Relationship Director – Milton Keynes

Job Title

Relationship Director – Mid Markets – Midlands and East England

Locations

Milton Keynes

Salary

Starting from £100,105

Hours

Full‑time

Working Pattern

Hybrid: at least two days per week at an office site (≈40% of time).

Responsibilities

• Proactively originate new‑to‑bank opportunities, focusing on debt transactions through direct outreach and an introducer network.
• Build and maintain deep relationships with key business introducers (private equity, debt advisers, accountants, lawyers) to drive a sustainable pipeline.
• Understand client strategies and funding requirements to structure compelling, competitive debt solutions.
• Drive balance‑sheet growth through disciplined capital deployment, increasing share of wallet with both new and existing clients.
• Lead negotiations on pricing, terms, and structure to deliver strong outcomes aligned with risk appetite and return objectives.
• Handle and develop high‑profile client relationships, putting the client at the centre of all interactions and becoming a trusted advisor.
• Manage the risk side of the portfolio, supporting clients in developing ESG strategies and progressing toward NetZero.
• Support the development of others in the team while investing in personal growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years proven experience in a similar role within corporate banking, corporate finance or private equity.
• Strong communication skills with a track record of building and maintaining relationships with clients and influential external partners.
• Proven credit experience – skilled at evaluating propositions and making confident commercial recommendations to the Credit team.
• Strong financial and numerical skills.
• Detailed understanding of legal documentation and effective negotiation of legal and commercial terms.
• Understanding and appreciation of diverse risk types in lending and strategies to minimise risk.

Benefits

• Generous pension contribution of up to 15%
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Share schemes, including free shares
• Benefits that can be tailored to your lifestyle, e.g., discounted shopping
• 30 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Well‑being initiatives
• Generous parental leave policies

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and offer reasonable adjustments for colleagues with disabilities. We support neurodivergent conditions and provide flexibility in office attendance, location and working patterns.

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