Relationship Director - Mid Markets - Milton Keynes

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Relationship Director – Mid Markets – Midlands and East England

Location & Summary\n

Milton Keynes

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Full‑time, hybrid – at least two days per week at our office.

Key Responsibilities\n

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

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• 5+ years of proven experience in a similar role within corporate banking, corporate finance or private equity.
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• Strong communication skills, with experience in building, creating and maintaining relationships with clients and influential external partners.
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• Proven credit experience – skilled at evaluating propositions and making confident commercial recommendations to the Credit team.
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• Strong financial and numerical skills.
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• Detailed understanding of legal documentation and the ability to effectively negotiate legal and commercial terms.
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• Understanding and appreciation of the different types of risk in a lending environment and how to minimise such risk.
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Benefits\n

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• A generous pension contribution of up to 15%
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• Annual performance‑related bonus
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• Share schemes including free shares
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• 30 days’ holiday, with bank holidays on top
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• Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
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• Workplace flexibility and reasonable adjustments for disabilities
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• Diversity, equity and inclusion commitments, including menopause health package and Working with Cancer Initiative
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Legal Required Statements\n

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process for candidates with disabilities, long‑term health or neurodivergent conditions.

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