Strategic Commercial Banking Manager

Metro Bank Plc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Discretionary bonus

Benefits package

Generous holiday allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Life assurance

Job summary

Metro Bank in London is seeking an experienced Commercial Banking Manager to build and grow a portfolio of commercial customers, delivering sustainable growth through sound commercial decisions and expert relationship management. You will become a trusted adviser to business owners and introducers, balancing growth with risk, and leading on credit capability to drive outstanding customer outcomes.

The role emphasizes long-term relationships, proactive business development, and the delivery of

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing and growing commercial customer relationships.
• Strong track record of delivering business development and growth outcomes.
• Experience assessing complex lending opportunities and analysing financial information.
• Strong commercial awareness, credit judgement and risk management principles.
• Experience operating within a regulated environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with stakeholders.
• Strong networking and business development capability with competing priorities.
• Accountable, customer-focused and collaborative approach with decisive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Build, manage and grow a portfolio of Commercial Banking customers.
• Understand customers' businesses to provide tailored banking and lending solutions.
• Act as trusted adviser, supporting key business decisions.
• Generate new business opportunities and attract new-to-bank customers.
• Grow lending, deposits and banking relationships for portfolio performance.
• Assess lending opportunities through financial analysis and risk management.
• Manage credit, regulatory and financial crime risks.
• Build relationships with professional introducers and local business communities.

Skills

Relationship management

Business development

Credit judgement

Financial analysis

Regulated environment

Banking risk

Communication skills

Job description

Metro Bank in London is seeking an experienced Commercial Banking Manager to build and grow a portfolio of commercial customers, delivering sustainable growth through sound commercial decisions and expert relationship management. You will become a trusted adviser to business owners and introducers, balancing growth with risk, and leading on credit capability to drive outstanding customer outcomes.

The role emphasizes long-term relationships, proactive business development, and the delivery of