Regional Director – Commercial Banking

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Commercial Banking leader to join a large and growing banking organisation as a Regional Director, leading a well-established London-based team.

About the Role

This is a high-profile leadership role with responsibility for a team of c.15 direct reports, including Relationship Directors and Relationship Managers. You’ll work closely with senior leadership to deliver the regional growth strategy, develop your people, strengthen key client relationships and drive new business activity across the London market.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and developing a high-performing London-based Commercial Banking team.
• Delivering the regional business strategy and driving sustainable portfolio growth.
• Building strong relationships with key clients, introducers and internal stakeholders.
• Driving new business activity alongside managing an established client portfolio.
• Supporting high-quality lending decisions, with a strong focus on credit quality and risk management.
• Working closely with Business Development colleagues to coordinate client acquisition and growth opportunities.
• Championing a collaborative, customer-focused culture while raising the profile of the business across the region.

Required Skills

• A proven track record of leading successful Commercial Banking or Relationship Management teams.
• Strong experience in commercial lending, credit analysis, balance sheet lending and debt structures.
• Experience managing existing client portfolios while driving new business growth.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills, with a genuine passion for developing people.
• The energy and credibility to lead through growth and change.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills across internal and external networks.
• A positive, collaborative leadership style and the ambition to make a lasting impact.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with businesses in the £2m–£25m turnover range, alongside knowledge of lending and deposit products, would be advantageous.

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