Strategic Partnerships & Growth Manager

NatWest Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NatWest Group in Leeds is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive partnership-led growth and implement strategies that fuel growth and lending commitments. You will analyse markets, engage with business leaders, and shape plans to expand opportunities while delivering strong customer outcomes.

The role emphasizes relationship building, risk awareness, and adherence to compliance as you coordinate with teams to meet KPI targets in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of meeting and exceeding customer needs.
• Diploma in Lending Skills, or willing to complete within 18 months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and analyse the marketplace and contribute to sales strategies.
• Meet customer needs and support lending commitments while upholding values.
• Handle customer concerns at first contact to ensure good outcomes.
• Develop and drive a business plan to achieve all KPIs.
• Adhere to laws, conflicts of interest and AML guidelines.
• Complete control tasks timely to required standard.
• Operate within the training scheme and provide accurate information to customers.
• Adapt to shifting priorities and win timelines.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practice and balance capacity.
• Build a strong internal and external network and promote risk management.

Skills

Presentations

Relationship management

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Diploma in Lending Skills

Job description

NatWest Group in Leeds is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive partnership-led growth and implement strategies that fuel growth and lending commitments. You will analyse markets, engage with business leaders, and shape plans to expand opportunities while delivering strong customer outcomes.

The role emphasizes relationship building, risk awareness, and adherence to compliance as you coordinate with teams to meet KPI targets in a dynamic environment.