Relationship Director - Birmingham

MARKET TALENTBirminghamreedpublished 09/29/2026
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Our client is a highly respected international bank seeking an experienced Relationship Director to lead in one of thier flagship branches. In a world being absorbed by AI and automation this organisation continues to flourish with its "in person" relationship style. This role combines commercial relationship management, leadership and portfolio growth responsibility, making it ideal for an ambitious banking professional who enjoys both business development and people leadership. You will oversee a portfolio of SME and Commercial Banking clients whilst leading a team responsible for delivering exceptional customer outcomes and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a high-performing branch team Drive commercial growth across assets, liabilities and client acquisition Manage a portfolio of SME and Commercial Banking customers Identify and originate new lending and deposit opportunities Present lending proposals and manage credit submissions Drive customer engagement, networking and local business development activity Maintain strong governance, risk management and compliance standards Work closely with internal stakeholders across Credit, Operations, Risk and Compliance

About You Significant UK Commercial Banking experience Strong relationship management and lending background Proven leadership and people management capability Experience managing SME and Mid-Market customer portfolios Commercially driven with strong business development skills

Eligibility Requirements Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. To be considered, applicants must already hold one of the following: British Citizenship Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) EU Settled Status Permanent and unrestricted Right to Work in the UK Applicants requiring current or future employer sponsorship cannot be considered. Please note that candidates whose right to work is dependent upon a sponsored spouse, partner or family member visa arrangement requiring future sponsorship support will also be unable to progress. Onsite Presence Due to the nature of the role, the role is onsite 5 days per week. Compensation Basic salary upto £90,000 plus bonus and package (Target earnings Y1 is approx £110,000 p/a. --------------------- For more jobs like this, simply search "Market Talent" on Google. Visit our website directly to view additional live opportunities and set up personalised job alerts.