Relationship Director, Corporate Banking Growth (Hybrid UK)

Santander Group; Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Private medical insurance

Death in service

Share schemes

Hybrid working pattern

Job summary

Santander UK is seeking a Relationship Director for Corporate Clients to oversee a portfolio across Leeds, Sheffield or Newcastle, delivering exceptional client service, tailored funding solutions, and strong governance across credit & risk.

Qualifications

• Experience developing a corporate bank growth strategy.
• High level of credit underwriting and financial crime risk skills.
• Proven record of delivering high-quality client experiences.
• Experience with corporate businesses and portfolios.
• Knowledge of risks and mitigations.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, analytical and report-writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a portfolio of corporate clients and drive growth through acquisition and retention.
• Develop tailored funding and lending solutions with Credit Risk, Portfolio Management, and Treasury.
• Act as trusted adviser and build long-term client relationships.
• Manage risk with credit policies, regulatory standards and financial crime controls.
• Drive business development and revenue growth targets.
• Coach and mentor Relationship Managers to share best practices.
• Champion digital adoption using Salesforce and nCino for onboarding and data integrity.
• Promote Santander values and act as bank ambassador.

Skills

Business development

Credit underwriting

Client relationship management

Corporate banking

Regulatory risk & financial crime

Presentation & negotiation

Intermediaries networks

Leadership coaching

Education

Bachelor-level in Business/Finance/Economics/Accounting

Chartered Banker Diploma / ACIB / CFA / ACCA

Credit & risk analysis training

Tools

Salesforce

nCino

Office 365

Job description

Santander UK is seeking a Relationship Director for Corporate Clients to oversee a portfolio across Leeds, Sheffield or Newcastle, delivering exceptional client service, tailored funding solutions, and strong governance across credit & risk.