Executive Director, Senior Coverage Banker Construction Sector

Rado Bank; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Executive Director Senior Coverage Banker specializing in the construction sector. This role emphasizes originating and managing high-value client relationships, driving sustainable growth, and contributing to strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate should possess vast experience in corporate banking with strong relationship management skills, a collaborative mindset, and a deep understanding of credit risk. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus, and comprehensive benefits in a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary annual bonus

30 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Family friendly policies

Salary sacrifice schemes

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has managing experience with corporate clients in the construction sector.
• Proven record in relationship management and client onboarding.
• Experience in wholesale banking with expertise in credit risk and sustainable finance.

Responsibilities

• Originate and manage strategic relationships with leading corporates.
• Drive cross-sell across Rabobank's product suite.
• Champion innovation and sustainability in the sector.
• Identify growth opportunities for green asset expansion.

Skills

Client onboarding

Strategic relationship management

Cross-sell and risk management

Strong network across banks and debt advisors

Collaborative entrepreneurial mindset

Wholesale banking experience

Credit risk expertise

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Job description

Job Title

Executive Director Senior Coverage Banker - Construction Sector

Department

Client Coverage Large Corporates

Grade

Executive Director (Managing Director considered for exceptional candidates)

Lead Sustainable Growth in the Construction Sector

Rabobank is seeking a highly experienced Coverage Banker to lead our strategic growth and entry into the UK Construction sector. This newly created role offers the opportunity to originate and manage a portfolio of high-value clients acting as a trusted advisor and sector specialist. You will play a key role in driving sustainable transformation across the built environment aligned with Rabobanks mission to grow a better world together.

This is a high-impact role with the opportunity to lead a strategic new initiative directly contributing to Rabobanks 1.4 billion revenue growth ambition backed by a bank with strong momentum bold aspirations and significant capital ready to deploy.

Prospect / Client Focus

The role will focus on clients with EBITDA exceeding 50 million and/or annual revenues above 500 million operating across the following subsectors :

• Building Materials Aggregates building products distribution.
• Construction Equipment.
• Design & Construction Engineering and project delivery.
• Built Assets Technical services and asset management.

(Excludes property development and real estate investment).

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Coverage Banker you will :

• Originate and manage strategic relationships with leading corporates in the broader Construction sector.
• Drive cross-sell across Rabobanks product suite with a focus on working capital finance leasing capital markets and risk management solutions.
• Act as a sector specialist championing innovation and sustainability.
• Identify and execute growth opportunities contributing to Rabobanks green asset expansion.
• Align with the broader European Construction & Real Estate team on commercial opportunities.

Skills & Experience Required

Our ideal candidate will be managing (or has managed) a portfolio of clients aligned with the above mentioned Construction Client Focus. You will also bring :

• A proven track record in client onboarding strategic relationship management cross-sell and risk management with large corporates.
• A strong network across banks and debt advisors.
• A collaborative entrepreneurial mindset.
• Extensive experience in wholesale banking at reputable institutions.
• Deep expertise in credit risk capital markets and sustainable finance.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong leadership qualities and you’re someone people enjoy working with.

What We Offer You

We provide a collaborative and supportive environment where senior bankers can thrive. You will have the professional autonomy and entrepreneurial scope to shape strategy deliver transformative outcomes and inspire high-performing teams while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. This is an opportunity to innovate influence and make a lasting impact within an organisation committed to excellence growth and sustainable success.

We work flexibly at Rabobank combining the benefits of working at the London office and working from home allowing the best of both worlds to come together.

Our Benefits for this role include :

• A competitive salary
• A discretionary annual bonus
• 30 days holiday plus the option to buy additional days.
• Company pension scheme plus other financial benefit schemes
• Private medical insurance regular health screening checks plus other health benefits
• A range of family friendly policies and lifestyle benefits
• Salary sacrifice schemes cycle to work and electric vehicle salary sacrifice.
• Plus many more incentives

Key Skills

• Sales Experience
• Presentation Skills
• Financial Services
• Customer Service
• Financial Acumen
• Fraud
• Math
• Military Experience
• Banking
• Upselling
• Cash Handling
• RMF

Application Process

Deadline for application : 31 January 2026 (due to high volume of applications this advert may close prior to the posted close date). Applications via LinkedIn message or email will not be reviewed please apply via the link.

For more information please contact the Talent Acquisition team on

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities recruiter. Should you require any additional support at any stage of the recruitment process due to a disability or health condition or if you require any support or assistance due to any individual characteristics you may have please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Talent Acquisition team who will work with you to consider any adjustments or support which we can reasonably make or provide.