Strategic SME Banking Partnerships Director

Barclays; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Barclays is seeking a Business Relationship Director to build and maintain relationships with SME clients across Leicestershire and Coventry, visiting client premises, in-office, and remotely as part of a hybrid model. The role focuses on delivering tailored banking solutions and managing risks while driving growth and revenue.

You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, lead initiatives, and shape client strategies with access to Barclays’ financing options.

Qualifications

• Experience building and maintaining relationships with banking clients, including face-to-face interactions.
• Strong leadership and influencing abilities across teams and stakeholders.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills with a commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture client relationships to understand financial goals and risk tolerance.
• Research client industry trends and regulatory landscape to inform strategic recommendations.
• Design customised banking solutions from Barclays portfolio to meet client objectives.
• Communicate value propositions and negotiate terms that benefit both client and bank.
• Provide guidance on investment, risk management, and wealth strategies; monitor market trends.

Skills

Relationship management

Leadership

Negotiation

Strategic thinking

Networking

Job description

Barclays is seeking a Business Relationship Director to build and maintain relationships with SME clients across Leicestershire and Coventry, visiting client premises, in-office, and remotely as part of a hybrid model. The role focuses on delivering tailored banking solutions and managing risks while driving growth and revenue.

You will engage with internal and external stakeholders, lead initiatives, and shape client strategies with access to Barclays’ financing options.