Relationship Director - S3 - CCB - Aberdeen

Banco Santander (Brasil); Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander Corporate Bank in Aberdeen is seeking a Relationship Director to manage a portfolio of corporate clients, drive growth, and ensure exceptional client experience while upholding credit stewardship and regulatory standards.

You will lead strategic relationships, develop growth plans with clients and intermediaries, and coach a Relationship Manager. The role requires strong credit, risk, and communication skills, plus leadership and resilience.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and driving a business development strategy.
• Proven credit and financial crime risk experience.
• Proven track record of providing high quality client experience.
• Proven experience of managing a portfolio of corporate businesses.
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, analytical, and report-writing skills.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) - required.

Responsibilities

• Creating and delivering a growth strategy including relationships with clients, prospects, and intermediaries.
• Providing your clients with an experience that is second to none.
• Ensuring a great risk culture is embedded across your portfolio.
• Driving a proactive and collaborative environment across CCB.
• Coaching a Relationship Manager to improve their skills and knowledge.

Skills

Relationship management

Credit risk

Client experience

Business development

Leadership

Education

Degree in relevant field

Professional banking qualification

Regulatory knowledge

Job description

Relationship Director | S3 | CCB | Aberdeen

Country: United Kingdom

IT STARTS HERE

Santander ( www.santander.com ) is evolving from a global, high-impact brand into a technology-driven organisation , and our people are at the heart of this journey. Together , we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation , and the courage to challenge what's possible.

This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference .

Our mission is to contribute to help more people and businesses prosper . We embrace a robust risk culture and all our professionals at all levels are expected to take a proactive and responsible approach toward risk management.

Retail & Commercial Banking is a global business integrating all our retail and commercial banking activities to better serve our customers, improve efficiency and drive value creation.

THE DIFFERENCE YOU MAKE

Santander Corporate Bank is looking for a Relationship Director based out of Aberdeen Business Centre.

As a Relationship Director, you will be managing a portfolio of corporate clients, meeting financial expectations and ensuring clients receive a great experience, including timely intervention when required. You will also be responsible and accountable for driving primacy, growing the portfolio and meeting all governance requirements such as credit stewardship and financial crime.

We're shaping the way we work through innovation, cutting-edge technology, collaboration and the freedom to explore new ideas. To succeed in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Creating and delivering a growth strategy including relationships with clients, prospects, and professionals
• Providing your clients with an experience that is second to none.
• Ensuring a great risk culture is embedded across your portfolio
• Driving a proactive and collaborative environment across CCB.
• Coaching a Relationship Manager to improve their skills and knowledge

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Our people are our greatest strength. Every individual contributes unique perspectives that make us greater as a team and as an organisation. We're enabling teams to go beyond by valuing who they are and empowering what they bring.

The following requirements represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential for success in this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Professional Experience

• Experience of developing and driving a business development strategy, to deliver the Corporate Bank's ambitious growth, through existing client network and intermediaries. (Required)
• Proven track record of credit and financial crime risk experience (Required)
• Proven track record of providing high quality client experience. (Required)
• Proven experience of managing a portfolio of corporate businesses (Required)
• Excellent presentation, negotiation, analytical, and report-writing skills. (Required)

Education

• Degree-level education (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field. - (Preferred)
• Relevant professional banking or finance qualification, such as the Chartered Banker Diploma, ACIB, CFA, ACA or ACCA - (Preferred)
• Ongoing commitment to professional development, including regulatory awareness and leadership capability, aligned with Santander's standards for continuous learning. - (Required)

Languages

• Fluent English (spoken and written) - required)

Required for clear communication with clients, internal stakeholders, and regulatory correspondence.

Hard Skills

• Advanced credit and financial analysis - ability to assess risk, structure complex lending solutions, and prepare high-quality credit submissions. (Required)
• Great commercial acumen - deep understanding of corporate banking products, markets, and the wider economic environment. (Required)

Soft Skills

• Exceptional relationship management and communication skills - able to engage and influence clients, stakeholders, and colleagues effectively. (Required)
• Leadership and coaching ability - inspires and develops others, fostering a culture of collaboration, performance, and continuous improvement. (Required)
• Resilient and optimistic mindset - approaches challenges positively, demonstrates adaptability, and promotes Santander's values and behaviours. (Required)

WE VALUE YOUR IMPACT

At Santander, your contribution matters. We recognise the difference you make every day, and we make sure you feel valued, supported and rewarded in return.

Here, recognition goes beyond pay. It's about the pride you feel in your work, the impact you have on customers and communities, and the opportunities you have to grow and thrive - personally and professionally.

Salary Range

£67,898.00 - £101,846.00 per annum (depending on experience)

This salary range represents the expected remuneration for the role. Annual salary is based on a standard 35-hour working week. Actual salary offered will depend on skills,