Overview
As Regional Director in Commercial Clients, you will shape and execute the regional strategy in London, leading a team of Relationship Directors and Managers to grow high-quality business. You’ll manage key client relationships, drive sustainable income within risk parameters, and elevate credit quality and client service. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on relationship management across high-profile clients and introducers. It offers a chance to influence Santander’s regional presence and contribute to a customer-centric, growth-focused culture.
Pay / Benefits
- salary £86,400–£129,600 per year
- 30 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 after 5 years)
- £6,000 car allowance
- company-funded private medical insurance
- life and income protection insurance
- share plans and staff product discounts
Responsibilities
- Design and deliver the regional Commercial strategy.
- Drive sustainable income within Group risk principles.
- Manage relationships with high-profile clients and key introducers.
- Improve credit submissions through coaching and team development.
- Lead relationships with existing and new customers to deepen engagement.
- Embed a customer service culture and satisfaction strategies in the region.
- Enhance the regional market profile of CCB through client and market engagement.
- Recruit, lead and develop teams of Relationship Directors and Relationship Managers.
Key requirements
- Extensive experience in Corporate and Commercial Banking across target sectors.
- Strong relationship-building, influencing, and negotiation skills up to Executive level.
- Significant leadership experience managing teams in a relationship management environment.
- Experience in lending to companies and driving credit analysis for deals (advanced risk skills).
- Degree-level education in a relevant field; professional banking/finance qualifications preferred.
- Advanced credit and risk analysis training or certification preferred.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development aligned with risk and regulatory standards.
- Advanced credit and financial analysis capabilities; ability to structure lending and assess risk.
- Exceptional relationship management and communication capabilities.
- Leadership and coaching ability to develop others.
- Resilient and optimistic mindset with adaptability.
- Salesforce, nCino, Office 365 proficiency.
- Advanced credit and financial analysis.
- Strong commercial acumen across banking products and markets.
Regional Director | S4 | Commercial Clients | London | TSQ employer: Grupo Santander
At Santander Corporate & Investment Banking, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values diversity and fosters a collaborative work culture. Located in the heart of London, our team enjoys a competitive benefits package, including generous holiday allowances, tailored pension contributions, and comprehensive healthcare options, all designed to support both personal and professional growth. We empower our employees to thrive by providing opportunities for development and encouraging innovative thinking, making us a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in global banking.
