Corporate Banking Director

At Metro Bank, we believe the best banking experience starts with people who genuinely care. We are building trust through authentic connections. Here, our people come first; our colleagues are part of a team that values individuality, collaboration, and long‑standing relationships.

What you will do

• You are a key component for delivering the business model for Corporate banking.
• Originate and manage a portfolio of Corporate customers, acting as an ambassador for Metro Bank and developing the bank's profile in the local community.
• Manage an active portfolio of Corporate banking customers and grow the bank with the acquisition of new customers.
• Develop and deliver a business plan, responding to internal risk challenges, external market challenges, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and maintain active and influential relationships with key market professionals and players.
• Be Metro Bank's external face to the market (customers & professionals) building our brand reputation in this key marketplace.
• Manage all aspects of Risk, including Credit, Operational and Regulatory.
• Build an internal network across Metro Bank to ensure a One Team approach for customers and colleagues.
• Liaise with other internal stakeholders to deliver required propositions and pricing requirements, risk policies and reporting set and managed within appetites.
• Lead, coach and inspire other colleagues in the team and wider Bank.
• Be a role model for Corporate Banking and Metro Bank when dealing with customers, intermediaries and colleagues.
• Act with integrity at all times.

What you will need

• Proven track record of relationship management skills and strong sector knowledge across general trading business within commercial/corporate banking environments.
• Excellent credit underwriting skills, with a track record of lending to large SMEs/Mid‑Corporates.
• Comprehensive understanding and adeptness at managing all aspects of Risk.
• Track record in successfully building, maintaining and growing valuable banking relationships.
• Ability to promote the Metro Bank story to new customers and colleagues, creating new FANS.
• Excellent negotiation skills with an ability to interact and influence senior/executive management internally and externally.
• Extensive knowledge of different industries and sectors and how these perform both financially and structurally.
• Experience in credit writing, financial analysis and report writing for customers with complex needs.
• Strong understanding of Financial Crime, AML, KYC requirements as well as TCF/conduct expectations.
• Experience in a role of similar responsibility in the past.
• Ability to apply a pragmatic approach to managing multiple responsibilities within a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to manage a profit and loss and a balance sheet within a complicated and challenging risk environment.
• Direct involvement with developing relationships both internally and externally at senior/executive level.
• Ability to represent your team and/or the Bank on various Committees, Forums and other formal groups.

Our promise to you

• We will provide you with a competitive salary, discretionary annual bonus, and a wide range of benefits, including generous holiday allowance, attractive pension scheme, healthcare, life assurance, and a number of colleague discounts!
• We will give you the training to ensure you succeed in your role and plenty of internal opportunities to progress your career.
• Diverse teams really are the best teams. We encourage candidates to apply even if they do not meet every requirement.
• We are happy to consider flexible working requests.

Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates. Good luck!