities

• Grow and lead a portfolio of Corporate Banking clients.
• Originate and deliver complex corporate debt solutions.
• Ensure proposals meet risk appetite and regulatory standards.

Skills

Relationship management

Financial analysis

Commercial judgement

Negotiation

Leadership

Job description

Location: Covering either Cardiff or Bristol based on your network

At Metro Bank, we believe the best banking experience starts with people who genuinely care. We’re not just delivering banking services – we’re building trust through authentic connections. Here, our people come first; our colleagues are part of a team that values individuality, collaboration, and long‑standing relationships. We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible.

What you will do:

This is a rare opportunity to play a defining role in shaping Metro Bank’s Corporate Banking franchise at a regional level. You will represent everything we stand for: commercially minded, relationship‑driven banking with pace, clarity and a genuine focus on the customer.

• Grow and lead a portfolio of Corporate Banking clients and act as Metro Bank’s external face to the market, building strong, influential relationships with corporates, intermediaries, professional advisors and key regional stakeholders.
• Originate, structure and deliver complex corporate debt solutions, including bespoke facilities of £5m+, working in close partnership with our Invoice Finance, Asset Finance and Asset Based Lending specialists.
• Bring a “One Team” mindset – building deep internal relationships across Credit, Risk, Product and Operations to deliver exceptional, joined‑up outcomes for customers.
• Lead the structuring of debt‑led propositions, ensuring they meet Metro Bank’s risk appetite, pricing discipline and regulatory standards – without losing sight of commercial reality.
• Inspire, coach and role‑model high standards of performance, behaviour and ownership across the team and wider bank.

And ... we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns.

What you will need:

• A highly credible corporate banker with outstanding relationship management skills and experience supporting businesses with complex funding requirements.
• A demonstrable track record of originating and growing profitable corporate portfolios, with strong market influence and a collaborative leadership style.
• Deep experience of structuring mid‑corporate debt solutions, underpinned by excellent credit writing, financial analysis and commercial judgement.
• Confidence and gravitas to engage, influence and negotiate effectively with senior executives, advisors and internal stakeholders.
• Strong regional networks, including established relationships with Corporate Finance and Debt Advisors.
• Understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders.

Our promise to you

• We believe in “one in, one up” at Metro Bank, growing our own and promoting from within. That is why we are looking for YOU! An AMAZING colleague to move into this FANtastic new role!
• We will make sure that you are well‑rewarded by providing you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts!
• We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions).