Corporate Banking Director - Deposits

We have been awarded the " Most Loved Workplace "! At Metro Bank, people come first - our culture is all about bringing out the best in our colleagues, and making sure everyone feels valued, respected, seen and included. We strongly believe in a diverse and inclusive workplace and to find the very best person for the job, we always look across a wide range of diverse communities .

What you will do:

• The Corporate Banking Team are looking to attract additional resource to focus on non-debt objectives - as a Corporate Banking Director you will deliver the Metro Bank brand and business model through the creation and maintenance of a portfolio of Deposit led Corporate Banking customers

•The role will be a mix of relationship management and business development, with a focus on growing high-value, low-cost deposit balances, wining new corporate banking switchers and grow other income and fees

• Become a subject matter expert in a number of specialist areas, aiming to attract new business from our competitors, in underserved business sectors

•Demonstrate ability to maximise the customer relationship whilst being compliant during customer interactions with awareness of Treating Customers Fairly (TCF)

• Develop and maintain active and influential relationships with key market professionals

•Represent the Corporate Banking Team, building our brand reputation in this key marketplace

•Build key relationships with other departments such as Customer Propositions, Treasury, Financial Crime Risk & Controls and Regional Teams

•Work with Financial Crime Risk & Control and Financial Crime Policy Team to ensure we identify and manage the operational risks of my customer portfolio in line with the Bank's standards and policies

•Lead by example and set the tone as an advocate of Metro Bank and everything we stand for when dealing with customers, intermediaries and colleagues

And we are a bank so risk is a part of everything we do. We love people who take responsibility, do the right thing for customers, colleagues and Metro Bank and have the ability to call out any concerns.

What you will need:

•Experienced in winning corporate level deposit customers and managing and growing a portfolio of these customers

• A strong track record of generating new business with direct involvement developing relationships both internally and externally at a range of different seniority levels

•Experience in growing income streams in line with growth strategies

•Experienced in interacting with and influencing senior management and key external stakeholders

•Be a problem solver with the ability to find solutions that consider multiple perspectives and future implications

•Experience of evidence decision-making based on insight and knowledge

•Strong ability to manage multiple responsibilities within a quick and everchanging environment with the ability to prioritise and negotiate

•Relationship management and stakeholder management skills

•Business development/rapport building skills

•Strong understanding of relevant business sectors with great risk awareness

•A strong understanding of Financial Crime, AML requirements as well as TCF/conduct expectations

•To understand the risks associated with your job and what that means for you, Metro Bank and all our stakeholders

Our promise to you

• We will make sure that you are well-rewarded by providing 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 (around 40% of our recruitment comes from internal promotions!)

• We are also all about balance so most of our jobs offer the opportunity for hybrid working built around your role and home life, wherever possible

Diverse teams really are the best teams. We know that candidates (especially women, research tells us) may be put off applying for a job unless they can tick every box. We also know that 'normal' office hours aren't always doable, and while we can't accommodate every flexible working request we are happy to be asked. So if you are excited about working with us and think you can do much of what we are looking for but aren't sure if you are 100% there yet why not give it a whirl? Please note that sometimes we may close a job earlier for applications if we are inundated with amazing candidates Good luck!