Relationship Director, SME

Join to apply for the Relationship Director, SME role at Lloyds Banking GroupA high number of candidates may make applications for this position, so make sure to send your CV and application through as soon as possible.Job Title: Relationship Director – SMELocation: LondonHours: Full timeWorking Pattern: Two days per week (or 40% of your time) in the office.About this opportunityAre you ready to take your career to new heights? If so, we have a great opportunity for an SME Relationship Director to join our team and play a key role in helping Britain prosper. We're looking for an experienced corporate banking professional with a strong track record in the SME space, delivering lending, deposits, and tailored banking solutions to businesses with turnovers between £3m-£25m. You'll focus on building new-to-bank relationships, working with key introducers, and managing a diverse portfolio to drive growth across a wide range of sectors.ResponsibilitiesDrive growth in income, balance sheet, and client numbers while managing associated risks.Manage a portfolio of SME clients, with a focus on Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Consumer sectors.Originate and develop high-profile client relationships, acting as a strategic partner and delivering value at every interaction.Proactively identify and secure new opportunities, offering tailored banking solutions across lending, deposits, and more.Provide leadership within the region-supporting the Area Director, mentoring colleagues, and investing in your own development.Represent Lloyds in the market, building strong external networks and partnerships, supporting ESG strategies and clients' journey to Net Zero.QualificationsPrior experience in Corporate or Commercial Banking with a proven track record delivering results.Proactive in developing relationships and building partnerships with clients & passionate about supporting their current and future needs.Strong business origination experience with the ability to demonstrate how you’re wired into local networks with extensive connections in the professional space and use these for business development opportunities.Proven credit experience and skilled at evaluating propositions and using that experience to make confident and effective commercial recommendations to the Credit team.Strong communication skills with experience in building, creating and maintaining relationships with clients and influential external partners.About working for usOur focus is to ensure we’re inclusive every day, building an organisation that reflects modern society and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We want our people to feel that they belong and can be their best, regardless of background, identity or culture. We were one of the first major organisations to set goals on diversity in senior roles, create a menopause health package, and a dedicated Working with Cancer initiative. And it’s why we especially welcome applications from under‑represented groups. We’re disability confident. So if you’d like reasonable adjustments to be made to our recruitment processes, just let us know. xpwpeyx BenefitsA generous pension contribution of up to 15%An annual performance‑related bonusShare schemes including free sharesBenefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on topA range of wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policiesIf you’re excited by the thought of becoming part of our team, get in touch. We’d love to hear from youSeniority levelDirectorEmployment typeFull‑timeJob functionFinanceIndustriesBanking#J-18808-Ljbffr