Strategic SME Banking Director South Wales

Lloyds Banking Group; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension up to 15%

Annual performance-related bonus

Share schemes

Discounted shopping

30 days holiday

Wellbeing initiatives

Parental leave

Job summary

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking an experienced SME Relationship Director for South Wales. The role combines strategic portfolio management with proactive business development in a hybrid working environment, balancing client engagement with internal collaboration.

You will oversee a defined SME client portfolio, delivering tailored lending and banking solutions while expanding market share and income growth in the region.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of winning new business in corporate/commercial banking.
• Broad established network within the South Wales Commercial market.
• Strong credit assessment and risk management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined SME client portfolio with turnover £10m-£50m.
• Develop client strategies and tailor solutions across lending, deposits, payments and day-to-day banking.
• Generate new business and expand the client base.
• Collaborate with product specialists and coverage teams to deliver end-to-end service.
• Ensure risk is managed in line with policy and credit appetite.

Skills

Relationship management

New business

Credit experience

Communication skills

Networking

Job description

Lloyds Banking Group is seeking an experienced SME Relationship Director for South Wales. The role combines strategic portfolio management with proactive business development in a hybrid working environment, balancing client engagement with internal collaboration.

You will oversee a defined SME client portfolio, delivering tailored lending and banking solutions while expanding market share and income growth in the region.