Strategic Relationship Director – Corporate Banking (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

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.