Innovation Economy Relationship Manager

NatWest Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking an Innovation Economy Relationship Manager to enhance relationships within the Mid-Market Commercial Banking team. This role involves driving innovation, managing risks, and supporting the startup ecosystem, making it ideal for candidates with experience in the UK innovation economy. Strong sales management and relationship-building skills are essential for success in this dynamic position.

Qualifications

• Experience in the UK innovation economy and venture ecosystem.
• Track record in sourcing complex sales opportunities.
• Good understanding of commercial banking products.

Responsibilities

• Grow and retain profitable relationships within the Mid-Market Commercial Banking team.
• Develop new business by acquiring and deepening relationships.
• Manage credit, operational, and reputational risk.

Skills

Sales management

Business development

Client relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Job description

Join us as an Innovation Economy Relationship Manager

• In this key role, you’ll be responsible for growing and retaining profitable relationships within the Mid-Market Commercial Banking team
• We’ll look to you to build a brand that represents our innovation economy team as the bank of choice for the innovation economy
• It’s an opportunity to seek out and build a referral network built through business activities and relationship development

What you'll do

As an Innovation Economy Relationship Manager, you’ll champion and drive a culture of innovation and a customer centric mindset. You’ll be developing new business by acquiring new relationships and deepening existing relationships, as well as leading internal strategic discussions across all solutions including credit and payments.

You’ll also be:

• Identifying top companies in the innovation economy and connecting with their key executives
• Managing credit, operational and reputational risk
• Proactively supporting the startup ecosystem and entrepreneurship
• Maintaining an awareness of current industry trends to identify opportunities for innovation or strategic partnerships
• Ensuring client acquisition and maintaining ongoing relationships with innovative companies

The skills you'll need

We’re looking for someone with pre-existing experience in the UK innovation economy and venture ecosystem. You’ll bring a track record of sourcing and navigating complex sales opportunities, such as in commercial banking, venture debt, venture capital, or other technology-related services.

On top of this, you’ll need:

• A good understanding of commercial banking products and services
• Pre-existing experience from the UK innovation economy and venture ecosystem
• Experience in sales management and business development skills
• Proficiency in building and maintaining positive client relationships
• Developed interpersonal and influencing skills, with the ability to establish credibility and strong partnership with senior business and control partners