Senior Trade Finance & Growth Director

Lloyds Banking Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking an adaptable Trade Sales Director to drive working capital and Trade Finance solutions for clients across the Commercial Banking Coverage ecosystem in the UK. You will lead regional strategy, identify client opportunities, and collaborate with product specialists to deliver tailored Trade solutions and strong income growth.

You will manage complex, high-value transactions, build executive relationships, and help shape risk-compliant, compliant client outcomes

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Trade Sales/Trade Finance or Corporate Banking with a proven track record of growth.
• Strong technical expertise across Trade Finance products and risk assessment.
• Advanced credit, risk and financial analysis with commercial judgement.

Responsibilities

• Define regional strategy with CBC and networks; identify client needs and structure Trade solutions.
• Lead as product specialist across portfolio; expand relationships with new-to-bank clients.
• Submit credit applications with cross-functional teams to complete Trade transactions.
• Deliver income and lending growth while maintaining risk and regulatory standards.

Skills

Trade Finance

Letters of Credit

Collections

Bonds

Guarantees and Indemnities

Risk management

Client relationship management

Credit applications

Credit analysis

Business development

Education

Post graduate economics/finance/management qualifications

Institute of Export - Certified International Trade Advisor

Job description

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking an adaptable Trade Sales Director to drive working capital and Trade Finance solutions for clients across the Commercial Banking Coverage ecosystem in the UK. You will lead regional strategy, identify client opportunities, and collaborate with product specialists to deliver tailored Trade solutions and strong income growth.

You will manage complex, high-value transactions, build executive relationships, and help shape risk-compliant, compliant client outcomes