Corporate Banking Manager

Vargo Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £95,000-£110,000

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Vargo Group in the UK is seeking a seasoned Corporate Banker to lead and grow a mid-market portfolio across South Wales and the South West. You will build relationships with businesses and advisers and deliver tailored financing solutions.

You’ll structure debt facilities typically £5m to £100m, collaborate with credit and risk teams, and influence lending propositions. The role offers hybrid working and a clear path to career development within a growing regional franchise.

Qualifications

• Track record in corporate banking and lending to mid-market businesses.
• Strong financial analysis, credit writing and underwriting skills.
• Clear understanding of credit, regulatory and operational risk.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a portfolio of corporate customers in the region.
• Identify new business opportunities and deliver tailored financing solutions.
• Structure debt facilities typically £5m to £100m and collaborate with risk/credit teams.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative customer approach.

Skills

Corporate banking

Lending to mid-market

Credit analysis

Relationship management

Negotiation

Job description

A UK bank is developing its corporate banking presence across South Wales and the South West. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to that regional development, build relationships with businesses and advisers, and help grow the corporate client base.

You'll work with a supportive senior management team and have the scope to develop your career as the regional business develops. Your work will have a direct impact on the bank's relationships and activity across the region.

THE ROLE

You'll build and manage a portfolio of corporate customers, identify new business opportunities and deliver tailored financing solutions. You'll structure debt facilities typically ranging from £5m to £100m, working with businesses and their advisers across the region.

You'll partner with colleagues across credit, risk and other areas of the bank to shape and deliver suitable lending propositions. You'll also share your experience, support colleagues and contribute to a collaborative approach for customers.

ABOUT YOU

You'll have a track record in corporate banking and lending to mid-market businesses, with experience growing a portfolio and building relationships with senior clients and advisers. You'll be confident in financial analysis, credit writing and underwriting, and experienced in structuring complex lending solutions.

You'll bring sound commercial judgement and a clear understanding of credit, operational and regulatory risk. Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills will help you work effectively with clients, advisers and senior stakeholders.

WHAT'S ON OFFER

• Salary of £95,000-£110,000, plus discretionary bonus
• Supportive senior management team
• Opportunity to help develop the corporate client base across South Wales and the South West
• Career development linked to the bank's regional development
• Hybrid working where the role allows, alongside a competitive benefits package