Business Development Director SME, Trading

Job Overview

Business Development Director – SME, Trading

Location: London

Hours: Full time with flexible working. At least two days out per week with your network/clients; attend local hub for monthly meetings.

Salary: Competitive package.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional service to brokers and clients, keeping their needs central to all interactions.
• Provide funding solutions, write credit proposals and ensure compliance with conduct risk.
• Promote the bank to professionals and key influencers in the local area to acquire new switchers for the organisation.
• Lead digital advocacy and professional social media to profile the bank.
• Foster strong relationships with colleagues and partners to deliver comprehensive banking solutions tailored to brokers’ needs.
• Support and mentor the team, providing guidance to help them achieve their objectives.

Qualifications

• Existing commercial banking experience with strong credit writing skills in the SME space.
• Proven track record of delivering term debt products.
• Results focused – personal responsibility for delivering results and a growth mindset.
• Expertise in new client acquisition, building and maintaining productive relationships with high‑volume, high‑value clients.
• Relevant credit and sector knowledge; experience using digital tools to drive client outcomes.
• Strong people skills, ethical behaviour and integrity.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Generous pension contribution up to 15% and annual performance‑related bonus.
• Share schemes including free shares.
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays, with flexible holiday planning.
• Well‑being initiatives and generous parental leave policies.
• Reasonable workplace adjustments for disabilities and long‑term health or neurodivergent conditions.

Diversity & Inclusion

We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Flexible Working

Flexible working options, including job sharing and variable hours, are available. For more details on available roles, please use the free text search in the careers portal.

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