Relationship Director – Commercial Banking - Midlands

Fintellect Recruitment; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK commercial bank is seeking a Relationship Director for its Midlands operations. This role is perfect for a well-connect banker looking to leverage strong local relationships and a bank eager to lend. With a high-quality portfolio and autonomy to support business development, the ideal candidate will have established connections in the local market. This full-time position focuses on originating and structuring new lending up to £5m, contributing to a regional growth strategy.

Qualifications

• Established relationships with accountants, corporate finance advisers, and commercial intermediaries.
• Strong local market knowledge across the West Midlands.
• Track record of originating quality commercial lending.
• Ability to operate at RD level with autonomy.

Responsibilities

• Originate and structure new lending.
• Manage a high-quality portfolio of existing clients.
• Support business development with significant autonomy.
• Collaborate with internal teams to assess risk and credit.

Job description

Relationship Director – Commercial Banking - Midlands

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Relationship Director – Commercial Banking (Midlands)

I’m working on a brand new mandate for a well-established UK commercial bank with a strong balance sheet and an excellent reputation across the UK commercial banking market.

The bank is part‑way through a 5‑year strategic growth plan to double the size of its lending book, underpinned by a genuine appetite to lend and a pragmatic, relationship‑led credit approach.

This is a Midlands‑focused Relationship Director role, designed for a commercial banker who is well connected across the local professional and intermediary community.

Opportunity

• Relationship Director – Commercial Banking
• Midlands coverage
• High‑quality portfolio of existing clients and connections
• Significant time, autonomy and internal resource available to support business development
• Clear mandate to originate and structure new lending
• Transaction appetite up to £5m, enabling support for sizeable trading businesses
• Equally nimble for lower‑value, relationship‑led transactions
• Strong appetite for lending into a variety of businesses

Ideal background

• Established relationships with accountants, corporate finance advisers, solicitors and commercial intermediaries
• Strong local market knowledge across the West Midlands
• Track record of originating quality commercial lending through professional networks
• Comfortable operating at RD level with autonomy and accountability

This role is ideal for a well‑connected commercial banker who wants to leverage local relationships, professional introducers and a bank that actively wants to lend to grow a meaningful regional book.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Business Development

Industries: Banking and Financial Services