Local Director, SME Business Banking

HSBC Global Services Limited; St Albans; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC seeks a Local Director for SME Business Banking in St Albans. This leadership role involves managing a team, developing business growth strategies, and fostering client relationships, ensuring compliance with operational and credit risk guidelines. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in corporate lending, market knowledge, and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the UK market and stakeholder connectivity.
• Deep experience in Corporate Lending.
• Proven coaching and performance management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading a Relationship Management team aligned with HSBC values.
• Driving revenue growth by focusing on existing and new customers.
• Managing financial crime risks throughout the customer lifecycle.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Decision Making

Education

Experience in Corporate Lending

Job description

Local Director, SME Business Banking, St Albans

HSBC is seeking an experienced individual to join as a Local Director, SME Business Banking in St Albans. The role involves acting as an ambassador of the bank, managing and developing an SME Business Banking team, and overseeing credit and operational risks. The position requires cultivating external relationships, developing local business growth strategies, and fostering a customer-obsessed culture.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Leading a Relationship Management team aligned with HSBC values
2. Coaching Relationship Managers to understand customer needs and deliver fair outcomes
3. Driving revenue growth by focusing on existing and new-to-bank customers
4. Collaborating to deliver tailored solutions and managing risk issues
5. Managing financial crime risks throughout the customer lifecycle
6. Promoting HSBC's brand and services through local events and partnerships

Requirements for success:

1. Extensive knowledge of the UK market and stakeholder connectivity
2. Deep experience in Corporate Lending
3. Proven coaching and performance management skills
4. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
5. Ability to operate effectively under pressure and make prompt decisions
6. Understanding of customer businesses at all levels

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