Director, Relationship Management in London

Director, Relationship Management in London

London Full-Time No working from home possible
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Overview

In this role you will lead the strategic plan to manage and grow key client relationships within the Clearance and Collateral team in London. You will act as a trusted advisor to senior client leadership, drive cross-functional collaboration, and pursue opportunities for account expansion. You’ll monitor client needs, performance, and risk to ensure strategic alignment with firm offerings. This is a growth-focused, client-centric opportunity at a global financial services leader shaping collateral and securities financing through innovative technology.

Pay / Benefits

  • competitive compensation
  • benefits and wellbeing programs
  • flexible global resources
  • generous paid leaves including volunteer time
  • equal employment opportunity employer

Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a strategic plan for growing existing client relationships.
  • Advise senior client leadership on achieving short- and long-term objectives.
  • Manage moderate to large, high-potential accounts with complex needs regionally or globally.
  • Escalate client satisfaction issues and advocate for the client across the firm.
  • Collaborate across platforms and lines of business to identify growth opportunities.
  • Promote services and products to address client challenges and drive account growth.
  • Research client issues and bring them to resolution; own specific processes or products when appropriate.
  • Conduct regular check-ins and ensure continued satisfaction and alignment with offerings.
  • Track, report, and develop relationship strategy and metrics for assigned portfolio.
  • Coordinate with business development to implement RM strategy; monitor onboarding and risk management activities (KYC, BAC, etc.).
  • Attend industry events to stay current on trends; provide guidance to junior RM staff as needed.
  • No direct reports; provide mentorship to less experienced RMs.
  • Achieve organic growth and profitability targets within the client portfolio.

Key requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; advanced/graduate degree preferred
  • Extensive work experience in financial services and client-facing roles
  • Experience in Relationship Management, Client Services or Account Management
  • Leadership experience with high-performance client coverage teams and revenue strategy
  • strategic thinking
  • consultative communication
  • client-focused mindset
  • knowledge of relationship management processes
  • risk management and onboarding familiarity (KYC)
  • industry trend analysis

Director, Relationship Management in London employer: The Bank of New York Mellon

At BNY, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an exceptional place for professionals in the financial services sector. Located in London, our team enjoys access to cutting-edge technology and a commitment to employee growth through competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a focus on wellbeing. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking organisation that values bold ideas and empowers you to make a meaningful impact in the world of digital assets and payments.

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Contact Details:

The Bank of New York Mellon Recruitment Team